Diocesan News

New Catholic, Anglican and Quaker Modern Slavery Ambassadors commissioned

November 5, 2024

Members of the diocesan Social Action Commission took part in a number of Anti-Slavery Day events held in Chichester Cathedral in October.

Synodality: A conversion aimed at becoming more missionary

October 31, 2024

The Final Document of the Synod recounts and relaunches an experience of Church as communion, participation, and mission.

November Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

October 31, 2024

"The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls"

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: In Jesus all may "have life and have it to the full”

October 25, 2024

"As we follow the Lord along the road of our lives, let us always reach out to others, inviting them to walk with us."

Preparations are underway for the Lourdes Pilgrimage Big Sing at Worth!

October 22, 2024

People from across our Diocese are invited to journey to Worth Abbey this Saturday to celebrate the music of the Pilgrimage.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Our world is in need of witness"

October 18, 2024

"We, as Jesus’ followers, must step into this space with the witness of our lives of faith, humility and service."

World Mission Sunday: Everyone’s invited to share in God’s banquet

October 18, 2024

World Mission Sunday, on 20 October, celebrates a profound truth: we are all cherished children of God.

Guildford parishioners raise £900 for the Diocesan Refugee Fund

October 17, 2024

A fantastic fundraising Film Night attended by 62 parishioners at St Pius X church community in Guildford raised just over £900.

Education News

Catholic Social Teaching Conference for Redhill and Epsom deanery pupils

November 11, 2025

"When we serve others, we walk closely with Christ Himself."

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.

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