Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Our love is to be something real and active

April 26, 2024

"The Lord’s call to each of us to bear fruit, to be His disciples, is a call to action to each and every one of us"

Church leaders speak out against the UK Government’s Rwandan asylum seeker plan

April 25, 2024

They paid tribute to all those living out Jesus’ call to ‘welcome the stranger’.

Fr Jonathan How shares an update on the progress of the pastoral plan in Guildford

April 25, 2024

‘The world needs the good news; we are the ones who have been sent.’

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have issued a pastoral reflection on gender

April 24, 2024

Accompaniment is crucial to the journey of faith - everyone is welcome in the Church

National Lottery Awards for All England - Funding for Community Projects

April 23, 2024

The National Lottery Awards for All England scheme provides grants of up to £20,000 for projects with community benefits.

Parishes will be able to pre-order the new Lectionary shortly.

April 22, 2024

The updated Lectionary must be in use in Catholic parishes from 1 December 2024

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Discipleship starts from God's love and our baptism

April 19, 2024

However our discipleship is expressed, "it is God Who calls. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, accompanies us every step of the way."

We must respond generously to the Lord’s calling this Good Shepherd Sunday

April 17, 2024

Everybody has a vocation! Where is God leading you?

Education News

Journey through Holy Week with Canon Kieron O'Brien, Canon Jonathan Martin & Fr Jonathan How

March 26, 2026

Explore the sacred heart of the Christian liturgical year with 3 new short films

Children nationwide invited to join online Stations of the Cross from The Mark 10 Mission

March 23, 2026

Bishop Gerard Bradley & The Mark 10 Mission guide children prayerfully through all fourteen Stations of the Cross.

Schools across our diocese join CAFOD's Big Lent Walk

March 20, 2026

23 Catholic schools in our diocese — the highest number ever — have signed up for CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk this year

Parishioners & Cardinal Newman students campaign with Citizens UK on affordable housing

March 16, 2026

The campaign aims to deliver affordable housing for the city and support key workers

Diocesan primary and secondary delegates join RSE conference

March 3, 2026

The day focussed on human dignity as a basis for leadership: “The greatest among you must be your servant” (Mt 23: 11)

Pupils from St Hugh of Lincoln, Woking, celebrate KSC Bible Quiz win

March 3, 2026

Guildford Knights of St Columba congratulated the winners for their exceptional knowledge and command of Scripture.

The Alpha Beta - March issue out now!

March 2, 2026

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

Diocesan Education Service celebrates Catholic School Inspection results

February 27, 2026

All our diocesan schools are rated "Good" or "Outstanding" - and one has created a video to celebrate their results!

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