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

Education Sunday: Celebrating the life and mission of our schools Copy

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.

Message to Catholic Schools for Education Sunday

September 11, 2026

Education Sunday offers an opportunity for us to pray for all people involved in Catholic education.

Interested in a career in teaching? Talk to Xavier Teach South East

September 9, 2026

Join a Xavier Teach South East open morning or online information event the Autumn.

Conference: "Building on the Legacy of Women’s Pivotal Role in Catholic Education"

September 7, 2026

An upcoming conference at St Mary's University, Twickenham, will mark 60 years of women at the University

St John the Baptist, Woking, opens new "Aquinas" SEND provision centre

September 2, 2026

"The Aquinas Centre" creates 30 new places for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The Alpha Beta - September issue out now!

September 2, 2026

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

Education Service Day of Reflection: The Feeding of the 5,000

September 2, 2026

To begin the academic year, the Education Service reflected on the Feeding of the 5,000 and its relationship to its work in education.

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Stephen to take place on 19 October

July 20, 2026

Bishop Stephen will celebrate a special Mass of Welcome for people across our Diocese at Worth Abbey on Saturday 24 October.

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