Diocesan News

Read Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection

November 28, 2025

"The First Sunday of Advent heralds the time of preparation for our celebration of the Lord’s birth"

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP joins diocesan Headteachers & School Leaders

November 26, 2025

“At the heart of education is the liberation of the imagination”

World Youth Day & National Youth Sunday are marked on Sunday, the Feast of Christ the King

November 20, 2025

Our diocesan Youth Council have been talking to young people, youth leaders & chaplains from across the Diocese.

People across Surrey and Sussex join diocesan teams online.

November 19, 2025

The popular annual webinar included updates from H&S, Property and Finance.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The Church is made of living stones

November 7, 2025

"The waters of baptism bring us to live our lives in the love that exists in the Trinity."

Diocesan extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion gather for Day of Reflection

November 6, 2025

Over one hundred extraordinary ministers gathered with Bishop Richard at Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge.

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

Education News

Mass for the retirement of Simon Parr

February 29, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated a beautiful Mass to say thank you to Simon Parr as he approaches his retirement from the service.

Dominic Raab visits St Alban's School, East Molesey.

February 23, 2024

Dominic Raab congratulated the School Parliament on their work to secure a new zebra crossing for the school.

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.

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