Diocesan News

Missio is preparing for World Mission Sunday 2024 – and everyone’s invited!

October 6, 2024

This year’s World Mission Sunday, a day of day of prayer, solidarity, and giving, takes place on 20 October 2024.

Bishop Richard visits SVP over-50s community hub in Brighton

October 5, 2024

Tower House offers a lifeline to people across the community, offering specialist groups and services

Pope Francis opens the second session of the Synod on Synodality

October 4, 2024

Pope Francis emphasised that the Spirit is ever present, especially in moments of sorrow and despair.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Marriage expresses "the love of God Himself."

October 4, 2024

"In a society where the spirit of taking is so prevalent, the vocation of the Christian is a powerful witness to another way."

Pope Francis and Bishop Richard call for prayers for peace and for the Synod

October 3, 2024

The Holy Father called for a renewed proclamation of the Gospel in the face of conflict.

Pilgrims from the Parish of Our Lady and the Saints of Sussex visit Walsingham

October 2, 2024

The packed pilgrimage itinarary saw parishioners "happy and renewed in faith".

Harvest Fast Day: 4 October: "If God helps and this work expands, I can do greater things."

October 2, 2024

This Autumn, Cafod asks us to help young people like Daniel to learn new skills and fulfil their God-given potential.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: It is important to remain open to God’s grace.

September 27, 2024

"God is active in every place and at every moment, in the good practice that we have developed in our lives and in the unexpected too"

Education News

Leading in Faith course 2025-6 convenes at Ladywell Franciscan Centre

November 10, 2025

Participants from schools and Trusts from around the Diocese, had the opportunity to listen, discuss and pray together.

Archbishop Romero Trust & Oscar Romero Award Anniversary Mass in Southwark

November 3, 2025

Archbishop John Wilson held St Oscar up as an example to parishes & schools: a bishop who "made his own the plight" of his people.

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Leatherhead, joins Xavier Catholic Education Trust

November 3, 2025

The school becomes the eighteenth primary and twenty-second school to join Xavier CET.

Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter on Catholic Education: "Drawing New Maps of Hope"

October 28, 2025

"Educate to promote dignity, justice, and trust in a war-torn world"

New survey on neurodiversity and the Catholic Faith

October 28, 2025

The Catholic Bishop's Conference and Birmingham Newman University would like to hear from neurodivergent Catholic adults and caregivers.

Pope Leo to name St John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education

October 24, 2025

The Holy Father will designate Newman as co-patron saint of education, with St Thomas Aquinas, during the Jubilee for Education.

Sussex Catholic Education Trust launched to support Sussex diocesan schools

October 21, 2025

The Trust aims to ensure every child access to a high-quality education that nurtures their spiritual, academic, and personal growth.

St Oscar Romero students raise £15,000 for St Vincent de Paul Society, Worthing

October 14, 2025

Participants in this year's Overnight Walk and Mountain Challenge brought the school's 5-year fundraising total to £65,000.

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