Diocesan News

Churches Together calls for prayer for peace in the Middle East on 21 September

September 5, 2025

On 21 September, Churches Together in England is encouraging] congregations across the nation to hold a minute’s silence.

Pope Leo will declare London-born Carlo Acutis the Church’s first Millennial saint on Sunday.

September 3, 2025

“The only thing we have to ask for in prayer, is the desire to be holy"

Survivor Engagement in the Catholic Church in England & Wales

September 2, 2025

The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency are undertaking a thematic inspection of survivor engagement and support.

Lourdes pilgrims gather for joyful reunion

September 2, 2025

The Reunion at St Paul’s, Burgess Hill, was an opportunity for pilgrims to catch up with Lourdes friends and to give thanks together.

Statement from Archbishop Sherrington on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill in the House of Lords

September 2, 2025

Archbishop Sherrington reiterates Catholic opposition to the Bill in principle and in practice, and calls for continued prayer and action.

18 young adults join diocesan group for Jubilee Youth Pilgrimage to Rome

August 21, 2025

Young people from across our community of faith journeyed to Rome to celebrate with Pope Leo.

Lourdes musician Mike Carver receives papal award

August 21, 2025

Mike was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award in recognition of his decades of service to the Church through sacred music.

2025 Ecumenical Walking Pilgrimage passes halfway point

August 18, 2025

The 30 pilgrims are currently in West Sussex, walking from the Surrey Hills through Sussex by the Sea, to Eastbourne.

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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