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Jubilee of Hope – Diocesan Celebrations

December 10, 2024

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

Make & learn this Advent: Creating a Jesse Tree and setting up your Advent Crib

December 2, 2024

Child-friendly Advent resources brought to you by our Formation Team.

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."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Redemption begins with the Angel's message"

November 28, 2024

"The presence of Christ, the life of Christ, His death and resurrection is our hope and our life, and we rejoice at His coming."

New Lectionary Resource from The God Who Speaks project

November 28, 2024

The resource will help parishes and schools deepen their love of Mass, the Bible and living the Gospel in daily life.

Expert panel on Assisted Dying: We do not eliminate suffering by eliminating the sufferer

November 28, 2024

"We are really bad at predicting prognosis - we can't predict 6 months ahead"

Education News

Induction of Anita Philbrook at Our Lady of Lourdes, Rottingdean

February 3, 2025

The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.

Jubilee of Hope launched in schools across the Diocese

January 28, 2025

Schools across our Diocese joined together with Cafod to celebrate the launch of the Jubilee Year.

Bishop Richard inducts new Head of School at St Cuthbert Mayne

January 27, 2025

Amy O’Donovan was inducted at Jesus Christ Redeemer of Mankind Church, Cranleigh.

St Mary's University and the Diocesan Education Service collaborate on new RE Resources

January 23, 2025

Devised to support the RE Directory, “Day by Day” aims to enrich and enhance the teaching of Primary RE in Catholic schools.

New Head of School inducted for St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Redhill

January 13, 2025

Thomas Hall was inducted by Bishop Richard during Mass in the Parish of the Nativity of the Lord.

Diocesan Education Service & St Mary's University launch "Day by Day" Primary RE resources

December 20, 2024

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

Mass of Thanksgiving for Steve Tindall, as he retires from Holy Family, Addlestone

December 19, 2024

Steve retires after 12 years of headship and 35 years in Catholic education.

New Head inducted for St Alban’s, East Molesey

December 16, 2024

Bishop Richard inducted Emma Daly as Head of School during Mass at St Barnabas Church.

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