Diocesan News

Archbishop Sherrington responds as assisted suicide Bill fails to become law

May 1, 2026

The Bill, strongly opposed by Catholic Church, ended its Committee Stage in the House of Lords last week

Pope Leo XIV holds audience with Archbishop of Canterbury

April 28, 2026

The Pope said "Anglicans and Catholics must continue working to overcome differences."

A special month of prayer for vocations begins this Sunday.

April 23, 2026

We know that God has a plan for each of us and has called each of us by name.

Radio Maria England marks Autism Acceptance Month

April 19, 2026

Radio Maria is offering special broadcasts on faith, inclusion and belonging

Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group: support for people in immigration detention locally

April 17, 2026

GWDG supports and befriends people in immigration detention in Brook House and Tinsley House at Gatwick Airport.

St Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles exhibition to visit Weybridge

April 17, 2026

Christ the Prince of Peace Church will host the exhibition detailing many of the Eucharistic miracles recorded around the world, in August.

Archbishop Richard echoes Pope Leo’s calls for peace

April 17, 2026

Archbishop Richard stressed the importance of combatting indifference in the face of war and suffering.

CAFOD appeals to us to "Stand with Sudan"

April 14, 2026

This month marks the third anniversary of the war in Sudan. It’s a crisis that continues to devastate millions of lives.

Education News

The Alpha Beta - September issue out now!

September 5, 2025

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

Diocesan Education Service joins Lourdes Pilgrimage

August 2, 2025

Eight members of the Education Service participated in this year's pilgrimage, in variety of roles.

Ann Baldwin, retiring from the Education Service, receives Bene Merenti from Bishop Richard

July 22, 2025

Ann has offered 21 years of exceptional service to the Church and to the mission of education in the Diocese.

Bishop Richard leads a liturgy for St Joseph’s, Brighton, as it prepares to close

July 18, 2025

Staff, pupils and parents gathered in the school hall and pupils read and sang beautifully, and planted a seed representing God's love.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of Catherine Burnham, Cardinal Newman, Hersham

July 17, 2025

The Cardinal Newman community gathered to thank Catherine for her work as Executive Headteacher.

Pilgrims of Hope: Called to Teach - St Bede's teacher joins Young Teacher pilgrimage to Rome

July 15, 2025

Patrick Kerr joined over 60 young teachers from England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland on a transformative pilgrimage to Rome.

Bishop Richard blesses new building at St Philip Howard Catholic School, Barnham

July 14, 2025

The new building, with English classrooms, Library and Resource Centre, will be a place where love of the students informs the learning.

St Joseph's, Dorking, celebrates Carolyn Scrutton's 31 years of service to Catholic education

July 11, 2025

Carolyn has given 31 years of service to Catholic education, 27 of these at St Joseph’s and 20 as Head.

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