Diocesan News

New President elected for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales

May 1, 2026

The Bishops of England and Wales have elected Archbishop Richard Moth, Archbishop of Westminster, as President of the Conference.

Archbishop Sherrington responds as assisted suicide Bill fails to become law

May 1, 2026

The Bill, strongly opposed by Catholic Church, ended its Committee Stage in the House of Lords last week

Pope Leo XIV holds audience with Archbishop of Canterbury

April 28, 2026

The Pope said "Anglicans and Catholics must continue working to overcome differences."

A special month of prayer for vocations begins this Sunday.

April 23, 2026

We know that God has a plan for each of us and has called each of us by name.

Radio Maria England marks Autism Acceptance Month

April 19, 2026

Radio Maria is offering special broadcasts on faith, inclusion and belonging

Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group: support for people in immigration detention locally

April 17, 2026

GWDG supports and befriends people in immigration detention in Brook House and Tinsley House at Gatwick Airport.

St Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles exhibition to visit Weybridge

April 17, 2026

Christ the Prince of Peace Church will host the exhibition detailing many of the Eucharistic miracles recorded around the world, in August.

Archbishop Richard echoes Pope Leo’s calls for peace

April 17, 2026

Archbishop Richard stressed the importance of combatting indifference in the face of war and suffering.

Education News

Conference: "Building on the Legacy of Women’s Pivotal Role in Catholic Education"

September 7, 2026

An upcoming conference at St Mary's University, Twickenham, will mark 60 years of women at the University

St John the Baptist, Woking, opens new "Aquinas" SEND provision centre

September 2, 2026

"The Aquinas Centre" creates 30 new places for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The Alpha Beta - September issue out now!

September 2, 2026

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

Education Service Day of Reflection: The Feeding of the 5,000

September 2, 2026

To begin the academic year, the Education Service reflected on the Feeding of the 5,000 and its relationship to its work in education.

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Stephen to take place on 19 October

July 20, 2026

Bishop Stephen will celebrate a special Mass of Welcome for people across our Diocese at Worth Abbey on Saturday 24 October.

St Catherine's, Littlehampton, welcomes visit from MP Alison Griffiths

July 18, 2026

Pupils had the opportunity to learn more about what an MP does and how decisions are made.

Diocesan medal for Peter Edgington of St Mary's, Bognor, & St Richard's, Chichester

July 17, 2026

Peter was thanked for his his humble and faith-filled leadership

Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated for Alan Mitchell, St Andrew's, Leatherhead

July 17, 2026

St Andrew's community came together to mark Alan's 16 years as Head.

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