Diocesan News

COP30 Day of Action: CAFOD appeals for support for action to safeguard the planet

November 2, 2025

The impact of climate change is being felt across the globe, but is hitting the world's poorest countries hardest

Diocesan Synod Team participates in Rome Jubilee Celebrations and Conference

November 1, 2025

Nine representatives from our diocesan Synod Team travelled to the Jubilee of Synodal Teams & Participatory Bodies at the Vatican in October

St John Henry Newman: Doctor of the Church & Patron Saint of Catholic Education

October 31, 2025

Pope Leo to declare St John Henry Newman the 38th Doctor of the Church on the Feast of All Saints.

Prayers for peace continue as the fragile ceasefire in Gaza continues to hold

October 31, 2025

Earlier this week Pope Leo decried "the abuses of power, displays of force, and indifference to the rule of law" across the world.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Let us become a community of saints."

October 31, 2025

The Feast of All Saints reflects the full wonder of our Church.

New survey on neurodiversity and the Catholic Faith

October 28, 2025

The Catholic Bishop's Conference and Birmingham Newman University would like to hear from neurodivergent Catholic adults and caregivers.

New Vatican "Book of Statistics" shows the impact of the Church across the world

October 25, 2025

The reported that the Catholic Church grew by 15,881,000 from 2022-3, to 17.8% of the world's population.

The Friends of Arundel Cathedral make generous donation to the upkeep of the cathedral

October 24, 2025

Bishop Richard was presented with a cheque for £60,000 on the Feast of St Philip Howard.

Education News

St Peter’s Catholic School in Guildford awarded National Comprehensive School of the Year!

December 12, 2022

The school's 'faith-based sense of nurture helped students'.

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School joins BOSCO.

December 2, 2022

St Wilfrid’s becomes the eighth school in the Bosco CET!

School Leaders from across the Diocese joined this year's Annual Day of Reflection.

December 1, 2022

The popular annual event focussed on the theme of ‘prophetic voices’.

St Richard’s Catholic College donate thousands to The Royal Marsden.

November 30, 2022

#sophiespostcard has raised over £80,000 for the Cancer Charity.

Secondary schools from across the Diocese join our Annual Pilgrimage.

October 12, 2022

Students and staff journeyed in prayer with Bishop Richard & the DES.

Two new primary schools join Bosco Catholic Education Trust (CET).

September 30, 2022

Congratulations to St Peter's, Shoreham & Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Crawley.

Grandparents' Week begins on Sunday 24 September.

September 16, 2022

Celebrate the wonderful contribution that grandparents make!

Pupils at St Richard's Catholic College awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag.

September 5, 2022

Activities included a lights out competition, planting in the school garden and cleaning the beach.

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