Diocesan News

“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'.

St John Henry Newman to become a ‘Doctor’ of the Catholic Church

August 1, 2025

"The writings of St John Henry Newman are a true expression of the faith of the Church."

Sending Forth: Lourdes pilgrims return home, bringing the fruits of their pilgrimage

July 31, 2025

At the Closing Mass, Bishop Richard commissions the hundreds of pilgrims to take the fruits of their pilgrimage back to the Diocese.

Pope Leo issues a Message for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

July 30, 2025

"Their courage & tenacity bear heroic testimony to a faith that sees beyond what our eyes can see."

Mass on Holy Ground: Lourdes pilgrims gather for Mass at the Grotto

July 30, 2025

Together with Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Westminster pilgrims, our pilgrimage will celebrate Mass at the blessed Grotto.

Anointed for Healing: Lourdes pilgrims gather for Mass with Anointing of the Sick

July 29, 2025

Many sick pilgrims from our Diocese will be anointed; the healing which flows from it is a closeness to Jesus whose love will sustain them.

Education News

Bishop Richard celebrates an Induction Mass at The Friary Church.

March 27, 2023

St Francis of Assisi Primary School welcomes its new Headteacher, Samantha Winton

Attention: School Headteachers, Staff and Governors!

March 24, 2023

The diocesan Education Service has just published March's Alpha Beta.

Students and staff at St Wilfrid's welcome the Secretary State for Education.

February 15, 2023

The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan met Headteacher Michael Ferry and school staff.

St Richard’s Catholic College student wins an award in the [Extra]Ordinary Portraits competition.

February 7, 2023

Ivy's work was displayed in Westminster Holocaust Memorial Day Exhibition.

Columban Schools Competition: Building Peaceful Futures.

January 16, 2023

A four-week countdown for submissions from students aged 13-18 has begun!

Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Hove welcome Chris Lubbe.

January 13, 2023

Chris talked to Year 9s about South Africa’s transition from Apartheid.

St Richard’s Catholic College celebrates exceptional outcomes for 2022 cohort‍!

January 9, 2023

'Kindness, resilience, and commitment' were highlighted as 'key drivers in life'.

Sign St Peter's petition to bring Fairtrade bananas to schools!

January 4, 2023

Pupils at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Leatherhead need your help.

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