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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

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

St Richard's School, Bexhill, raises over £100,000 with Sophie's Postcard art auction

July 4, 2024

Celebrities, artists, pupils and the general public donated 2,146 unique artworks

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

Inclusion Award achieved by St Cuthbert's School, Englefield Green

May 29, 2024

An inclusive school gives all pupils regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, achievements or background the opportunity to succeed

Pope Francis celebrates first World Children's Day in Rome, 25-26 May

May 23, 2024

The Holy Father issued a message to the children of the world

School Chaplains give thanks for Fr Stephen Ortiger’s contribution to their ministry.

May 23, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated a special Chaplains’ Mass at Ladywell in Godalming

Induction Mass for Paul Barber, Principal of St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill

May 14, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at St Richard's Catholic College, with clergy of the deanery and members of the community

Papal Award for Simon Parr, recently retired diocesan Education Officer

May 13, 2024

Simon Parr was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award, for his service to the Church

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