Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We rejoice that the coming of the Lord is near."

December 12, 2025

"We need to learn the patience of the farmer, who must wait for the rain, the sun and the results of the crop."

Crawley Deanery clergy and lay leaders join “The Big Parish Congress”

December 11, 2025

80 parishioners from 14 churches explored the Pastoral Plan, praying & discerning together.

Bishop Richard's homily for the Inauguration of the new Parish of Weybridge

December 11, 2025

"Today’s inauguration brings us closer together our mission."

Pope Leo in Beirut: "Choose peace as a way, not just a goal"

December 5, 2025

Pope Leo concluded his Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon on Tuesday.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Peace and justice are gifts of the Spirit

December 5, 2025

"May the world hear the warnings of John the Baptist and be open to the gifts of the Spirit and the peace that is Jesus’ gift to us."

People and clergy celebrate the start of the new Guildford Catholic Parish

December 4, 2025

“Today’s inauguration brings us closer together in the wonderful adventure of the Gospel.”

Bishop Richard's homily for the Inauguration of the new Parish of Guildford

December 4, 2025

"Today’s inauguration brings us closer together in this wonderful adventure of the Gospel."

Stella Maris brings friendship, Christmas gifts and the love of Christ to seafarers and fishers

December 1, 2025

“There will be about 400,000 seafarers working over Christmas, separated from families and friends. We show them they are not forgotten."

Education News

St Catherine's, Littlehampton, welcomes visit from MP Alison Griffiths

July 18, 2026

Pupils had the opportunity to learn more about what an MP does and how decisions are made.

Diocesan medal for Peter Edgington of St Mary's, Bognor, & St Richard's, Chichester

July 17, 2026

Peter was thanked for his his humble and faith-filled leadership

Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated for Alan Mitchell, St Andrew's, Leatherhead

July 17, 2026

St Andrew's community came together to mark Alan's 16 years as Head.

National STEM Competition victory for St Oscar Romero students

July 14, 2026

The team built and coded a Lego "remote operated vehicle" to win the GUH STEM challenge.

Diocesan schools attend Faith in Action Award Ceremonies in Arundel Cathedral

July 13, 2026

Students were presented with Faith in Action & Oscar Romero Awards

Liturgy of Thanks held for Gemma Irvine and her headship at St Mary's, Worthing

July 9, 2026

Gemma was presented with a certificate from the Education Service and a long service medal.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of Toby Miller at St Peter's, Guildford

July 9, 2026

Toby Miller has been Head since 2014 and his leadership has been marked by faithful service, high aspiration for pupils and collaboration.

Education Service and diocesan CETs host Multi Academy Trust Immersion Day

July 6, 2026

Trust leaders from across the southeast gathered at St Paul’s Catholic College, Burgess Hill to share and collaborate

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