Diocesan News

New diocesan Stations of the Cross resource published this Lent

April 4, 2025

The Stations booklet uses reflections edited for the Lourdes Pilgrimage by Canon Gerald Coates RIP and images from St Richard's, Chichester.

A Pastoral Letter from the Bishops of England & Wales

April 4, 2025

Catholics should act now to stop assisted suicide passing into law "No-one should be dispatched as a burden to others."

Appeal to support CAFOD's response to the Myanmar earthquake

April 3, 2025

Your donation will provide support for families affected by the disaster, with essentials such as water, food, lights, and mosquito nets.

Diocesan Modern Slavery Ambassadors speak at Migration Alliance Conference

April 3, 2025

They explored how to combat the scourge of Modern Slavery "hidden in plain sight [but] right here on our doorstep."

Diocesan representatives join 300 delegates at Churches Together in England Forum

April 1, 2025

Fr Aidan Murray OSB and Provost Emeritus Tony Churchill attended the Forum earlier this month in Swanwick.

Bishop Richard leads Day of Recollection for the SVP

April 1, 2025

"Many of the people to whom you minister feel a bit discarded; into that space you step, bringing the life and love of Christ."

Stella Maris chaplains bring hope to exploited fishers

April 1, 2025

Your support can help ensure that Stella Maris chaplains can work with exploited fishers, providing vital practical and emotional care.

The lights at St Dunstan’s, Woking, are shining a little more brightly this month

March 28, 2025

The church community successfully bid for a "Your Fund Surrey" grant for LED lighting.

Education News

The Alpha Beta - November issue out now!

November 10, 2025

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

Leading in Faith course 2025-6 convenes at Ladywell Franciscan Centre

November 10, 2025

Participants from schools and Trusts from around the Diocese, had the opportunity to listen, discuss and pray together.

Archbishop Romero Trust & Oscar Romero Award Anniversary Mass in Southwark

November 3, 2025

Archbishop John Wilson held St Oscar up as an example to parishes & schools: a bishop who "made his own the plight" of his people.

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Leatherhead, joins Xavier Catholic Education Trust

November 3, 2025

The school becomes the eighteenth primary and twenty-second school to join Xavier CET.

Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter on Catholic Education: "Drawing New Maps of Hope"

October 28, 2025

"Educate to promote dignity, justice, and trust in a war-torn world"

New survey on neurodiversity and the Catholic Faith

October 28, 2025

The Catholic Bishop's Conference and Birmingham Newman University would like to hear from neurodivergent Catholic adults and caregivers.

Pope Leo to name St John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education

October 24, 2025

The Holy Father will designate Newman as co-patron saint of education, with St Thomas Aquinas, during the Jubilee for Education.

Sussex Catholic Education Trust launched to support Sussex diocesan schools

October 21, 2025

The Trust aims to ensure every child access to a high-quality education that nurtures their spiritual, academic, and personal growth.

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