Diocesan News

Our diocesan Minstry of Consolation team welcomes new members

June 14, 2024

The programme was started 15 years ago to help support people who felt isolated as a result of bereavement, grief and loss.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Both rest and action are necessary in the Christian Life."

June 14, 2024

We need times of shelter and rest with Christ, for the action that God calls us to take.

Fr Laurence Quin-Morris Requiescat In Pace

June 11, 2024

Fr Laurence's funeral Mass will take place at St Joseph's, Redhill, on Friday 5 July

Bishop John Arnold urges party leaders to prioritise the planet

June 10, 2024

Climate crisis is an urgent challenge, the earth is warming faster than first thought.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "The call to do God's will must come before all else"

June 7, 2024

"This Sunday’s readings speak to us about the impact of division."

Remove the 50% cap: your voice can help support Catholic Education in the UK

June 4, 2024

The current cap prevents the Church from accessing funding & establishing new schools

The first issue of "Grand News" our newsletter for grandparents has launched!

June 3, 2024

'Grand News' aims to uplift grandparents, keeping them in touch with wonderful events in the Diocese

June Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

June 3, 2024

There is nothing ‘ordinary’ about Ordinary Time! In this season, we are encouraged to grow and mature in daily expression of our faith.

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".

Latest Publications

Grand News - newsletter for grandparents

Environment Group Leaflet