Diocesan News

Homily for Archbishop-Elect Richard's Mass of Thanksgiving

February 4, 2026

"I give thanks for a little over ten years in service to this Diocese spread across its many communities."

Racial Justice Sunday: Promoting Racial Justice in our Parishes

January 28, 2026

The theme for the 2025 Racial Justice Sunday is "Whoever loves God must also love his brother” (1 John 4:21)

Ministers of the Word Gather for Inspiring Day of Reflection in Worthing

January 28, 2026

"Words and phrases from scripture help to sustain us and point the way for us."

Charles Plater Trust large grants round now open for applications

January 27, 2026

Grants are offered to registered charities for faith-inspired lay leadership, educational social action, and applied research projects.

Parish representatives gather in the new Parish of Weybridge

January 26, 2026

Parish representatives gather in the new Parish of Weybridge

Donations to CAFOD are helping people in Sudan

January 23, 2026

CAFOD reached 116,449 people in Sudan last year with their healthcare programmes.

The Church worldwide celebrates the Sunday of the Word of God

January 23, 2026

The theme for 2026 is: “The word of Christ dwells among you” (Col 3:16)

“Holy Land is a place of hope and potential yet to be realised”

January 22, 2026

The international group of bishops of the Holy Land Co-ordination have been on pilgrimage in the Holy Land this week.

Education News

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.'

Hundreds of children join Arundel & Brighton’s Good Shepherd celebration at Worth Abbey

July 8, 2024

The celebration included a £5,766 donation to Missio - diocesan schools’ largest donation to date.

“Hymn tunes and folk tunes” - A summer concert series for the Schools Singing Programme

July 8, 2024

Schools in Surrey have been learning hymn tunes from every corner of the British Isles and folk tunes from across the world.

Induction Mass for Tim Hulse, Headteacher of St Philip Howard School, Barnham

July 8, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows, Bognor, with members of the parish and school communities

Cardinal Newman School students participate in Catholic Social Teaching and Social Organising event

July 4, 2024

Over 200 young people, teachers and leaders from all over England & Wales gathered to celebrate Community Organising work in schools

St Richard's School, Bexhill, raises over £100,000 with Sophie's Postcard art auction

July 4, 2024

Celebrities, artists, pupils and the general public donated 2,146 unique artworks

Remove the 50% cap: your voice can help support Catholic Education in the UK

June 4, 2024

The current cap prevents the Church from accessing funding & establishing new schools

Inclusion Award achieved by St Cuthbert's School, Englefield Green

May 29, 2024

An inclusive school gives all pupils regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, achievements or background the opportunity to succeed

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