Diocesan News

Bishop Richard has issued a response to the passing of the Assisted Dying Bill

November 29, 2024

"Let us keep in prayer all those who will be already feeling fearful"

December Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

November 28, 2024

"Advent is a period of devout and expectant delight."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Redemption begins with the Angel's message"

November 28, 2024

"The presence of Christ, the life of Christ, His death and resurrection is our hope and our life, and we rejoice at His coming."

New Lectionary Resource from The God Who Speaks project

November 28, 2024

The resource will help parishes and schools deepen their love of Mass, the Bible and living the Gospel in daily life.

Expert panel on Assisted Dying: We do not eliminate suffering by eliminating the sufferer

November 28, 2024

"We are really bad at predicting prognosis - we can't predict 6 months ahead"

Stella Maris: Helping seafarers celebrate Christmas

November 27, 2024

As we begin Advent, Charles Stuart, Stella Maris Regional Port Chaplain, explains that seafarers find different ways to celebrate Christmas.

Marriage Catechists meet to explore support for couples preparing for marriage

November 25, 2024

A couple's "gaze now has to be directed to the future that, with the help of God’s grace, they are daily called to build."

Read Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the 33rd Sunday of the Year

November 16, 2024

"Pray earnestly that the dignity of human life is respected from the moment of conception to natural death."

Education News

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.

Ann Baldwin, retiring from the Education Service, receives Bene Merenti from Bishop Richard

July 22, 2025

Ann has offered 21 years of exceptional service to the Church and to the mission of education in the Diocese.

Bishop Richard leads a liturgy for St Joseph’s, Brighton, as it prepares to close

July 18, 2025

Staff, pupils and parents gathered in the school hall and pupils read and sang beautifully, and planted a seed representing God's love.

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