Diocesan News

"Missionaries of Hope Among all Peoples" - A Message for World Mission Sunday

October 13, 2025

"By praying, we keep alive the spark of hope lit by God within us, so that it can become a great fire."

Prisoners' Sunday: help prisoners and their families to make a fresh start

October 11, 2025

Prisoners’ Sunday is an opportunity to consider how we are serving our brothers and sisters affected by imprisonment.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "I was in prison, and you visited me."

October 10, 2025

We might reflect this Prisoners’ Sunday, on the need to enable prisoners and all those affected by crime, to refind lost hope.

Bishop Richard welcomes "Dilexi te" and Pope Leo's renewed call to work for the common good

October 9, 2025

“We must not be indifferent to the suffering of others; we must work for the common good and to rebuild solidarity between people."

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem issues message following Israel-Gaza framework for peace

October 9, 2025

"As Church, we are called to speak a word of hope, to have the courage to offer a narrative that opens horizons and builds."

Pope Leo publishes Apostolic Exhortation "Dilexi te", focussing on love for the poor

October 9, 2025

"Faith cannot be separated from love for the poor."

Parish of Brighton & Hove musicians gather for day of music-making & formation

October 9, 2025

The gathered musicians looked at new music, considering the liturgical context and ways of introducing new pieces in our communities.

St Dunstan's, Woking, and St Hugh's, Knaphill, awarded CAFOD LiveSimply Award

October 3, 2025

The award is open to Catholic parishes & schools who can demonstrate that they live simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with the poor.

Education News

Embedding Catholic Social Teaching for human flourishing & the common good

June 16, 2026

Pupils and school leaders from four diocesan schools share their Oscar Romero Award journeys.

Prayer & Liturgy Coordinators gather with Education Service & Jo Boyce

June 11, 2026

The Coordinators explored how to celebrate liturgies which embed the process: prepare, gather, listen, respond and mission.

CATSC welcomes Pope Leo's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

June 9, 2026

The Catholic Association of Teachers, Schools and Colleges issued a Statement of of Welcome and Gratitude for the AI-focussed papal letter.

St Mary Magdalene's, Bexhill, welcomes Dr Kieran Mullan MP

June 9, 2026

Dr Mullan was particularly impressed by the pupils' thoughtful responses to questions & the pride they demonstrated in their achievements.

Pope Leo's "Magnifica humanitas": AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence."

Delegates gather in Cardiff for this year's NBRIA Conference

May 19, 2026

The three-day event celebrated collaboration, innovation and hope in religious education.

St Mary’s University invites attendees to summer Catholic Education webinar series

May 18, 2026

Teachers and leaders in our diocesan schools are invited to join St Mary's current Summer Series of Catholic Education Webinars

Catholic Education Service gives endorsement to diocesan "Day by Day" resources

May 15, 2026

The Day by Day resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

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