Diocesan News

Read Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection

November 28, 2025

"The First Sunday of Advent heralds the time of preparation for our celebration of the Lord’s birth"

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP joins diocesan Headteachers & School Leaders

November 26, 2025

“At the heart of education is the liberation of the imagination”

World Youth Day & National Youth Sunday are marked on Sunday, the Feast of Christ the King

November 20, 2025

Our diocesan Youth Council have been talking to young people, youth leaders & chaplains from across the Diocese.

People across Surrey and Sussex join diocesan teams online.

November 19, 2025

The popular annual webinar included updates from H&S, Property and Finance.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The Church is made of living stones

November 7, 2025

"The waters of baptism bring us to live our lives in the love that exists in the Trinity."

Diocesan extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion gather for Day of Reflection

November 6, 2025

Over one hundred extraordinary ministers gathered with Bishop Richard at Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge.

COP30 Day of Action: CAFOD appeals for support for action to safeguard the planet

November 2, 2025

The impact of climate change is being felt across the globe, but is hitting the world's poorest countries hardest

Diocesan Synod Team participates in Rome Jubilee Celebrations and Conference

November 1, 2025

Nine representatives from our diocesan Synod Team travelled to the Jubilee of Synodal Teams & Participatory Bodies at the Vatican in October

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

Latest Publications

Grand News - newsletter for grandparents

Environment Group Leaflet