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Diocesan News

The diocesan Tribunal celebrates 3 volunteers with 70 years combined service.

January 12, 2023

'Their work has truly been invaluable to us and to the people of the Diocese.'

Pope Francis' Homily at the Requiem Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

January 9, 2023

'Benedict, faithful friend of the Bridegroom, may your joy be complete'

Have you registered your free place for January's Justice & Peace Assembly?

January 9, 2023

This year's Assembly takes place in person, exploring food and conflict.

Make your voice heard on assisted suicide.

January 4, 2023

Take the Catholic Union's short survey and help inform their response.

Sign St Peter's petition to bring Fairtrade bananas to schools!

January 4, 2023

Pupils at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Leatherhead need your help.

'Voices of hope from inside' - read Bishop Richard's Tablet article.

January 2, 2023

'Unless prisons are reformed, they will exacerbate peoples' problems'

Pope Emeritus Benedict - a statement from the Bishops' Conference

December 31, 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict was 'close to the Lord & always his humble servant.'

Pope Benedict XVI Requiescat in Pace - A Statement from Bishop Richard

December 31, 2022

'We mourn his loss [and] are thankful for his steadfast witness and legacy'

Education News

New Head of School inducted for St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Redhill

January 13, 2025

Thomas Hall was inducted by Bishop Richard during Mass in the Parish of the Nativity of the Lord.

Diocesan Education Service & St Mary's University launch "Day by Day" Primary RE resources

December 20, 2024

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

Mass of Thanksgiving for Steve Tindall, as he retires from Holy Family, Addlestone

December 19, 2024

Steve retires after 12 years of headship and 35 years in Catholic education.

New Head inducted for St Alban’s, East Molesey

December 16, 2024

Bishop Richard inducted Emma Daly as Head of School during Mass at St Barnabas Church.

Retirement celebrations for Theresa Kenefick at St Joseph's School, Epsom

December 13, 2024

The community gathered to recognise over 30 years of outstanding service to the school and parish.

100 school leaders meet to explore Catholic Social Teaching in our schools

December 13, 2024

The two-day event with Bishop Richard was attended by more than 100 delegates, with a number of expert speakers.

A Christmas card from the Education Service

December 10, 2024

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.

New Head of School and Executive Head inducted at St Mary's, Bognor

November 25, 2024

Kathryn Cole and Peter Edgington were inducted by Bishop Richard at Our Lady of Sorrows.

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