Diocesan News

Farnham Prayer Group marks an important milestone

September 16, 2025

The "Life in the Spirit" Prayer Group at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church celebrated its 45th anniversary on Saturday.

Festival of Hope: join Bishop Richard at Ardingly on 20 September!

September 16, 2025

Come and celebrate the diocesan 60th anniversary with Mass, renowned guest speakers and music from One Hope Project and diocesan schools.

Bishop Richard's homily for the Inauguration of the new Parish of Brighton & Hove

September 15, 2025

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

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Jesus is our life, our healing

September 12, 2025

"Jesus tells us that He must be lifted up, seen by all who gather around Him, that all may believe in Him."

Cardinal offers Pope birthday greetings and pledge of "devotion and unity"

September 11, 2025

To mark Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written to the Holy Father to assure him of the prayers of the faithful.

Fairtrade at 30 - the future is fair

September 10, 2025

It’s 30 years since the first Fairtrade certified products hit the supermarket shelves!

Catholic grant-making Charity marks "CST Prophet" Fr Charles Plater's 150th anniversary

September 9, 2025

The Charles Plater Trust welcomed more than 120 social justice thinkers and activists to Campion Hall.

Churches Together calls for prayer for peace in the Middle East on 21 September

September 5, 2025

On 21 September, Churches Together in England is encouraging] congregations across the nation to hold a minute’s silence.

Education News

Bishop Richard visits teachers gathered for the Postgraduate Certificate in RE course

September 29, 2025

The course is a new collaboration between the Diocese and St Mary’s University and aims to increase the number of RE specialists in schools.

Induction of Gemma Willcox at St Charles Borromeo, Weybridge

September 22, 2025

The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on Evangelii Gaudium Sunday.

New schemes to tackle Religious Education teacher shortage in schools

September 12, 2025

A new Postgraduate Certificate in RE course is now available to teachers from any diocese.

The Alpha Beta - September issue out now!

September 5, 2025

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

Diocesan Education Service joins Lourdes Pilgrimage

August 2, 2025

Eight members of the Education Service participated in this year's pilgrimage, in variety of roles.

Ann Baldwin, retiring from the Education Service, receives Bene Merenti from Bishop Richard

July 22, 2025

Ann has offered 21 years of exceptional service to the Church and to the mission of education in the Diocese.

Bishop Richard leads a liturgy for St Joseph’s, Brighton, as it prepares to close

July 18, 2025

Staff, pupils and parents gathered in the school hall and pupils read and sang beautifully, and planted a seed representing God's love.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of Catherine Burnham, Cardinal Newman, Hersham

July 17, 2025

The Cardinal Newman community gathered to thank Catherine for her work as Executive Headteacher.

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