Diocesan News

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.

Arundel Cathedral Choir sings in Westminster Cathedral

June 5, 2026

The Choir of Arundel Cathedral was privileged to sing a Trinity Sunday Mass at Westminster Cathedral, presided over by Archbishop Richard.

New Bereavement Befrienders commissioned for the Ministry of Consolation

June 4, 2026

18 new Bereavement Befrienders were commissioned on 27 May, at a special Commissioning Mass celebrated by Canon Kieron O’Brien.

Jubilarian priests gather to celebrate in Arundel Cathedral

June 1, 2026

Priests gathered on 28 June to celebrate 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 years of priestly ordination

Catholic charities urge UK government to protect asylum seekers

May 29, 2026

The Jesuit Refugee Service, Caritas Social Action Network and St Vincent de Paul Society are campaigning to defend the right to seek asylum.

Pope Leo's "Magnifica humanitas": AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence."

Education News

Digest of 2023 Census data for schools and colleges in England

February 9, 2024

The Digest of the 2023 Census Data for Schools and Colleges in England is now available.

New Headmistress for Mayfield School

February 9, 2024

Mayfield School has appointed a new Headmistress, Mrs Deborah Bligh.

Ani Magill CBE: Dame of The Papal Order of St Gregory.

February 8, 2024

The Diocesan Education Service is delighted to announce that Ani Magill CBE has been admitted as Dame to The Papal Order of St Gregory.

Schools thriving under Academy Trusts

February 8, 2024

Xavier Catholic Education Trust came second in the country for GCSE and on most measures was in the top 2% of 1000+ trusts nationally.

Bishop Richard celebrated St Cuthbert's Head of School, Ali Rainbow's, Induction Mass.

January 29, 2024

People from across the local Catholic community joined the celebrations in Egham.

Bishop Richard celebrated The Marist Head of School Emily Fanzo's Induction Mass.

January 22, 2024

People from across the local Catholic community joined the celebrations in West Byfleet.

The Alpha Beta January 2024 edition, from the A&B Education Service

January 19, 2024

The January 2024 edition of the diocesan Education Service news and information bulletin is now available.

A Christmas message from the Education Service.

December 14, 2023

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card.

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