Diocesan News

Pope Leo's Homily from the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry

May 19, 2025

"I come to you as a brother, who desires to be the servant of your faith and your joy"

New Ministry of Consolation Befrienders commissioned to accompany the bereaved

May 16, 2025

The new Befrienders joined a network of 140 trained ministers who journey with those experiencing the loneliness and pain of loss.

Canon Kieron O’Brien highlights the progress of the Pastoral Plan across our Diocese

May 15, 2025

“It is hoped that by the end of this year all 11 new parishes will be formally established.”

The Diocese celebrates its first Mass for Migrants in conjunction with Citizens UK

May 15, 2025

“The many cultures from which we have come bring to our society a richness beyond measure.”

National Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse, 20 May 2025

May 14, 2025

The theme of the Day this year is “The Empty Chair”.

Fr Hugh Dutton reflects on the life of a missionary priest in Peru

May 14, 2025

'We arrived in Lima on New Years Eve 1981 - without our suitcases"

Catholic Union urges people to act against "Assisted Suicide" Bill before Friday

May 13, 2025

The Bill’s remaining stages - the report and third reading - will be debated by Parliament on 16 May.

Cardinal Nichols: Pope Leo XIV has the right “combination of talents” to lead the Church

May 13, 2025

Cardinal Nichols described Pope Leo XVI as a “citizen of the world” and explained why his experience are what the Church needs.

Education News

Secondary students gather in Arundel for annual pilgrimage

October 3, 2025

Bishop Richard encouraged the pilgrims to return to their schools filled with the message of hope we have received during this Jubilee year.

St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill, joins Bosco CET

October 1, 2025

St Richard's is the third secondary school to join the Bosco CET family.

Martyn Peebles inducted as Headteacher at St Polycarp's, Farnham

September 29, 2025

The community gathered at St Joan of Arc Church, Farnham, for a joyful Induction Mass

Bishop Richard visits teachers gathered for the Postgraduate Certificate in RE course

September 29, 2025

The course is a new collaboration between the Diocese and St Mary’s University and aims to increase the number of RE specialists in schools.

Induction of Gemma Willcox at St Charles Borromeo, Weybridge

September 22, 2025

The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on Evangelii Gaudium Sunday.

New schemes to tackle Religious Education teacher shortage in schools

September 12, 2025

A new Postgraduate Certificate in RE course is now available to teachers from any diocese.

The Alpha Beta - September issue out now!

September 5, 2025

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

Diocesan Education Service joins Lourdes Pilgrimage

August 2, 2025

Eight members of the Education Service participated in this year's pilgrimage, in variety of roles.

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