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Diocesan News

European Conference of J&P Commissions issues statement for International Human Rights Day.

December 12, 2022

'The goal must be a new European and global peace and security system'

CAFOD: Climate crisis is doing the most harm to the people least responsible for it.

December 7, 2022

East Africa is expected to suffer its fifth failed rainy season in a row.

King Charles and Mrs Olena Zelenska are welcomed to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral.

December 5, 2022

The Ukrainian Welcome Centre (UWC) was officially opened by His Majesty.

Catholic Union launches new 'Pub Talks' series.

December 5, 2022

Aimed at Catholics with a background or interest in politics/public affairs

Hastings to welcome a fantastic new Grandparents' Group.

December 1, 2022

The Dioceses' newest group will be based at St Mary Star of the Sea.

Our popular Evenings of Reflection for Confirmation and Youth groups are back!

November 30, 2022

Join Bishop Richard and Lizzie at venues across the Diocese.

The Season of Advent has begun.

November 28, 2022

We prepare for the Lord's arrival as the incarnate God of love.

CSAN Statement on the Autumn Statement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

November 24, 2022

The statement 'raises profound questions about quality of life in the UK'

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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