Diocesan News

St Dunstan's International Carol Service celebrates the rich diversity of its community

December 18, 2025

"Our international singers were delighted and everyone left feeling joyful."

Bishops affirm the true nature of Catholic witness and worship at Christmas

December 17, 2025

Archbishop Bernard Longley & Bishop Richard express their shared concern at tensions & division in society.

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December 16, 2025

Could a contribution towards a Pilgrimage to Lourdes be the perfect Christmas gift for your loved one?

People and clergy celebrate the inauguration of the new Catholic Parish of Weybridge

December 12, 2025

"Let us work ever more closely together in this great mission that the Lord has given to us.”

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We rejoice that the coming of the Lord is near."

December 12, 2025

"We need to learn the patience of the farmer, who must wait for the rain, the sun and the results of the crop."

Crawley Deanery clergy and lay leaders join “The Big Parish Congress”

December 11, 2025

80 parishioners from 14 churches explored the Pastoral Plan, praying & discerning together.

Bishop Richard's homily for the Inauguration of the new Parish of Weybridge

December 11, 2025

"Today’s inauguration brings us closer together our mission."

Pope Leo in Beirut: "Choose peace as a way, not just a goal"

December 5, 2025

Pope Leo concluded his Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon on Tuesday.

Education News

Leading in Faith course 2025-6 convenes at Ladywell Franciscan Centre

November 10, 2025

Participants from schools and Trusts from around the Diocese, had the opportunity to listen, discuss and pray together.

Archbishop Romero Trust & Oscar Romero Award Anniversary Mass in Southwark

November 3, 2025

Archbishop John Wilson held St Oscar up as an example to parishes & schools: a bishop who "made his own the plight" of his people.

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Leatherhead, joins Xavier Catholic Education Trust

November 3, 2025

The school becomes the eighteenth primary and twenty-second school to join Xavier CET.

Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter on Catholic Education: "Drawing New Maps of Hope"

October 28, 2025

"Educate to promote dignity, justice, and trust in a war-torn world"

New survey on neurodiversity and the Catholic Faith

October 28, 2025

The Catholic Bishop's Conference and Birmingham Newman University would like to hear from neurodivergent Catholic adults and caregivers.

Pope Leo to name St John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education

October 24, 2025

The Holy Father will designate Newman as co-patron saint of education, with St Thomas Aquinas, during the Jubilee for Education.

Sussex Catholic Education Trust launched to support Sussex diocesan schools

October 21, 2025

The Trust aims to ensure every child access to a high-quality education that nurtures their spiritual, academic, and personal growth.

St Oscar Romero students raise £15,000 for St Vincent de Paul Society, Worthing

October 14, 2025

Participants in this year's Overnight Walk and Mountain Challenge brought the school's 5-year fundraising total to £65,000.

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