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World Day of Prayer: I Made You Wonderful

February 27, 2025

Based on Ps 139, the programme for this year's WDP was written by women of the Cook Islands

Bishop Richard commends new resource exploring "the riches of Catholic Social Teaching"

February 25, 2025

Turning Tables helps Catholics use Scripture and their faith to inspire effective social justice action.

Lourdes Pilgrimage Nurse victorious at Invictus Games

February 21, 2025

Kayleigh Pierce won Gold in the "Women's Novice Alpine Sit Ski" at the 2025 Invictus Games in Canada last week.

Pope Francis' condition "showing slight improvement" in hospital

February 21, 2025

The Holy See Press Office reports that on Thursday "he received the Eucharist and then dedicated himself to work activities."

Fairtrade at 30 - the future is fair

February 21, 2025

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

Local Faith Communities Unite Against Assisted Dying Bill

February 17, 2025

Parishioners from Lewes, Peacehaven, Newhaven, and Seaford convened at Project Galilee to discuss the Assisted Dying Bill.

Haslemere parish event fundraises for Books2Africa charity

February 17, 2025

Parishioners at Our Lady of Lourdes in Haslemere raised over £1,620 with a quiz, meal and raffle

Racial Justice Sunday: “Pilgrims of Hope: Our Journey Together Towards Racial Justice”

February 15, 2025

"We must continue walking and praying together on the path to racial justice."

Education News

New Head inducted for St Alban’s, East Molesey

December 16, 2024

Bishop Richard inducted Emma Daly as Head of School during Mass at St Barnabas Church.

Retirement celebrations for Theresa Kenefick at St Joseph's School, Epsom

December 13, 2024

The community gathered to recognise over 30 years of outstanding service to the school and parish.

100 school leaders meet to explore Catholic Social Teaching in our schools

December 13, 2024

The two-day event with Bishop Richard was attended by more than 100 delegates, with a number of expert speakers.

A Christmas card from the Education Service

December 10, 2024

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.

New Head of School and Executive Head inducted at St Mary's, Bognor

November 25, 2024

Kathryn Cole and Peter Edgington were inducted by Bishop Richard at Our Lady of Sorrows.

Students from St John the Baptist, Woking, visit House of Lords with Anti-Bullying Alliance

November 15, 2024

The students were invited to the House of Lords to chair the charity's Anti-Bullying event

A joyful and successful half term for the Schools Singing Programme

November 5, 2024

Children are enjoying developing their repertoire and participating in school and parish Masses.

Fiona McGrath is inducted as new Head of School at St Francis' School, Caterham

November 4, 2024

During Mass at the Sacred Heart, Caterham, Bishop Richard said that command to love God and neighbour is at the heart of a Catholic school.

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