Diocesan News

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.

Bishop Richard marks the Jubilee of Justice

September 22, 2025

"Justice, in all its forms, is the basis of a peaceful society in which the common good and human dignity can be assured."

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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