Diocesan News

Diocesan Moderators and Moderators Elect gather to discuss the progress of the Pastoral Plan

May 12, 2026

The group met last week, for two days of formation, discussion and discernment on the continued progress of the Pastoral Plan.

"How blessed we are to be in such good company in our discipleship of Jesus"

May 12, 2026

Our Diocesan Administrator, Canon Jonathan Martin, reflects on the rich life of our parish communities.

Call for debt justice with CAFOD, in solidarity with our sisters and brothers around the world

May 7, 2026

CAFOD asks parishes to build on the Jubilee of Hope and petition government to address the debt crisis.

Pope Leo XIV: personal reflections from priests who know him

May 7, 2026

Priests in our Diocese who know Pope Leo from work in Peru or as the Augustinian Prior General share memories and thoughts on his election.

Pilgrim Euan reaches Santiago, walking in aid of our diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage

May 6, 2026

Euan Carlisle walked from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela to raise funds to support pilgrims going to Lourdes.

Join a five day event for Catholics of all ages this summer!

May 6, 2026

CELEBRATE is coming to the grounds of Worth Abbey during August.

Archbishop condemns “abhorrent” antisemitic attack in London

May 1, 2026

Archbishop Bernard Longley issued a statement condemning the antisemitic terror attack in Golders Green on Wednesday, 30 April.

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.

Education News

Digest of 2023 Census data for schools and colleges in England

February 9, 2024

The Digest of the 2023 Census Data for Schools and Colleges in England is now available.

New Headmistress for Mayfield School

February 9, 2024

Mayfield School has appointed a new Headmistress, Mrs Deborah Bligh.

Ani Magill CBE: Dame of The Papal Order of St Gregory.

February 8, 2024

The Diocesan Education Service is delighted to announce that Ani Magill CBE has been admitted as Dame to The Papal Order of St Gregory.

Schools thriving under Academy Trusts

February 8, 2024

Xavier Catholic Education Trust came second in the country for GCSE and on most measures was in the top 2% of 1000+ trusts nationally.

Bishop Richard celebrated St Cuthbert's Head of School, Ali Rainbow's, Induction Mass.

January 29, 2024

People from across the local Catholic community joined the celebrations in Egham.

Bishop Richard celebrated The Marist Head of School Emily Fanzo's Induction Mass.

January 22, 2024

People from across the local Catholic community joined the celebrations in West Byfleet.

The Alpha Beta January 2024 edition, from the A&B Education Service

January 19, 2024

The January 2024 edition of the diocesan Education Service news and information bulletin is now available.

A Christmas message from the Education Service.

December 14, 2023

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card.

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