Diocesan News

Home Mission Sunday: sharing the "Beauty and Joy of Knowing Jesus Christ"

September 16, 2026

"This is the work, the mission, of the whole Church, it is the Great Commission, and comes into every area of life within the Church."

MPs vote against Assisted Suicide Bill after intense debate in Parliament

September 11, 2026

The bill was defeated by a majority of 16, with 286 votes to 270.

Education Sunday: Celebrating the life and mission of our schools

September 11, 2026

Established 178 years ago in 1848, the day provides an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to all those involved in Catholic education.

Pope speaks on human dignity, urging Christians to defend it in every circumstance

September 11, 2026

“Human dignity does not depend on a person’s abilities, wealth or position in life, nor on the right or wrong choices made.”

Learning from our Parish Safeguarding Audits - 3-year cycle completed

September 3, 2026

Over the past three years, the Safeguarding Office has completed a Parish Safeguarding Audit in every Parish in the Diocese.

Contact your MP today to speak out against the Assisted Suicide Bill

September 2, 2026

Members of Parliament face a vitally important vote on Friday 11 September.

Day of Prayer for Care of Creation: Pope Leo's call to "beat swords into ploughshares"

August 28, 2026

The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is celebrated on 1 September

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Stephen to take place on 19 October

July 31, 2026

Bishop Stephen will celebrate a special Mass of Welcome for people across our Diocese at Worth Abbey on Saturday 24 October.

Education News

The Alpha Beta - May issue out now!

May 7, 2026

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

Bosco CET welcomes Sacred Heart, Hastings, into the Trust family

May 1, 2026

The school brings the total of primary schools in the Trust to fifteen, joining the three secondary schools also in Bosco CET.

Choral Director Fraser Ellson nears end of fundraising Camino pilgrimage

April 23, 2026

Fraser and a fellow singer are walking and hiking to Santiago Compostela and raising funds for music education.

Students at St John the Baptist School, Woking, join competition to promote parish event

April 17, 2026

“It was an exciting moment for the DT department when St Dunstan’s approached us to design posters for their upcoming St Dunstan’s Festival"

Carol Scanlon, Head at St Mary's, Crowborough, receives diocesan medal on her retirement

March 30, 2026

Carol received the Education Service medal for her commitment to Catholic education at St Mary's, and St Joseph's, Redhill.

Mayfield Girls Reach National Debating Final

March 27, 2026

Mayfield School’s senior debating team has secured a place in the prestigious English‑Speaking Union (ESU) National Final

Journey through Holy Week with Canon Kieron O'Brien, Canon Jonathan Martin & Fr Jonathan How

March 26, 2026

Explore the sacred heart of the Christian liturgical year with 3 new short films

Children nationwide invited to join online Stations of the Cross from The Mark 10 Mission

March 23, 2026

Bishop Gerard Bradley & The Mark 10 Mission guide children prayerfully through all fourteen Stations of the Cross.

Latest Publications

Grand News - newsletter for grandparents

Environment Group Leaflet