Diocesan News

Parish of Brighton & Hove musicians gather for day of music-making & formation

October 9, 2025

The gathered musicians looked at new music, considering the liturgical context and ways of introducing new pieces in our communities.

St Dunstan's, Woking, and St Hugh's, Knaphill, awarded CAFOD LiveSimply Award

October 3, 2025

The award is open to Catholic parishes & schools who can demonstrate that they live simply, sustainably, and in solidarity with the poor.

Pope Leo encourages Catholics to pray a daily Rosary for peace this October

October 3, 2025

"May you be faithful instruments of reconciliation in your daily lives."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We see fresh green shoots of faith"

October 3, 2025

"As Christ’s faithful people we must persevere in proclaiming the message of life in Him, even when the circumstances are difficult."

Bishop Paul McAleenan’s message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2025

September 30, 2025

Hostility and prejudice towards migrants and refugees must not harden our hearts.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We are called to be saints

September 26, 2025

"Keep mind and heart, every effort, on the building of the Kingdom of God in love and service – for this is true riches."

Worth Abbey Choir, with guest singers from across the Diocese, performs in Paris

September 25, 2025

The choir gave two concerts on the theme of the Assumption – at Saint-Sulpice and at the beautiful church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont.

Safeguarding Inspectorate calls for information on engagement with abuse survivors

September 25, 2025

Information submitted will help inform the CSSA’s first thematic inspection. The full report with recommendations will be published in 2026.

Education News

The Alpha Beta - November issue out now!

November 10, 2025

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

Leading in Faith course 2025-6 convenes at Ladywell Franciscan Centre

November 10, 2025

Participants from schools and Trusts from around the Diocese, had the opportunity to listen, discuss and pray together.

Archbishop Romero Trust & Oscar Romero Award Anniversary Mass in Southwark

November 3, 2025

Archbishop John Wilson held St Oscar up as an example to parishes & schools: a bishop who "made his own the plight" of his people.

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Leatherhead, joins Xavier Catholic Education Trust

November 3, 2025

The school becomes the eighteenth primary and twenty-second school to join Xavier CET.

Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter on Catholic Education: "Drawing New Maps of Hope"

October 28, 2025

"Educate to promote dignity, justice, and trust in a war-torn world"

New survey on neurodiversity and the Catholic Faith

October 28, 2025

The Catholic Bishop's Conference and Birmingham Newman University would like to hear from neurodivergent Catholic adults and caregivers.

Pope Leo to name St John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education

October 24, 2025

The Holy Father will designate Newman as co-patron saint of education, with St Thomas Aquinas, during the Jubilee for Education.

Sussex Catholic Education Trust launched to support Sussex diocesan schools

October 21, 2025

The Trust aims to ensure every child access to a high-quality education that nurtures their spiritual, academic, and personal growth.

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