Diocesan News

Protecting human dignity in the age of AI: Pope Leo to publish encyclical

May 22, 2026

The Vatican has repeatedly called for internationally agreed frameworks for safe AI development.

47% more couples join marriage preparation programmes in our Diocese!

May 18, 2026

Marriage catechists "support married couples in their journey together and bring marriage enrichment into parish pastoral life."

A beautiful new statue for Our Lady of Ransom, Eastbourne

May 18, 2026

The church community of Our Lady of Ransom in Eastbourne welcomed a new statue of St Joseph the Worker on his feast day, earlier this month

New Parish of Weybridge: reflecting, listening and looking ahead

May 18, 2026

Representatives from across the new parish met recently, with shared leadership and the contribution of lay people important themes.

Diocesan Moderators and Moderators Elect gather to discuss the progress of the Pastoral Plan

May 12, 2026

The group met last week, for two days of formation, discussion and discernment on the continued progress of the Pastoral Plan.

"How blessed we are to be in such good company in our discipleship of Jesus"

May 12, 2026

Our Diocesan Administrator, Canon Jonathan Martin, reflects on the rich life of our parish communities.

Pope Leo XIV: personal reflections from priests who know him

May 7, 2026

Priests in our Diocese who know Pope Leo from work in Peru or as the Augustinian Prior General share memories and thoughts on his election.

Pilgrim Euan reaches Santiago, walking in aid of our diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage

May 6, 2026

Euan Carlisle walked from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela to raise funds to support pilgrims going to Lourdes.

Education News

St Richard’s students take part in a special work experience preparation morning!

July 19, 2022

The Bexhill students explored the world of work with a range of employers.

Bishop Richard joins students at St Oscar Romero Catholic School.

July 10, 2022

The day included an outdoor liturgy and the Deanery Sports Cup!

St Edmund's Catholic primary school children celebrate Earth Day!

April 27, 2022

The school hosted a day of fun, workshops, talks and activities.

St Peter’s International Club raised over £796 for Ukraine.

April 7, 2022

Well done to St Peter's Catholic School who have been busy supporting Ukraine this Lent.

Students at St Richard's Catholic College in Bexhill go above and beyond this Lent.

April 1, 2022

Find out how the school embraced their faith and supported Ukraine.

DfE Hub offers online resources to help schools support pupils worried about Ukraine.

March 4, 2022

Site aims to help teachers talk to young people about the conflict.

Pupils from Our Lady of Lourdes collect much-needed supplies for local food bank.

November 24, 2021

The School Community really embraced the opportunity to help others.

Annecy Catholic Primary School Teachers win awards.

November 11, 2021

Annecy Catholic Primary School in Seaford are celebrating the good news.

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