Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany

January 5, 2024

'We give to the Lord what has first been given to us: all that we are'

Applications to our Lourdes Pilgrimage are now open.

January 5, 2024

People across our community are invited to join this year's pilgrimage in its 50th anniversary year.

January Prayer Intentions and Scripture to support the new Pastoral Plan.

January 3, 2024

"At the beginning of Ordinary Time, the story of Jesus’ life and preaching unfolds in the Gospels"

Our Formation Team are offering a range of courses & events in 2024.

January 2, 2024

Events take place across the Diocese - register your place today.

Share your stories of Lourdes for a special commemorative book about the pilgrimage.

November 28, 2023

Be part of our diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes 50th anniversary celebrations!

Stella Maris port chaplains will support seafarers who are far from home this Christmas.

November 28, 2023

The charity are passionate about helping the people of the sea through the year.

Read Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the Feast of Christ the King

November 27, 2023

'We go from prayer to Mission and bring all back to Christ'

Invited Season III Episode I is LIVE

November 27, 2023

Watch the first of our brand new Invited Advent films here.

Education News

CATSC welcomes Pope Leo's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

June 9, 2026

The Catholic Association of Teachers, Schools and Colleges issued a Statement of of Welcome and Gratitude for the AI-focussed papal letter.

St Mary Magdalene's, Bexhill, welcomes Dr Kieran Mullan MP

June 9, 2026

Dr Mullan was particularly impressed by the pupils' thoughtful responses to questions & the pride they demonstrated in their achievements.

Pope Leo's "Magnifica humanitas": AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence."

Delegates gather in Cardiff for this year's NBRIA Conference

May 19, 2026

The three-day event celebrated collaboration, innovation and hope in religious education.

St Mary’s University invites attendees to summer Catholic Education webinar series

May 18, 2026

Teachers and leaders in our diocesan schools are invited to join St Mary's current Summer Series of Catholic Education Webinars

Catholic Education Service gives endorsement to diocesan "Day by Day" resources

May 15, 2026

The Day by Day resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

Diocesan Education Service celebrates the completion of "Day by Day" RE resources

May 15, 2026

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

The Alpha Beta - May issue out now!

May 7, 2026

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

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