Diocesan News

Novena Day Three: praying for the mission of our schools, colleges and Trusts.

October 13, 2026

“Let the little children come to me & do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14

Novena Day Two: Join people across our diocese as we journey in prayer

October 12, 2026

Today we pray for Bishop-elect Stephen, catechists & those preparing people for the sacraments.

We begin nine days of prayer today as we prepare to welcome our new bishop

October 11, 2026

“You yourselves like living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house."

What happens when a priest is ordained a bishop?

October 9, 2026

Our Formation & Spirituality Adviser Deacon Jon Harman shares a new reflection.

Watch a new short film about the source and summit of our faith

October 8, 2026

Canon Tom & the Poor Clares explore the sacramental re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross.

Churches across England & Wales will mark Prisoners’ Sunday this weekend

October 5, 2026

Catholic charity Pact has been supporting people & families impacted by imprisonment for 125 years.

Deacon Jon explores the significance of a bishop’s mitre, crozier & cross

October 1, 2026

'Each of these symbols helps us to understand a bishop's ministry'

Exploring the ministry of a bishop as we prepare for Fr Stephen's Episcopal Ordination

September 25, 2026

"The ministry of a bishop connects us with the Church's beginnings."

Education News

Education Bishop announces Jubilee date for schools

July 23, 2024

Bishop Marcus Stock has announced that 24 January will be the launch day for for schools to mark the year of Jubilee

The Diocese celebrates “Faith in Action” across Sussex and Surrey Copy

July 23, 2024

132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.

Thanksgiving for the work of Maria Wheeler, retiring Head of St Francis', Caterham

July 18, 2024

Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.

Bishop Richard celebrates Mass marking teachers' 560 years of service to diocesan schools.

July 18, 2024

“Your ministry and care for our young people goes further than we can ever see.”

"Thank you and goodbye" to Jan Miles, retiring Deputy Head, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Crawley

July 15, 2024

On her retirement, Jan was awarded a diocesan medal for her services to Catholic education.

Congratulations to The Marist School for Surrey Health Schools programme achievements!

July 12, 2024

The school has been recognised for 'developing a Surrey Healthy Schools approach to wellbeing, health, inclusion & achievement.'

Hundreds of children join Arundel & Brighton’s Good Shepherd celebration at Worth Abbey

July 8, 2024

The celebration included a £5,766 donation to Missio - diocesan schools’ largest donation to date.

“Hymn tunes and folk tunes” - A summer concert series for the Schools Singing Programme

July 8, 2024

Schools in Surrey have been learning hymn tunes from every corner of the British Isles and folk tunes from across the world.

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