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Christmas comes early with Westminster Cathedral stamp

November 13, 2024

The Royal Mail is celebrating Christmas 2024 with a series of five stamps, featuring original illustrations of cathedrals from across the UK

Dr Dominic Whitehouse and Fr David Murphy speak against Assisted Suicide Bill

November 7, 2024

Both speakers made passionate arguments in favour of "Assisted Living", instead of Assisted Suicide.

New Catholic, Anglican and Quaker Modern Slavery Ambassadors commissioned

November 5, 2024

Members of the diocesan Social Action Commission took part in a number of Anti-Slavery Day events held in Chichester Cathedral in October.

Synodality: A conversion aimed at becoming more missionary

October 31, 2024

The Final Document of the Synod recounts and relaunches an experience of Church as communion, participation, and mission.

November Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

October 31, 2024

"The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls"

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: In Jesus all may "have life and have it to the full”

October 25, 2024

"As we follow the Lord along the road of our lives, let us always reach out to others, inviting them to walk with us."

Preparations are underway for the Lourdes Pilgrimage Big Sing at Worth!

October 22, 2024

People from across our Diocese are invited to journey to Worth Abbey this Saturday to celebrate the music of the Pilgrimage.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Our world is in need of witness"

October 18, 2024

"We, as Jesus’ followers, must step into this space with the witness of our lives of faith, humility and service."

Education News

Diocesan schools top the tables for student happiness

April 3, 2025

Figures published by Ofsted, revealing parents' views on their children's happiness at school, rated diocesan schools very highly.

A Jubilee Walking Pilgrimage for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Guildford

March 28, 2025

More than 300 children from school years 1 to 6 journey in faith.

Bishop Richard celebrates the annual Governors’ Commissioning Mass

March 21, 2025

School Governors serve their communities and play an invaluable part in the leadership of our schools.

Benemerenti Medal for Antony Hudson, retiring Headmaster of St George's, Weybridge

March 19, 2025

Antony gifted the school a beautiful set of ceramic tiles made in Jerusalem, with the word ‘Shalom’ inscribed on them.

St Joseph's Specialist Trust, Cranleigh, achieves Romero Award Developer Level

March 14, 2025

St Joseph's is the first school in the Diocese to be awarded the Developer Level Award.

Tim Hallett inducted as Headteacher of St Joseph's, Epsom

March 11, 2025

Bishop Richard celebrated the Induction Mass with parish clergy, and spoke of the call to service of God and neighbour.

Celebrating Coaching Success: St Peter’s Catholic School Awarded Gold

March 7, 2025

The school has won the prestigious Gold Award for Coaching, Mentoring and Professional Learning in Education.

Xavier CET Early Career provision rated Outstanding by Ofsted

March 6, 2025

"We are incredibly grateful to work with such an exceptional lead provider, enabling us to deliver a first-class service."

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