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

St Oscar Romero students raise £15,000 for St Vincent de Paul Society, Worthing

October 14, 2025

Participants in this year's Overnight Walk and Mountain Challenge brought the school's 5-year fundraising total to £65,000.

Bishop Richard inducts Sarah McCurdy at St Philip's, Uckfield

October 13, 2025

Sarah, a long-serving teacher at the school was inducted as Headteacher during Mass at Our Lady Immaculate and St Philip Neri Church.

Secondary students gather in Arundel for annual pilgrimage

October 3, 2025

Bishop Richard encouraged the pilgrims to return to their schools filled with the message of hope we have received during this Jubilee year.

St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill, joins Bosco CET

October 1, 2025

St Richard's is the third secondary school to join the Bosco CET family.

Martyn Peebles inducted as Headteacher at St Polycarp's, Farnham

September 29, 2025

The community gathered at St Joan of Arc Church, Farnham, for a joyful Induction Mass

Bishop Richard visits teachers gathered for the Postgraduate Certificate in RE course

September 29, 2025

The course is a new collaboration between the Diocese and St Mary’s University and aims to increase the number of RE specialists in schools.

Induction of Gemma Willcox at St Charles Borromeo, Weybridge

September 22, 2025

The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on Evangelii Gaudium Sunday.

New schemes to tackle Religious Education teacher shortage in schools

September 12, 2025

A new Postgraduate Certificate in RE course is now available to teachers from any diocese.

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