Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We must welcome the outcast, sick, lonely and vulnerable.

February 9, 2024

When we encounter the outcast, sick, lonely, or vulnerable of our society, we must strive to welcome them, to bring healing and dignity.

February’s Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

February 8, 2024

The Ordinary Time Gospels on the Sundays before Lent tell of Jesus’s ministry of healing.

Centenary celebrations at Our Lady of Lourdes, Haslemere

February 8, 2024

Our Lady of Lourdes in Haslemere marked its centenary recently, with celebrations held throughout the year, culminating in a Mass and party

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Jesus is present in our moments of suffering.

February 2, 2024

"Our prayer ensures that our own actions are directed aright and produce the fruit that the Holy Spirit prompts in us."

Canon Rob Esdaile explored ‘true peace’ at this year’s J&P Assembly.

February 1, 2024

‘Peace is not the cowed existence of those who are controlled, gas-lighted or robbed’

Pope Francis inaugurates a Year of Prayer in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee.

February 1, 2024

The year is an opportunity to rediscover the value of daily prayer in our Christian life.

Catholics call on the Chancellor to focus on tackling poverty.

January 29, 2024

‘People living in poverty mustn’t end up as an afterthought.’

Fr Stephen Ortiger Requiescat in Pace

January 29, 2024

Fr Stephen Ortiger's Funeral Mass will take place at Worth Abbey on 17 February.

Education News

Bishop Richard inducts Sarah McCurdy at St Philip's, Uckfield

October 13, 2025

Sarah, a long-serving teacher at the school was inducted as Headteacher during Mass at Our Lady Immaculate and St Philip Neri Church.

Secondary students gather in Arundel for annual pilgrimage

October 3, 2025

Bishop Richard encouraged the pilgrims to return to their schools filled with the message of hope we have received during this Jubilee year.

St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill, joins Bosco CET

October 1, 2025

St Richard's is the third secondary school to join the Bosco CET family.

Martyn Peebles inducted as Headteacher at St Polycarp's, Farnham

September 29, 2025

The community gathered at St Joan of Arc Church, Farnham, for a joyful Induction Mass

Bishop Richard visits teachers gathered for the Postgraduate Certificate in RE course

September 29, 2025

The course is a new collaboration between the Diocese and St Mary’s University and aims to increase the number of RE specialists in schools.

Induction of Gemma Willcox at St Charles Borromeo, Weybridge

September 22, 2025

The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on Evangelii Gaudium Sunday.

New schemes to tackle Religious Education teacher shortage in schools

September 12, 2025

A new Postgraduate Certificate in RE course is now available to teachers from any diocese.

The Alpha Beta - September issue out now!

September 5, 2025

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