Diocesan News

Archbishop John Sherrington has issued a statement on the Assisted Suicide Bill

June 5, 2025

“This legislation would require many hospices and care homes to facilitate assisted suicide.”

Deaf Community members participate in Jubilee for People with Disabilities in Rome

June 5, 2025

Maria and Peter Booker, diocesan Deaf Service Coordinators, and Fr Ian Byrne joined a Catholic Deaf Association pilgrimage to Rome.

SVP publishes a new report on the "Hidden Crisis" of in-work poverty

May 30, 2025

In-work poverty has been rising steadily in the UK for nearly two decades and currently affects roughly 18% of the UK working population.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Through our witness, the world will believe"

May 30, 2025

"Wherever we are – whatever we do – our lives must speak to others of the wonder of the Lord’s love for us"

World Communications Day: Pope Leo & Pope Francis' message of peace

May 27, 2025

“Let us disarm communication of prejudice & resentment, fanaticism and even hatred. Let us disarm words and we will help disarm the world."

Pope Leo calls for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza

May 23, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, calling for a cessation of hostilities.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We must pray for peace

May 23, 2025

"The peace of the Risen Christ transforms our world and gives us a taste of the Kingdom of Heaven."

Prisoner support charity PACT responds to the Independent Sentencing Review

May 22, 2025

“The review highlights urgent need for improved regimes and engagement with prisoners’ families.”

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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