Diocesan News

People across Surrey and Sussex join diocesan teams online.

November 19, 2025

The popular annual webinar included updates from H&S, Property and Finance.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The Church is made of living stones

November 7, 2025

"The waters of baptism bring us to live our lives in the love that exists in the Trinity."

Diocesan extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion gather for Day of Reflection

November 6, 2025

Over one hundred extraordinary ministers gathered with Bishop Richard at Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge.

COP30 Day of Action: CAFOD appeals for support for action to safeguard the planet

November 2, 2025

The impact of climate change is being felt across the globe, but is hitting the world's poorest countries hardest

Diocesan Synod Team participates in Rome Jubilee Celebrations and Conference

November 1, 2025

Nine representatives from our diocesan Synod Team travelled to the Jubilee of Synodal Teams & Participatory Bodies at the Vatican in October

St John Henry Newman: Doctor of the Church & Patron Saint of Catholic Education

October 31, 2025

Pope Leo to declare St John Henry Newman the 38th Doctor of the Church on the Feast of All Saints.

Prayers for peace continue as the fragile ceasefire in Gaza continues to hold

October 31, 2025

Earlier this week Pope Leo decried "the abuses of power, displays of force, and indifference to the rule of law" across the world.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Let us become a community of saints."

October 31, 2025

The Feast of All Saints reflects the full wonder of our Church.

Education News

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.

Weybridge community pays tribute to Headteacher Stephen Holt on this retirement

July 11, 2025

Fr Con Foley celebrated Mass with with staff, governors, pupils, parents, deanery, trust and diocesan colleagues and Stephen's family.

600 years' service to Catholic education celebrated at Mass of Thanksgiving

July 7, 2025

Staff from our Catholic schools who are retiring or stepping down after faithful service in a variety of roles gathered at Arundel Cathedral

Cardinal Newman School & East Brighton parish Citizens UK representatives meet Pope Leo

July 4, 2025

Community organising charity Citizens UK includes more than 50 Catholic member institutions, including schools and parishes.

End of year celebrations at Rydes Hill School

July 4, 2025

This year's Leavers' Mass was particularly poignant as the school will no longer be designated as a Catholic school from September.

Faith in Action and Oscar Romero Award winners gather at Worth Abbey

June 30, 2025

Schools from around the diocese gathered, with pupils being awarded their Faith in Action pins, and Oscar Romero Awards.

Schools journey to Arundel for this year's Good Shepherd celebration

June 26, 2025

The theme this Jubilee Year was "Pilgrims of Hope", with readings highlighting the importance of proclaiming "the good news to the poor".

Diocesan school staff gather for "Leading in Faith" day

June 26, 2025

Participants have been meeting and praying together, discerning what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school or Trust.

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