Diocesan News

Pope Francis releases his Lent 2023 Message 'Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey'.

February 27, 2023

"Lenten penance is a commitment, sustained by grace"

Read Anti-Slavery Ambassador Ann Meehan's interview with Radio Maria.

February 24, 2023

'If you would like to be an Ambassador the door is open for you.'

St Bernadette Relic Tour Team release a fantastic new Legacy Film.

February 21, 2023

1 in 4 UK Catholics visited the relics with many thousands of people taking part.

Continental Assembly of the Synod - Bishops' final remarks

February 13, 2023

"Mutual listening [and] fruitful dialogue" Nota conclusive, February 2023, Prague.

A wonderful evening at Westminster Cathedral!

February 10, 2023

Friends of the Holy Land concert is a great success.

Catholic charity supporting prisoners & their families produces Stations of the Cross liturgy.

February 10, 2023

Voices of prisoners & their families can be heard in parishes this Lent.

‍ The Catholic Union welcomes Bishop Robert Barron to Westminster.

February 10, 2023

Bishop Barron delivered a keynote speech in Parliament on Monday.

CAFOD have launched an appeal to help those affected by the Syria-Turkey earthquake.

February 7, 2023

The charity are providing food, water and shelter to those in need.

Education News

Mayfield Girls Reach National Debating Final

March 27, 2026

Mayfield School’s senior debating team has secured a place in the prestigious English‑Speaking Union (ESU) National Final

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

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