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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"

Pope Leo XIV: personal reflections from priests who know him

May 29, 2025

Priests in our Diocese who know Pope Leo from work in Peru or as the Augustinian Prior General share memories and thoughts on his election.

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

Cardinal Newman students campaign successfully for counselling in schools

October 21, 2024

A pilot programme offering counselling to all Year 9 students has just been launched.

New Head of School inducted at St Anne's, Chertsey

October 21, 2024

Carmel Martin was inducted by Bishop Richard, who spoke of the vocation to teaching and the call to service.

Cardinal Newman School, Hove, takes on dawn walk to raise awareness of mental health

October 11, 2024

The Samaritans' Dawn Walk challenge is to walk 5 kilometres at sunrise.

Worth School named Boarding School of the Year at independent schools awards

October 11, 2024

The school's values, reflected in life at the school, impressed the judges.

Leaders from Diocesan schools gather at Ladywell for "Leading in Faith" day

October 10, 2024

Speakers spoke about the purpose of Catholic education, their own faith formation and the need to nurture one’s faith as a leader.

130 secondary school students from across the Diocese journey to Arundel on pilgrimage

October 10, 2024

Students from 12 Diocesan schools took part in the pilgrimage walk, Mass and a picnic.

St Peter's, Guildford, launches new Sixth Form Learning Centre

October 7, 2024

30 more students will be able to access and benefit from the excellent learning opportunities St Peter’s provides.

St Oscar Romero students take on epic walking challenges to fundraise for Mary's Meals

October 4, 2024

The students raised more than £14,000 by walking Hadrian's Wall Path and the South Downs Way.

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