Diocesan News

Pope Leo encourages Catholics to pray a daily Rosary for peace this October

October 3, 2025

"May you be faithful instruments of reconciliation in your daily lives."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We see fresh green shoots of faith"

October 3, 2025

"As Christ’s faithful people we must persevere in proclaiming the message of life in Him, even when the circumstances are difficult."

Bishop Paul McAleenan’s message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2025

September 30, 2025

Hostility and prejudice towards migrants and refugees must not harden our hearts.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We are called to be saints

September 26, 2025

"Keep mind and heart, every effort, on the building of the Kingdom of God in love and service – for this is true riches."

Worth Abbey Choir, with guest singers from across the Diocese, performs in Paris

September 25, 2025

The choir gave two concerts on the theme of the Assumption – at Saint-Sulpice and at the beautiful church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont.

Safeguarding Inspectorate calls for information on engagement with abuse survivors

September 25, 2025

Information submitted will help inform the CSSA’s first thematic inspection. The full report with recommendations will be published in 2026.

A celebration of faith, hope and mission as the Diocese marks its Diamond Jubilee

September 24, 2025

More than 1,000 people from across Sussex and Surrey join the diocese’s Festival of Hope!

"We give thanks for the many blessings & graces that have come to us [in 60 years]."

September 22, 2025

Read Bishop Richard's Festival of Hope celebration homily.

Education News

Catherine Grace is Inducted as Head of School at St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School in Knaphill.

May 8, 2023

Canon Rob Esdaile, Fr Nick Harden and Deacon Rob welcomed Catherine.

Notre Dame Senior School is shortlisted for major TES School Award.

May 4, 2023

'Outstanding individuals and institutions' are recognised by the award.

Working together to promote RE teaching as a career.

April 28, 2023

Are you Beyond the Ordinary? Help us to find extraordinary individuals for a career in RE.

Fantastic St Wilfrid’s praised by the Secretary of State for Education.

April 26, 2023

The school was praised in Parliament for its work supporting student mental health.

The Diocesan Education Service launches The Oscar Romero Awards.

April 25, 2023

The Award will support schools in realising and living their unique calling.

Xavier Teach SouthEast is truly outstanding!

April 20, 2023

The provider was judged ‘Outstanding’ across the board after being inspected by Ofsted.

St Peter's in East Grinstead smash their Big Lent Walk target!

April 12, 2023

Pupils walked 2,003 km for CAFOD, raising funds to fight climate crisis.

Bishop Marcus Stock's Easter Message to schools.

March 29, 2023

"School is a time when [students] can flourish: in mind, body and spirit."

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