Diocesan News

Pope Leo publishes Apostolic Exhortation "Dilexi te", focussing on love for the poor

October 9, 2025

"Faith cannot be separated from love for the poor."

Parish of Brighton & Hove musicians gather for day of music-making & formation

October 9, 2025

The gathered musicians looked at new music, considering the liturgical context and ways of introducing new pieces in our communities.

St Dunstan's, Woking, and St Hugh's, Knaphill, awarded CAFOD LiveSimply Award

October 3, 2025

The award is open to Catholic parishes & schools who can demonstrate that they live simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with the poor.

Pope Leo encourages Catholics to pray a daily Rosary for peace this October

October 3, 2025

"May you be faithful instruments of reconciliation in your daily lives."

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.

Education News

A Christmas message from the Education Service.

December 14, 2023

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

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School in Goring celebrates 50 years!

December 8, 2023

The very first students at the school were amongst those who marked the special day.

Five A&B schools make the top comprehensive schools list in The Times Parent Power Guide.

December 8, 2023

Congratulations to St Andrew's, St Peter's, Salesian, St Paul's, and St Richard's!

St Cuthbert’s and St Joseph’s join Xavier Catholic Education Trust.

December 6, 2023

The schools become the sixteenth and seventeenth schools in Xavier CET.

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'.

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