Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

September 29, 2021

Read the Pastoral Letter and download the film here.

Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the 25th Sunday of the Year

September 16, 2021

"The Catholic Church remains opposed to any form of assisted suicide."

Bishop Richard concelebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving at Our Lady of the Assumption.

September 14, 2021

Parishioners, friends & supporters marked the end of restoration works.

St Peter's Church in Hove is to welcome a painting of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

September 10, 2021

The painting will be unveiled at the 11.15am Mass on Sunday 10 October.

Opposing the Assisted Dying Bill - Key Concerns.

September 9, 2021

‘Assisted Dying’ could be seen as a quick & cheap alternative to care.

A number of organisations and charities are working to help Afgans arriving in the UK with nothing.

September 2, 2021

Pope Francis has urged Christians to pray, and to assist those in need.

Englefield Green community unites to save The Assumption of Our Lady.

August 9, 2021

Beautiful basilica church saved in time for its 90th anniversary next month.

The first World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly takes place this Sunday.

July 23, 2021

The theme, 'I am with you always' is 'a promise of closeness and hope.'

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

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