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Pope Emeritus Benedict - a statement from the Bishops' Conference

December 31, 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict was 'close to the Lord & always his humble servant.'

Pope Benedict XVI Requiescat in Pace - A Statement from Bishop Richard

December 31, 2022

'We mourn his loss [and] are thankful for his steadfast witness and legacy'

Bishop Richard's Christmas Message 2022.

December 24, 2022

May this great feast be a time of peace for us all – a peace we share".

Pope Francis has released his message for World Day of Peace.

December 19, 2022

"Our greatest and yet most fragile treasure is our shared humanity."

The O Antiphons: Advent’s Brightest Jewels.

December 16, 2022

These seven beautiful antiphons shine in the darkness of our night.

JRS UK excoriate Government plans to make asylum impossible.

December 14, 2022

The charity is against plans for further hostilities in the asylum system.

St Peter’s Catholic School in Guildford awarded National Comprehensive School of the Year.

December 12, 2022

The school's 'faith-based sense of nurture helped students'.

Farm Street Church in London was full for Pact’s annual Advent Carol Service.

December 12, 2022

Bishop Richard welcomed everyone & spoke of compassion and new beginnings.

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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