Diocesan News

Pilgrim takes on Camino walk to Santiago to fundraise for Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund

March 3, 2026

Euan Carlisle is raising funds to subsidise places on the Lourdes Pilgrimage, and preparing for his reception into the Church this Easter.

"Pray for parliamentarians and for a culture of life", says Archbishop in Lenten statement

March 2, 2026

Archbishop John Sherrington clarifies the Church’s objection to the Terminally Ill (Adults) Bill and asks for prayers for those debating it.

Over 1000 people journey to Arundel for the Rite of Election

March 2, 2026

The Rite is an important step for those who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation at Easter.

Support our sisters and brothers to flourish this CAFOD Family Fast Day

February 27, 2026

Your donations will support farmers like Rejoice, who worked with CAFOD local experts to create floating gardens, to feed her children.

Meet our new Diocesan Administrator, Canon Jonathan Martin

February 27, 2026

Canon Jonathan will serve and guide the faithful of the Diocese until a new bishop is appointed by the Holy Father.

Who can go to Lourdes? Challenging Pilgrimage myths!

February 26, 2026

People across our diocese are invited to join this summer’s Lourdes pilgrimage as Helpers, whatever their faith or professional background.

Bishop for Interreligious Dialogue welcomes Vatican Ramadan message to Muslims

February 24, 2026

Christians and Muslims both find themselves fasting and praying at this time.

Canon Jonathan's homily for the Rite of Election

February 23, 2026

"You are, each of you, an individual, willed by God, created by God, called by God to be His own."

Education News

Three new schools join our diocesan Catholic Education Trusts

September 2, 2024

St Joseph's, Redhill, and St Francis', Caterham, have joined the Xavier Trust and St Wilfrid's, Burgess Hill, has joined the Bosco Trust.

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.

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