Diocesan News

Ministers of the Word Gather for Inspiring Day of Reflection in Worthing

January 28, 2026

"Words and phrases from scripture help to sustain us and point the way for us."

Charles Plater Trust large grants round now open for applications

January 27, 2026

Grants are offered to registered charities for faith-inspired lay leadership, educational social action, and applied research projects.

Parish representatives gather in the new Parish of Weybridge

January 26, 2026

Parish representatives gather in the new Parish of Weybridge

Donations to CAFOD are helping people in Sudan

January 23, 2026

CAFOD reached 116,449 people in Sudan last year with their healthcare programmes.

The Church worldwide celebrates the Sunday of the Word of God

January 23, 2026

The theme for 2026 is: “The word of Christ dwells among you” (Col 3:16)

“Holy Land is a place of hope and potential yet to be realised”

January 22, 2026

The international group of bishops of the Holy Land Co-ordination have been on pilgrimage in the Holy Land this week.

Franciscans announce a Jubilee Year for 2026

January 20, 2026

2026 marks 800 years since the death of St Francis of Assisi

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: One Body, One Spirit

January 16, 2026

The theme for 2026 (Ephesians 4:4) reminds us that the call to unity is a call to work for peace for all people everywhere.

Education News

Princess of Wales marks Mental Health Awareness Week with students from St Richard’s.

May 26, 2023

The princess joined a classroom lesson with the students from Bexhill.

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School in Worthing to join The Race for Life this June.

May 8, 2023

The school community are raising money for Cancer Research.

Catherine Grace is Inducted as Head of School at St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School in Knaphill.

May 8, 2023

Canon Rob Esdaile, Fr Nick Harden and Deacon Rob welcomed Catherine.

Notre Dame Senior School is shortlisted for major TES School Award.

May 4, 2023

'Outstanding individuals and institutions' are recognised by the award.

Working together to promote RE teaching as a career.

April 28, 2023

Are you Beyond the Ordinary? Help us to find extraordinary individuals for a career in RE.

Fantastic St Wilfrid’s praised by the Secretary of State for Education.

April 26, 2023

The school was praised in Parliament for its work supporting student mental health.

The Diocesan Education Service launches The Oscar Romero Awards.

April 25, 2023

The Award will support schools in realising and living their unique calling.

Xavier Teach SouthEast is truly outstanding!

April 20, 2023

The provider was judged ‘Outstanding’ across the board after being inspected by Ofsted.

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