Diocesan News

Pope Leo sends message of support for Day for Life 2025

June 12, 2025

Pope Leo prays that "all in society will be encouraged to defend a civilisation founded on authentic love and genuine compassion."

Parishioners from across Surrey and Sussex join our Pilgrimage to Walsingham

June 11, 2025

People of all ages marked the Holy Year, journeying together in faith and prayer to “England’s Nazareth.”

Day for Life 2025: "Hope Does Not Disappoint: Finding Meaning in Suffering"

June 11, 2025

"This year’s Day for Life is an invitation to pray for those who suffer and to remain with them, bearing witness to their unique value."

Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood hold General Chapter at Ladywell

June 9, 2025

35 sisters from around the world gathered to discern their future directions and who God wanted to lead them.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit

June 6, 2025

"We are called to be fearless in announcing the Good News."

Archbishop John Sherrington has issued a statement on the Assisted Suicide Bill

June 5, 2025

“This legislation would require many hospices and care homes to facilitate assisted suicide.”

Deaf Community members participate in Jubilee for People with Disabilities in Rome

June 5, 2025

Maria and Peter Booker, diocesan Deaf Service Coordinators, and Fr Ian Byrne joined a Catholic Deaf Association pilgrimage to Rome.

SVP publishes a new report on the "Hidden Crisis" of in-work poverty

May 30, 2025

In-work poverty has been rising steadily in the UK for nearly two decades and currently affects roughly 18% of the UK working population.

Education News

St Mary Star of the Sea, Hastings, hosts visit from MP

October 8, 2026

Helena Dollimore MP spoke to the children about her role as an MP and the important work she does to represent the local community.

Post Graduate Certificate in RE course begins

October 7, 2026

Run in partnership with St Mary's University, the course is transformative for non-specialists teaching or planning to teach RE.

Students from 12 schools join Secondary Pilgrimage to Arundel

October 2, 2026

The pilgrims focused on "little things done with great love" as they journeyed and worshipped together.

New SEND and Inclusion Training Materials now available to schools

September 29, 2026

Free, editable materials include structured training content, facilitator guidance, practical strategies and activities.

Children across England & Wales invited to join October Rosary Challenge

September 28, 2026

The Mark 10 Mission is launching the challenge, to pray one decade of the Rosary a day in October.

New SEND & Inclusion Resources from the Oscar Romero Award

September 22, 2026

The resources aim to help ensure that every pupil can understand and respond to Catholic Social Teaching, and put faith into action.

The National Conversation: listening to young people’s views on our community

September 21, 2026

In National Conversation Week, schools, colleges and youth settings are encouraged to host conversation sessions.

St Cuthbert's, Englefield, hosts visit from MP in Pupil Parliament Week

September 14, 2026

MP Jack Rankin visited St Cuthbert's to lead a whole-school assembly and gave advice to Y6 pupils ahead of House Captain elections.

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