Diocesan News

"Thank you" from the Lourdes Pilgrimage Team, for Wishlist donations!

May 2, 2025

Lourdes Pilgrimage Director, Alex Manko, would like to thank those who have donated items from the Pilgrimage Wishlist, launched recently.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Let us pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit

May 2, 2025

We pray for the Cardinals who will meet to elect the next pope, and for our young people preparing for Confirmation.

Conclave to elect new Pope to begin on 7 May

May 1, 2025

The Cardinals present in Rome have agreed to begin the conclave on 7 May, 2025.

Gatwick Airport chaplaincy community say "thank you and farewell" to much-loved priest

April 30, 2025

Fr Binoy was "a friendly, welcoming presence whose ministry offered hope, support and healing."

Your church could receive one of five £1,000 funding pots from Tesco and easyfundraising

April 28, 2025

Tesco and easyfundraising have come together to offer a little help to churches.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "He called us to be merciful"

April 25, 2025

Pope Francis called us to care for our brothers and sisters, and to deepen our love for the Word of God.

Diocesan Trustee Clare, offers a personal perspective on meeting Pope Francis

April 25, 2025

I will "draw strength from [the encounter], for the rest of my life"

The Conclave: the Election of a new Pope

April 24, 2025

What is "the Conclave" and what happens during one?

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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