Diocesan News

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.

General Election 4 July 2024: resources from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference

June 1, 2024

Our Gospel values offer a different way of looking at politics based on the Common Good

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "The Eucharist calls for our upmost thanksgiving"

May 31, 2024

"The Eucharist is the food for our journey of life... The Lord gives us His very self as the supreme sustenance for our lives."

Be part of our diocesan Adoremus group journeying to Oscott this September

May 31, 2024

Renew and deepen your devotion to the Eucharist in preparation for next year’s Jubilee.

Bishop Richard celebrates Mass at the Big Church Festival

May 30, 2024

More than 30,000 Christians attended the fantastic two-day Sussex event

Bishop holds up first millennial saint as inspiration for young Catholics

May 29, 2024

Carlo Acutis, a London-born 15-year-old, will be declared the Church’s first millennial saint.

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.

Latest Publications

Grand News - newsletter for grandparents

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