Diocesan News

Pope Leo's Homily from the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry

May 19, 2025

"I come to you as a brother, who desires to be the servant of your faith and your joy"

New Ministry of Consolation Befrienders commissioned to accompany the bereaved

May 16, 2025

The new Befrienders joined a network of 140 trained ministers who journey with those experiencing the loneliness and pain of loss.

Canon Kieron O’Brien highlights the progress of the Pastoral Plan across our Diocese

May 15, 2025

“It is hoped that by the end of this year all 11 new parishes will be formally established.”

The Diocese celebrates its first Mass for Migrants in conjunction with Citizens UK

May 15, 2025

“The many cultures from which we have come bring to our society a richness beyond measure.”

National Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse, 20 May 2025

May 14, 2025

The theme of the Day this year is “The Empty Chair”.

Fr Hugh Dutton reflects on the life of a missionary priest in Peru

May 14, 2025

'We arrived in Lima on New Years Eve 1981 - without our suitcases"

Catholic Union urges people to act against "Assisted Suicide" Bill before Friday

May 13, 2025

The Bill’s remaining stages - the report and third reading - will be debated by Parliament on 16 May.

Cardinal Nichols: Pope Leo XIV has the right “combination of talents” to lead the Church

May 13, 2025

Cardinal Nichols described Pope Leo XVI as a “citizen of the world” and explained why his experience are what the Church needs.

Education News

Over 800 pupils gather at Worth for Good Shepherd Celebration

June 19, 2026

Each school presented their own decorated 'Legacy of Hope' anchor to Monsignor Tony Barry

Embedding Catholic Social Teaching for human flourishing & the common good

June 16, 2026

Pupils and school leaders from four diocesan schools share their Oscar Romero Award journeys.

Prayer & Liturgy Coordinators gather with Education Service & Jo Boyce

June 11, 2026

The Coordinators explored how to celebrate liturgies which embed the process: prepare, gather, listen, respond and mission.

CATSC welcomes Pope Leo's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

June 9, 2026

The Catholic Association of Teachers, Schools and Colleges issued a Statement of of Welcome and Gratitude for the AI-focussed papal letter.

St Mary Magdalene's, Bexhill, welcomes Dr Kieran Mullan MP

June 9, 2026

Dr Mullan was particularly impressed by the pupils' thoughtful responses to questions & the pride they demonstrated in their achievements.

Pope Leo's "Magnifica humanitas": AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence."

Delegates gather in Cardiff for this year's NBRIA Conference

May 19, 2026

The three-day event celebrated collaboration, innovation and hope in religious education.

St Mary’s University invites attendees to summer Catholic Education webinar series

May 18, 2026

Teachers and leaders in our diocesan schools are invited to join St Mary's current Summer Series of Catholic Education Webinars

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