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Diocesan News

Half of England and Wales Dioceses have divested from Fossil Fuels.

April 28, 2023

Our Diocese divested in 2020, with our electricity supply now backed by a renewable energy generation guarantee.

Read Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for Good Shepherd Sunday.

April 28, 2023

"Every one of us has a vocation, a calling, given to us by God."

Join our Formation Team for a special Sycamore Webinar on Tuesday 4 July at 7pm.

April 26, 2023

Explore how Sycamore is being used in parishes, schools and chaplaincies.

King Charles III's Coronation will take place on Saturday 6 May.

April 24, 2023

We pray for our King as he assumes the fullness of high office.

Pope Francis gifts relics from the True Cross to King Charles III.

April 20, 2023

The relic will be incorporated into the newly-made Cross of Wales and used in the Coronation.

World Day for Grandparents and Elderly: Restoring dignity to those who are cast aside.

April 18, 2023

The day, celebrated on July 23, has the theme 'His mercy is from age to age'.

Archbishop Maury Buendía is the new Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain.

April 13, 2023

In a statement issued today, Cardinal Vincent Nichols 'welcomed' the appointment.

The Continental Stage of the Synod draws to a close.

April 11, 2023

It highlighted "a greater awareness of the importance of walking together."

Education News

Xavier CET Early Career provision rated Outstanding by Ofsted

March 6, 2025

"We are incredibly grateful to work with such an exceptional lead provider, enabling us to deliver a first-class service."

Education Service team participate in national RE conference

March 3, 2025

Five members of Education Service staff took part in the ATCRE conference in Birmingham.

Mayfield School students fundraise for Cardinal Hume Centre

February 25, 2025

The school recently presented a cheque for £4066, raised by a Sleep Out and Live Crib

Carly Carden inducted as Headteacher, St John the Baptist, Brighton

February 10, 2025

The parish and school family gathered for the induction Mass with Bishop Richard.

Induction of Anita Philbrook at Our Lady of Lourdes, Rottingdean

February 3, 2025

The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.

Jubilee of Hope launched in schools across the Diocese

January 28, 2025

Schools across our Diocese joined together with Cafod to celebrate the launch of the Jubilee Year.

Bishop Richard inducts new Head of School at St Cuthbert Mayne

January 27, 2025

Amy O’Donovan was inducted at Jesus Christ Redeemer of Mankind Church, Cranleigh.

St Mary's University and the Diocesan Education Service collaborate on new RE Resources

January 23, 2025

Devised to support the RE Directory, “Day by Day” aims to enrich and enhance the teaching of Primary RE in Catholic schools.

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