Diocesan News

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.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Peace and justice are gifts of the Spirit

December 5, 2025

"May the world hear the warnings of John the Baptist and be open to the gifts of the Spirit and the peace that is Jesus’ gift to us."

People and clergy celebrate the start of the new Guildford Catholic Parish

December 4, 2025

“Today’s inauguration brings us closer together in the wonderful adventure of the Gospel.”

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

December 4, 2025

"Today’s inauguration brings us closer together in this wonderful adventure of the Gospel."

Stella Maris brings friendship, Christmas gifts and the love of Christ to seafarers and fishers

December 1, 2025

“There will be about 400,000 seafarers working over Christmas, separated from families and friends. We show them they are not forgotten."

Read Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection

November 28, 2025

"The First Sunday of Advent heralds the time of preparation for our celebration of the Lord’s birth"

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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