Diocesan News

Join CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk

January 12, 2024

Can you make an “astonishing difference” and walk 200km before Easter?

Peace Sunday takes place on Sunday 14 January

January 11, 2024

The theme this year is ‘Artificial Intelligence and Peace’.

Bishop Richard has released a new Pastoral Plan for the Diocese.

January 11, 2024

You can read the 'The Word Who is Life: The Call to Mission' and watch the webinar now.

Gardening for wildlife this January

January 10, 2024

Create beautiful spaces for God’s creation and get planning!

Bishop Richard's reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany

January 5, 2024

'We give to the Lord what has first been given to us: all that we are'

Applications to our Lourdes Pilgrimage are now open.

January 5, 2024

People across our community are invited to join this year's pilgrimage in its 50th anniversary year.

January Prayer Intentions and Scripture to support the new Pastoral Plan.

January 3, 2024

"At the beginning of Ordinary Time, the story of Jesus’ life and preaching unfolds in the Gospels"

Our Formation Team are offering a range of courses & events in 2024.

January 2, 2024

Events take place across the Diocese - register your place today.

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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