Diocesan News

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have issued a pastoral reflection on gender

April 24, 2024

Accompaniment is crucial to the journey of faith - everyone is welcome in the Church

National Lottery Awards for All England - Funding for Community Projects

April 23, 2024

The National Lottery Awards for All England scheme provides grants of up to £20,000 for projects with community benefits.

Parishes will be able to pre-order the new Lectionary shortly.

April 22, 2024

The updated Lectionary must be in use in Catholic parishes from 1 December 2024

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Discipleship starts from God's love and our baptism

April 19, 2024

However our discipleship is expressed, "it is God Who calls. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, accompanies us every step of the way."

We must respond generously to the Lord’s calling this Good Shepherd Sunday

April 17, 2024

Everybody has a vocation! Where is God leading you?

The Lourdes Redshirts celebrate 20 years with Mass at Arundel Cathedral

April 12, 2024

People across our community of faith joined Bishop Richard and members of our Lourdes Pilgrimage family to celebrate 20 years of Redshirts.

Professor Jim McManus appointed new Chair for Catholic prison support charity, Pact

April 12, 2024

Professor McManus brings extensive expertise in public health, psychology and strategy to the role.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We are called to live in the love that exists in God

April 12, 2024

Our belief in the Resurrection is the foundation of our mission "to proclaim His life and love to a world in need".

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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