Diocesan News

This summer’s Lourdes Pilgrimage playlist is live!

June 19, 2026

Whether you'll be in Lourdes this year, or intend to follow the pilgrimage at home, you can hear the wonderful hymns and songs on YouTube.

Day for Life: Affirming the dignity and value of every human life

June 19, 2026

The Church will mark Day for Life on Sunday, reflecting on the value and innate dignity of every human life from conception to natural death

Statement on the re-introduction of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

June 16, 2026

Archbishop John Sherrington has expressed deep disappointment that the "Assisted Suicide" Bill will return to parliament this autumn.

"Courage" is the theme of this year's Refugee Week (15-21 June)

June 12, 2026

Bishop Paul McAleenan: “As we celebrate Refugee Week… we acknowledge the resilience and hope shown by refugees and asylum seekers.

Young adults gather in Arundel for Corpus Christi

June 12, 2026

Young adults aged 18 to 35 were invited to view the Carpet of Flowers, hear a talk on it & spend time in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Pope Leo XIV appoints lay woman Prefect of Dicastery for Communication

June 11, 2026

Currently President and COO of EWTN News, Maria Montserrat Alvarado will succeed Paolo Ruffini in November, continuing on a path of reform.

Papal Blessing for CAFOD volunteer Christina

June 8, 2026

Christina, from Bexhill-on-Sea was presented with an apostolic blessing in recognition of her support for CAFOD in the parish.

Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo: how CAFOD is helping

June 5, 2026

Our neighbours in Democratic Republic of Congo are suffering through an Ebola outbreak.

Education News

Catholic chaplain Jess Mall has been voted in as ACCE National Coordinator.

November 27, 2023

Jess is on the chaplaincy team at St George’s in Weybridge.

Bishop Richard celebrates Headteacher Kate Carter's Induction Mass in Guildford.

November 9, 2023

People across the St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic School community joined the celebrations.

English Martyrs campaign letters are presented to the Prime Minister!

October 10, 2023

KS2 children from Worthing are campaigning to 'Send my Friend to School'.

Pupils from across the Diocese joined the Secondary Schools' Pilgrimage.

October 9, 2023

'We considered the Franciscan principles of Stewardship as we walked'.

Cardinal Newman School in Hersham celebrate Gerry Flower's Induction Mass.

October 3, 2023

'A wonderful occasion with the Hall full of pupils, parents and colleagues'.

St Oscar Romero Catholic School to establish a Sixth Form in September 2024!

September 29, 2023

The move will 'benefit students, parents, staff and Catholic education'.

People of all ages joined English Martyrs' Goring beach clean.

September 21, 2023

Nearly 50 children, parents, staff and family members took part.

Headteacher and founder of the Bee-Lieve Foundation to speak at The Shard.

September 19, 2023

Steve Tindall will be a key contributor to the 'Can You Hear Me?' event.

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