Diocesan News

World Mission Sunday: Everyone’s invited to share in God’s banquet

October 18, 2024

World Mission Sunday, on 20 October, celebrates a profound truth: we are all cherished children of God.

Guildford parishioners raise £900 for the Diocesan Refugee Fund

October 17, 2024

A fantastic fundraising Film Night attended by 62 parishioners at St Pius X church community in Guildford raised just over £900.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Catholics across our community are called to act.

October 11, 2024

"Let us proclaim the truth of life as a gift from God."

Bishop Richard will celebrate Mass at Arundel Cathedral on Prisoners' Sunday

October 9, 2024

Parish support for Pact "restores hope and dignity to thousands of people, children and families."

A new bill on assisted suicide is due to come before MPs before Christmas: Catholics are urged to act now

October 7, 2024

Contact your MP today to stop assisted suicide being rushed into law.

Fr Tony Lovegrove celebrates 90 years!

October 6, 2024

A special celebration was held for him by Fr Graham Ricketts and parishioners from the Parish of Adur Valley.

Missio is preparing for World Mission Sunday 2024 – and everyone’s invited!

October 6, 2024

This year’s World Mission Sunday, a day of day of prayer, solidarity, and giving, takes place on 20 October 2024.

Bishop Richard visits SVP over-50s community hub in Brighton

October 5, 2024

Tower House offers a lifeline to people across the community, offering specialist groups and services

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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