Diocesan News

Read Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the Baptism of the Lord

January 10, 2025

"Let us all come together for prayer, formation and the renewed mission for the world the Lord calls us to serve."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "The Word Made Flesh comes to us in mystery"

December 20, 2024

"Let the earth be opened and bring forth a Saviour."

Journeying in the Footsteps of Jesus

December 13, 2024

"Each year we journey through the Liturgical Calendar, walking in the Life events of Jesus, knowing that He is Risen and walks with us."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We wait with joyful hope."

December 13, 2024

"The expectancy that we see in those who listened to John the Baptist is ours."

Jubilee of Hope – Diocesan Celebrations

December 10, 2024

Special places of pilgrimage have been designated, and celebrations are planned in the Diocese.

Launch of "Remember Me: A Catholic Approach to Criminal Justice"

December 1, 2024

Bishop Richard says restorative justice can offer healing to the victims of crime and rehabilitation for offenders

Bishop Richard has issued a response to the passing of the Assisted Dying Bill

November 29, 2024

"Let us keep in prayer all those who will be already feeling fearful"

December Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

November 28, 2024

"Advent is a period of devout and expectant delight."

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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