Diocesan News

"Thank you" from the Lourdes Pilgrimage Team, for Wishlist donations!

May 2, 2025

Lourdes Pilgrimage Director, Alex Manko, would like to thank those who have donated items from the Pilgrimage Wishlist, launched recently.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Let us pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit

May 2, 2025

We pray for the Cardinals who will meet to elect the next pope, and for our young people preparing for Confirmation.

Conclave to elect new Pope to begin on 7 May

May 1, 2025

The Cardinals present in Rome have agreed to begin the conclave on 7 May, 2025.

Gatwick Airport chaplaincy community say "thank you and farewell" to much-loved priest

April 30, 2025

Fr Binoy was "a friendly, welcoming presence whose ministry offered hope, support and healing."

Your church could receive one of five £1,000 funding pots from Tesco and easyfundraising

April 28, 2025

Tesco and easyfundraising have come together to offer a little help to churches.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "He called us to be merciful"

April 25, 2025

Pope Francis called us to care for our brothers and sisters, and to deepen our love for the Word of God.

Diocesan Trustee Clare, offers a personal perspective on meeting Pope Francis

April 25, 2025

I will "draw strength from [the encounter], for the rest of my life"

The Conclave: the Election of a new Pope

April 24, 2025

What is "the Conclave" and what happens during one?

Education News

Parishioners & Cardinal Newman students campaign with Citizens UK on affordable housing

March 16, 2026

The campaign aims to deliver affordable housing for the city and support key workers

Diocesan primary and secondary delegates join RSE conference

March 3, 2026

The day focussed on human dignity as a basis for leadership: “The greatest among you must be your servant” (Mt 23: 11)

Pupils from St Hugh of Lincoln, Woking, celebrate KSC Bible Quiz win

March 3, 2026

Guildford Knights of St Columba congratulated the winners for their exceptional knowledge and command of Scripture.

Diocesan Education Service celebrates Catholic School Inspection results

February 27, 2026

All our diocesan schools are rated "Good" or "Outstanding" - and one has created a video to celebrate their results!

Primary School Leaders Gather for Conference

February 18, 2026

Headteachers from across the Diocese gather for networking and spiritual reflection

Canon Jonathan Martin is elected Diocesan Administrator

February 16, 2026

The life and mission of the Diocese, its parishes, schools and offices, will continue steadily and faithfully.

Leaders in Catholic Education meet MPs at the Palace of Westminster

February 11, 2026

A Parliamentary Reception to celebrate Catholic Education in England & Wales took place in the Palace of Westminster on 10 February.

Diocesan schools celebrate service of +Richard to education

February 9, 2026

Schools across the Diocese contributed to a memories book of photos and messages, presented to +Richard by the diocesan Education Service.

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