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Bishop Richard's reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany

January 5, 2024

'We give to the Lord what has first been given to us: all that we are'

Applications to our Lourdes Pilgrimage are now open.

January 5, 2024

People across our community are invited to join this year's pilgrimage in its 50th anniversary year.

January Prayer Intentions and Scripture to support the new Pastoral Plan.

January 3, 2024

"At the beginning of Ordinary Time, the story of Jesus’ life and preaching unfolds in the Gospels"

Our Formation Team are offering a range of courses & events in 2024.

January 2, 2024

Events take place across the Diocese - register your place today.

Share your stories of Lourdes for a special commemorative book about the pilgrimage.

November 28, 2023

Be part of our diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes 50th anniversary celebrations!

Stella Maris port chaplains will support seafarers who are far from home this Christmas.

November 28, 2023

The charity are passionate about helping the people of the sea through the year.

Read Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the Feast of Christ the King

November 27, 2023

'We go from prayer to Mission and bring all back to Christ'

Invited Season III Episode I is LIVE

November 27, 2023

Watch the first of our brand new Invited Advent films here.

Education News

Three new schools join our diocesan Catholic Education Trusts

September 2, 2024

St Joseph's, Redhill, and St Francis', Caterham, have joined the Xavier Trust and St Wilfrid's, Burgess Hill, has joined the Bosco Trust.

New Chaplaincy Coordinator for our diocesan schools

September 2, 2024

Theresa McNamara, Chaplain at St Philip Howard School, has been appointed Chaplaincy Coordinator, working in the diocesan Education Service

Diocesan Buildings Officer Mark Brunet is awarded the Benemerenti Medal

July 25, 2024

Mark has demonstrated a 'breadth of experience & an invaluable understanding'.

Education Bishop announces Jubilee date for schools

July 23, 2024

Bishop Marcus Stock has announced that 24 January will be the launch day for for schools to mark the year of Jubilee

The Diocese celebrates “Faith in Action” across Sussex and Surrey Copy

July 23, 2024

132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.

Thanksgiving for the work of Maria Wheeler, retiring Head of St Francis', Caterham

July 18, 2024

Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.

Bishop Richard celebrates Mass marking teachers' 560 years of service to diocesan schools.

July 18, 2024

“Your ministry and care for our young people goes further than we can ever see.”

"Thank you and goodbye" to Jan Miles, retiring Deputy Head, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Crawley

July 15, 2024

On her retirement, Jan was awarded a diocesan medal for her services to Catholic education.

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