Diocesan News

We begin nine days of prayer today as we prepare to welcome our new bishop

October 11, 2026

“You yourselves like living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house."

What happens when a priest is ordained a bishop?

October 9, 2026

Our Formation & Spirituality Adviser Deacon Jon Harman shares a new reflection.

Watch a new short film about the source and summit of our faith

October 8, 2026

Canon Tom & the Poor Clares explore the sacramental re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross.

Churches across England & Wales will mark Prisoners’ Sunday this weekend

October 5, 2026

Catholic charity Pact has been supporting people & families impacted by imprisonment for 125 years.

Deacon Jon explores the significance of a bishop’s mitre, crozier & cross

October 1, 2026

'Each of these symbols helps us to understand a bishop's ministry'

Exploring the ministry of a bishop as we prepare for Fr Stephen's Episcopal Ordination

September 25, 2026

"The ministry of a bishop connects us with the Church's beginnings."

World Day for Migrants & Refugees: “Even just one of these children”

September 23, 2026

“The cry of displaced children rises to God today,” Pope Leo said in his Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

St Edmund's Godalming: Striding in support of Christian churches

September 19, 2026

Parishioners set off on a 3.5-hour walk from St John's in Farncombe, raising over £500 so far.

Education News

400 years' service to Catholic education celebrated at Mass of Thanksgiving

July 6, 2026

Staff from our Catholic schools who are retiring or stepping down after faithful service in a variety of roles gathered at Arundel Cathedral

Message to schools from Bishop-elect Stephen Wang, the new Bishop of Arundel & Brighton

July 2, 2026

Rector of the Venerable English College in Rome succeeds Archbishop Richard Moth as the Sixth Bishop of Arundel & Brighton.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Dorking, joins Xavier Catholic Education Trust

July 1, 2026

The school becomes the nineteenth primary and twenty-third school to join Xavier CET.

Bosco CET teams gather for inspirational INSET day

June 30, 2026

The assembled Trust staff heard from speakers Rebecca Stephens, Everest climber, and Isaac Harvey, disability advocate.

School leaders complete "Leading in Faith" course

June 25, 2026

Leaders reflected on what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school and engaged in the faith formation we need for mission.

Children from Brighton & Hove schools take part in Hands of Hope Design Award

June 25, 2026

The theme was "Stewards of Creation" and how we all have our part to play in caring for our environment.

Over 800 pupils gather at Worth for Good Shepherd Celebration

June 19, 2026

Each school presented their own decorated 'Legacy of Hope' anchor to Monsignor Tony Barry

Embedding Catholic Social Teaching for human flourishing & the common good

June 16, 2026

Pupils and school leaders from four diocesan schools share their Oscar Romero Award journeys.

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