Diocesan News

Lourdes pilgrims gather for joyful reunion

September 2, 2025

The Reunion at St Paul’s, Burgess Hill, was an opportunity for pilgrims to catch up with Lourdes friends and to give thanks together.

Statement from Archbishop Sherrington on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill in the House of Lords

September 2, 2025

Archbishop Sherrington reiterates Catholic opposition to the Bill in principle and in practice, and calls for continued prayer and action.

18 young adults join diocesan group for Jubilee Youth Pilgrimage to Rome

August 21, 2025

Young people from across our community of faith journeyed to Rome to celebrate with Pope Leo.

Lourdes musician Mike Carver receives papal award

August 21, 2025

Mike was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award in recognition of his decades of service to the Church through sacred music.

2025 Ecumenical Walking Pilgrimage passes halfway point

August 18, 2025

The 30 pilgrims are currently in West Sussex, walking from the Surrey Hills through Sussex by the Sea, to Eastbourne.

“It changed how I see care”: Nursing students reflect on Lourdes pilgrimage placement

August 11, 2025

"Leaving Lourdes, I carry with me not just clinical skills and experiences, but a renewed sense of the nurse I want to be."

War in Gaza must be ended not increased, says Cardinal Nichols

August 11, 2025

"I weep for the people of Gaza as they face immense suffering [and] an escalation in their hardship."

Pope Leo's Message to mark the 80th Anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki

August 6, 2025

The person of love is the person of ‘bravery who does not bear arms'.

Education News

Princess of Wales marks Mental Health Awareness Week with students from St Richard’s.

May 26, 2023

The princess joined a classroom lesson with the students from Bexhill.

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School in Worthing to join The Race for Life this June.

May 8, 2023

The school community are raising money for Cancer Research.

Catherine Grace is Inducted as Head of School at St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School in Knaphill.

May 8, 2023

Canon Rob Esdaile, Fr Nick Harden and Deacon Rob welcomed Catherine.

Notre Dame Senior School is shortlisted for major TES School Award.

May 4, 2023

'Outstanding individuals and institutions' are recognised by the award.

Working together to promote RE teaching as a career.

April 28, 2023

Are you Beyond the Ordinary? Help us to find extraordinary individuals for a career in RE.

Fantastic St Wilfrid’s praised by the Secretary of State for Education.

April 26, 2023

The school was praised in Parliament for its work supporting student mental health.

The Diocesan Education Service launches The Oscar Romero Awards.

April 25, 2023

The Award will support schools in realising and living their unique calling.

Xavier Teach SouthEast is truly outstanding!

April 20, 2023

The provider was judged ‘Outstanding’ across the board after being inspected by Ofsted.

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