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Diocesan News

Bishops issue a statement on the war between Israel and Hamas.

November 7, 2023

'We urge [the UK Government] to continue diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire'

Bishops call on government to prioritise the poor and the common good.

October 31, 2023

CBCEW's Social Justice Department has released a new cost of living crisis statement.

Synod Report: A Church that involves everyone and is close to world’s wounds.

October 31, 2023

'New languages and renewed structures, old and new missions.'

Woking Parish launch fantastic LiveSimply website.

October 26, 2023

The site is packed with information and resources on caring for our common home.

Bishop Richard welcomes Lourdes Pilgrimage Young Helpers for dinner.

October 18, 2023

Applications to join our 50th Anniversary Pilgrimage next year open in January!

Pope Francis publishes an Apostolic Exhortation dedicated to St Thérèse of Lisieux.

October 18, 2023

Canon Christopher Thomas shares a reflection on his devotion to the saint.

World Mission Sunday - 22 October 2023

October 10, 2023

Missio invites you to set hearts ablaze in Kenya like Sr Mary.

Pope Francis is following events in the Holy land with 'with apprehension and sorrow'.

October 10, 2023

'Please stop the attacks... War is always a defeat! Every war is a defeat!'

Education News

Diocesan schools top the tables for student happiness

April 3, 2025

Figures published by Ofsted, revealing parents' views on their children's happiness at school, rated diocesan schools very highly.

A Jubilee Walking Pilgrimage for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Guildford

March 28, 2025

More than 300 children from school years 1 to 6 journey in faith.

Bishop Richard celebrates the annual Governors’ Commissioning Mass

March 21, 2025

School Governors serve their communities and play an invaluable part in the leadership of our schools.

Benemerenti Medal for Antony Hudson, retiring Headmaster of St George's, Weybridge

March 19, 2025

Antony gifted the school a beautiful set of ceramic tiles made in Jerusalem, with the word ‘Shalom’ inscribed on them.

St Joseph's Specialist Trust, Cranleigh, achieves Romero Award Developer Level

March 14, 2025

St Joseph's is the first school in the Diocese to be awarded the Developer Level Award.

Tim Hallett inducted as Headteacher of St Joseph's, Epsom

March 11, 2025

Bishop Richard celebrated the Induction Mass with parish clergy, and spoke of the call to service of God and neighbour.

Celebrating Coaching Success: St Peter’s Catholic School Awarded Gold

March 7, 2025

The school has won the prestigious Gold Award for Coaching, Mentoring and Professional Learning in Education.

Xavier CET Early Career provision rated Outstanding by Ofsted

March 6, 2025

"We are incredibly grateful to work with such an exceptional lead provider, enabling us to deliver a first-class service."

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