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Pope Leo's Homily from the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry

May 19, 2025

"I come to you as a brother, who desires to be the servant of your faith and your joy"

New Ministry of Consolation Befrienders commissioned to accompany the bereaved

May 16, 2025

The new Befrienders joined a network of 140 trained ministers who journey with those experiencing the loneliness and pain of loss.

Canon Kieron O’Brien highlights the progress of the Pastoral Plan across our Diocese

May 15, 2025

“It is hoped that by the end of this year all 11 new parishes will be formally established.”

The Diocese celebrates its first Mass for Migrants in conjunction with Citizens UK

May 15, 2025

“The many cultures from which we have come bring to our society a richness beyond measure.”

National Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse, 20 May 2025

May 14, 2025

The theme of the Day this year is “The Empty Chair”.

Fr Hugh Dutton reflects on the life of a missionary priest in Peru

May 14, 2025

'We arrived in Lima on New Years Eve 1981 - without our suitcases"

Catholic Union urges people to act against "Assisted Suicide" Bill before Friday

May 13, 2025

The Bill’s remaining stages - the report and third reading - will be debated by Parliament on 16 May.

Cardinal Nichols: Pope Leo XIV has the right “combination of talents” to lead the Church

May 13, 2025

Cardinal Nichols described Pope Leo XVI as a “citizen of the world” and explained why his experience are what the Church needs.

Education News

DfE Hub offers online resources to help schools support pupils worried about Ukraine.

March 4, 2022

Site aims to help teachers talk to young people about the conflict.

Pupils from Our Lady of Lourdes collect much-needed supplies for local food bank.

November 24, 2021

The School Community really embraced the opportunity to help others.

Annecy Catholic Primary School Teachers win awards.

November 11, 2021

Annecy Catholic Primary School in Seaford are celebrating the good news.

St Richard’s in Bexhill supports the Community Larder.

October 7, 2021

School pupils and staff are ‘delighted’ to help a local project.

Admissions Tutorial for Schools 2023-2024

September 30, 2021

Our latest Admissions Tutorial for Schools is now available to download

Schools warned against fake Covid-19 vaccination forms.

September 30, 2021

Schools should remain vigilant as fake letters are sent to some schools.

A message to all those working in Catholic schools from the Rt Rev Marcus Stock.

September 1, 2021

Chair of the Catholic Education Service has issued a special letter.

Bishop Richard celebrates a very special Leavers’ Mass.

July 21, 2021

St Joseph’s Specialist Trust say farewell to 2020-1 Leavers.

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