Diocesan News

Our diocesan Minstry of Consolation team welcomes new members

June 14, 2024

The programme was started 15 years ago to help support people who felt isolated as a result of bereavement, grief and loss.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Both rest and action are necessary in the Christian Life."

June 14, 2024

We need times of shelter and rest with Christ, for the action that God calls us to take.

Fr Laurence Quin-Morris Requiescat In Pace

June 11, 2024

Fr Laurence's funeral Mass will take place at St Joseph's, Redhill, on Friday 5 July

Bishop John Arnold urges party leaders to prioritise the planet

June 10, 2024

Climate crisis is an urgent challenge, the earth is warming faster than first thought.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "The call to do God's will must come before all else"

June 7, 2024

"This Sunday’s readings speak to us about the impact of division."

Remove the 50% cap: your voice can help support Catholic Education in the UK

June 4, 2024

The current cap prevents the Church from accessing funding & establishing new schools

The first issue of "Grand News" our newsletter for grandparents has launched!

June 3, 2024

'Grand News' aims to uplift grandparents, keeping them in touch with wonderful events in the Diocese

June Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

June 3, 2024

There is nothing ‘ordinary’ about Ordinary Time! In this season, we are encouraged to grow and mature in daily expression of our faith.

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.

Latest Publications

Grand News - newsletter for grandparents

Environment Group Leaflet