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Prayers for Peace in the Holy Land

March 8, 2024

Cardinal Vincent Nichols calls for Friday 8 March to be a day of prayer for peace in the Holy Land.

Pope to celebrate Mass of the Lord's Supper at women's prison in Rome

March 8, 2024

Pope Francis will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass at the Rebibbia women’s prison.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We are works of art, created by and for God's love.

March 8, 2024

"We can be at home once more – brought home through Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection. We rejoice."

Bishop Richard is celebrating Mass at this summer’s Big Church Festival!

March 7, 2024

‘This year's event promises to be better than ever before with a fantastic line up’

50th Anniversary celebrations in our sister diocese of Chulucanas

March 7, 2024

The clergy and people of Chulucanas celebrate 50 years as a diocese, with a visit from brothers from Taizé

Canon Peter Newsam reports on ‘From Christendom to Apostolic Mission’

March 5, 2024

‘We must see the world as it really is, charged with unseen, but very real, spiritual realities.’

Invited Episode 3 is live! This week's episode explores the theme of community

March 4, 2024

What does it mean to BE Church? Fr Thomas guides us through his reflections on Ecclesiology.

Parkminster monks switch to solar energy

March 4, 2024

The monks at St Hugh’s Charterhouse have invested in solar energy to power their monastery

Education News

St Mary's University and the Diocesan Education Service collaborate on new RE Resources

January 23, 2025

Devised to support the RE Directory, “Day by Day” aims to enrich and enhance the teaching of Primary RE in Catholic schools.

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.

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