Diocesan News

Bishop Richard launches “A Catholic Approach to Criminal Justice” in Westminster

January 21, 2025

Lord Farmer also spoke, highlighting the vital role of families and personal relationships

A CBE for Pact CEO Andy Keen-Downs

January 21, 2025

“This award is recognition of everyone who has worked tirelessly to put families at the heart of how our criminal justice system works."

Jubilee: "Much-needed signs of hope"

January 20, 2025

The commuting of death sentences in the US and release of prisoners in Zimbabwe and Cuba lift our gaze from the sorrow of war and violence.

Peace Sunday: an appeal for solidarity and justice

January 17, 2025

In this year's Message, Pope Francis highlights the role of debt in promoting global inequality and limiting human flourishing.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We receive the gifts the Spirit gives

January 17, 2025

"Let us not be silent about the wonderful things God does for us."

Bishops to travel to the Holy Land to support and advocate for Christians living there

January 16, 2025

Ending the violence in the region “has never been more urgent”.

Terminally Ill Adults Bill - House of Commons call for evidence

January 14, 2025

Members of the public, interested organisations and hospices are urged to act.

The role of the Permanent Deacon in the life and mission of the Church

January 14, 2025

“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” (Prov16:9)

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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