Diocesan News

Pope Francis sends his condolences at the death of Queen Elizabeth.

September 16, 2022

The Pope highlighted the Queen's steadfast witness of faith in Jesus.

Stella Maris Chaplains save abandoned seafarers.

September 15, 2022

Find out how the Catholic charity saved hundreds who were stranded at sea during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Praying the Rosary this October.

September 12, 2022

Join the campaign to get a million children praying the Rosary.

A Roman Requiem for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

September 12, 2022

Bishop Richard celebrated a Solemn Requiem Mass in Rome on Sunday.

The St Bernadette Relic Tour of England, Scotland and Wales has begun.

September 5, 2022

An estimated 53,000 people thronged to Westminster Cathedral this weekend.

The Joy of Love - reflections on the themes of Amoris Laetitia

July 20, 2022

A new reflection document on Marriage and Family Life.

Bishops' Reflection on the Synodal National Synthesis Document.

July 19, 2022

Initial reflections in the light of our shared faith in Jesus Christ.

The Diocese welcomes its newest priest in a beautiful ordination Mass.

July 5, 2022

Congratulations to Fr Nicolas Harden who joins St Dunstan's in Woking.

Education News

Prayer & Liturgy Coordinators gather with Education Service & Jo Boyce

June 11, 2026

The Coordinators explored how to celebrate liturgies which embed the process: prepare, gather, listen, respond and mission.

CATSC welcomes Pope Leo's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

June 9, 2026

The Catholic Association of Teachers, Schools and Colleges issued a Statement of of Welcome and Gratitude for the AI-focussed papal letter.

St Mary Magdalene's, Bexhill, welcomes Dr Kieran Mullan MP

June 9, 2026

Dr Mullan was particularly impressed by the pupils' thoughtful responses to questions & the pride they demonstrated in their achievements.

Pope Leo's "Magnifica humanitas": AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence."

Delegates gather in Cardiff for this year's NBRIA Conference

May 19, 2026

The three-day event celebrated collaboration, innovation and hope in religious education.

St Mary’s University invites attendees to summer Catholic Education webinar series

May 18, 2026

Teachers and leaders in our diocesan schools are invited to join St Mary's current Summer Series of Catholic Education Webinars

Catholic Education Service gives endorsement to diocesan "Day by Day" resources

May 15, 2026

The Day by Day resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

Diocesan Education Service celebrates the completion of "Day by Day" RE resources

May 15, 2026

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

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