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Pope Leo announces date of canonisation for Carlo Acutis & Pier Giorgio Frassati

June 17, 2025

Blessed Carlo and Blessed Pier Giorgio will be canonised on 7 September.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The mystery of the Trinity is about relationships

June 13, 2025

"Through our baptism, we are brought to live our lives in the love that exists in the Trinity."

Pope Leo sends message of support for Day for Life 2025

June 12, 2025

Pope Leo prays that "all in society will be encouraged to defend a civilisation founded on authentic love and genuine compassion."

Parishioners from across Surrey and Sussex join our Pilgrimage to Walsingham

June 11, 2025

People of all ages marked the Holy Year, journeying together in faith and prayer to “England’s Nazareth.”

Day for Life 2025: "Hope Does Not Disappoint: Finding Meaning in Suffering"

June 11, 2025

"This year’s Day for Life is an invitation to pray for those who suffer and to remain with them, bearing witness to their unique value."

Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood hold General Chapter at Ladywell

June 9, 2025

35 sisters from around the world gathered to discern their future directions and who God wanted to lead them.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit

June 6, 2025

"We are called to be fearless in announcing the Good News."

Archbishop John Sherrington has issued a statement on the Assisted Suicide Bill

June 5, 2025

“This legislation would require many hospices and care homes to facilitate assisted suicide.”

Education News

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.

Congratulations to The Marist School for Surrey Health Schools programme achievements!

July 12, 2024

The school has been recognised for 'developing a Surrey Healthy Schools approach to wellbeing, health, inclusion & achievement.'

Hundreds of children join Arundel & Brighton’s Good Shepherd celebration at Worth Abbey

July 8, 2024

The celebration included a £5,766 donation to Missio - diocesan schools’ largest donation to date.

“Hymn tunes and folk tunes” - A summer concert series for the Schools Singing Programme

July 8, 2024

Schools in Surrey have been learning hymn tunes from every corner of the British Isles and folk tunes from across the world.

Induction Mass for Tim Hulse, Headteacher of St Philip Howard School, Barnham

July 8, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows, Bognor, with members of the parish and school communities

Cardinal Newman School students participate in Catholic Social Teaching and Social Organising event

July 4, 2024

Over 200 young people, teachers and leaders from all over England & Wales gathered to celebrate Community Organising work in schools

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