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Diocesan News

The Sunday Obligation: returning to Mass at Pentecost.

May 10, 2022

'Believers need to journey in faith & worship with their fellow disciples.'

Tuesday 17 May 2022 marks a Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse.

May 9, 2022

Bishop Richard has asked that this day is recognised across our parishes.

Petworth and Midhurst's Parish Family Group send school bags to Malawi.

April 21, 2022

Parishioners donated and filled 31 bags for the charity Mary's Meals.

How can our community and parishes can help the people of Ukraine?

March 18, 2022

Resources on hosting refugees from Ukraine & Opportunities for prayer.

Our Parish Grandparents' Groups are welcoming new members!

March 16, 2022

There are a range of wonderful events planned for 2022.

We're building for mission at the St Philip Howard Centre.

March 12, 2022

Building works are well underway at our diocesan Central Office in Crawley!

Helping and supporting the people of Ukraine.

March 11, 2022

Guidance to parishes to wishing to donate to Ukraine.

Sister Clare is taking to the sky to tackle homelessness.

March 9, 2022

Can you sponsor her Wing Walking fundraising challenge?

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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