Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for Evangelii Gaudium Sunday

September 17, 2025

"Working together in our new parishes will pave the way for more effective mission across the Diocese."

Farnham Prayer Group marks an important milestone

September 16, 2025

The "Life in the Spirit" Prayer Group at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church celebrated its 45th anniversary on Saturday.

Festival of Hope: join Bishop Richard at Ardingly on 20 September!

September 16, 2025

Come and celebrate the diocesan 60th anniversary with Mass, renowned guest speakers and music from One Hope Project and diocesan schools.

Bishop Richard's homily for the Inauguration of the new Parish of Brighton & Hove

September 15, 2025

"Today’s inauguration brings us closer together in this wonderful adventure of the Gospel."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Jesus is our life, our healing

September 12, 2025

"Jesus tells us that He must be lifted up, seen by all who gather around Him, that all may believe in Him."

Cardinal offers Pope birthday greetings and pledge of "devotion and unity"

September 11, 2025

To mark Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written to the Holy Father to assure him of the prayers of the faithful.

Fairtrade at 30 - the future is fair

September 10, 2025

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

Catholic grant-making Charity marks "CST Prophet" Fr Charles Plater's 150th anniversary

September 9, 2025

The Charles Plater Trust welcomed more than 120 social justice thinkers and activists to Campion Hall.

Education News

Benemerenti for Jennifer Simpson of St Charles Borromeo School

April 4, 2025

Jennifer’s dedication to both school and parish was recognised and her contribution to the work of education was highlighted.

Diocesan schools top the tables for student happiness

April 3, 2025

Figures published by Ofsted, revealing parents' views on their children's happiness at school, rated diocesan schools very highly.

A Jubilee Walking Pilgrimage for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Guildford

March 28, 2025

More than 300 children from school years 1 to 6 journey in faith.

Bishop Richard celebrates the annual Governors’ Commissioning Mass

March 21, 2025

School Governors serve their communities and play an invaluable part in the leadership of our schools.

Benemerenti Medal for Antony Hudson, retiring Headmaster of St George's, Weybridge

March 19, 2025

Antony gifted the school a beautiful set of ceramic tiles made in Jerusalem, with the word ‘Shalom’ inscribed on them.

St Joseph's Specialist Trust, Cranleigh, achieves Romero Award Developer Level

March 14, 2025

St Joseph's is the first school in the Diocese to be awarded the Developer Level Award.

Tim Hallett inducted as Headteacher of St Joseph's, Epsom

March 11, 2025

Bishop Richard celebrated the Induction Mass with parish clergy, and spoke of the call to service of God and neighbour.

Celebrating Coaching Success: St Peter’s Catholic School Awarded Gold

March 7, 2025

The school has won the prestigious Gold Award for Coaching, Mentoring and Professional Learning in Education.

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