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Canon Rob Esdaile explored ‘true peace’ at this year’s J&P Assembly.

February 1, 2024

‘Peace is not the cowed existence of those who are controlled, gas-lighted or robbed’

Pope Francis inaugurates a Year of Prayer in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee.

February 1, 2024

The year is an opportunity to rediscover the value of daily prayer in our Christian life.

Catholics call on the Chancellor to focus on tackling poverty.

January 29, 2024

‘People living in poverty mustn’t end up as an afterthought.’

Fr Stephen Ortiger Requiescat in Pace

January 29, 2024

Fr Stephen Ortiger's Funeral Mass will take place at Worth Abbey on 17 February.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: answering the call to be bearers of peace.

January 26, 2024

We must be peacemakers in a world torn apart by conflict.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: 'Love the Lord your God… and your neighbour as yourself'

January 23, 2024

In this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Christians in Burkina Faso reflect on what it means to love our neighbour in a security crisis.

Cardinal calls for an end to violence against the innocent, after 100 days of war in Gaza.

January 22, 2024

"The 100 days of warfare in Gaza and Israel illustrate, the horrors of war and the reinforcing of the barriers of hatred that it creates"

Stella Maris port chaplains fight modern slavery

January 18, 2024

Stella Maris works with ports, shipping, law enforcement, anti-trafficking bodies and other welfare agencies to root out modern slavery.

Education News

Grandparents' Week begins on Sunday 24 September.

September 16, 2022

Celebrate the wonderful contribution that grandparents make!

Pupils at St Richard's Catholic College awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag.

September 5, 2022

Activities included a lights out competition, planting in the school garden and cleaning the beach.

St Richard’s students take part in a special work experience preparation morning!

July 19, 2022

The Bexhill students explored the world of work with a range of employers.

Bishop Richard joins students at St Oscar Romero Catholic School.

July 10, 2022

The day included an outdoor liturgy and the Deanery Sports Cup!

St Edmund's Catholic primary school children celebrate Earth Day!

April 27, 2022

The school hosted a day of fun, workshops, talks and activities.

St Peter’s International Club raised over £796 for Ukraine.

April 7, 2022

Well done to St Peter's Catholic School who have been busy supporting Ukraine this Lent.

Students at St Richard's Catholic College in Bexhill go above and beyond this Lent.

April 1, 2022

Find out how the school embraced their faith and supported Ukraine.

DfE Hub offers online resources to help schools support pupils worried about Ukraine.

March 4, 2022

Site aims to help teachers talk to young people about the conflict.

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