Diocesan News

Deacon Jon explores the significance of a bishop’s mitre, crozier & cross

October 1, 2026

'Each of these symbols helps us to understand a bishop's ministry'

Exploring the ministry of a bishop as we prepare for Fr Stephen's Episcopal Ordination

September 25, 2026

"The ministry of a bishop connects us with the Church's beginnings."

World Day for Migrants & Refugees: “Even just one of these children”

September 23, 2026

“The cry of displaced children rises to God today,” Pope Leo said in his Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

St Edmund's Godalming: Striding in support of Christian churches

September 19, 2026

Parishioners set off on a 3.5-hour walk from St John's in Farncombe, raising over £500 so far.

Archbishop Richard receives honorary doctorate in Chichester Cathedral

September 17, 2026

Archbishop Richard also preached at Choral Evensong, reflecting on education, truth and discipleship.

Home Mission Sunday: sharing the "Beauty and Joy of Knowing Jesus Christ"

September 16, 2026

"This is the work, the mission, of the whole Church, it is the Great Commission, and comes into every area of life within the Church."

MPs vote against Assisted Suicide Bill after intense debate in Parliament

September 11, 2026

The bill was defeated by a majority of 16, with 286 votes to 270.

Education Sunday: Celebrating the life and mission of our schools

September 11, 2026

Established 178 years ago in 1848, the day provides an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to all those involved in Catholic education.

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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