Diocesan News

Archbishop John Sherrington responds to vote to decriminalise abortion

March 19, 2026

"This move is likely to lead to more late-term abortions putting pregnant women and their babies at risk."

Catholic & Anglican Dioceses choose Palestinian Olive Oil for their Holy Oils

March 17, 2026

Diocesan oils will be blessed at the Chrism Mass at Arundel Cathedral on 1 April.

Crawley charity responds as homeless refugee numbers soar

March 17, 2026

Homelessness among refugees reflects what Refugees Welcome Crawley encounter daily

Parishioners & Cardinal Newman students campaign with Citizens UK on affordable housing

March 16, 2026

The campaign aims to deliver affordable housing for the city and support key workers

Synod Study Group Publishes Report on Women's Role in Church Life

March 16, 2026

A new report has been published this week, following the four-year 'synodal' process that took place across the Catholic Church 2021-24.

"Reconciled through the Cross", a Lent resource from the God Who Speaks project

March 6, 2026

Forgiveness can begin to heal wounds and bring reconciliation to people and communities.

UISG are praying for peace "in the face of destruction"

March 6, 2026

Join a livestreamed "moment of prayer" for peace today, Friday, 6 March at 2.30pm.

Join with people across the globe this World Day of Prayer

March 6, 2026

WDP is a women-led initiative which aims to encourage and promote prayerful living & worship.

Education News

New Chaplaincy Coordinator for our diocesan schools

September 2, 2024

Theresa McNamara, Chaplain at St Philip Howard School, has been appointed Chaplaincy Coordinator, working in the diocesan Education Service

Diocesan Buildings Officer Mark Brunet is awarded the Benemerenti Medal

July 25, 2024

Mark has demonstrated a 'breadth of experience & an invaluable understanding'.

Education Bishop announces Jubilee date for schools

July 23, 2024

Bishop Marcus Stock has announced that 24 January will be the launch day for for schools to mark the year of Jubilee

The Diocese celebrates “Faith in Action” across Sussex and Surrey Copy

July 23, 2024

132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.

Thanksgiving for the work of Maria Wheeler, retiring Head of St Francis', Caterham

July 18, 2024

Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.

Bishop Richard celebrates Mass marking teachers' 560 years of service to diocesan schools.

July 18, 2024

“Your ministry and care for our young people goes further than we can ever see.”

"Thank you and goodbye" to Jan Miles, retiring Deputy Head, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Crawley

July 15, 2024

On her retirement, Jan was awarded a diocesan medal for her services to Catholic education.

Congratulations to The Marist School for Surrey Health Schools programme achievements!

July 12, 2024

The school has been recognised for 'developing a Surrey Healthy Schools approach to wellbeing, health, inclusion & achievement.'

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