Diocesan News

Pope Leo encourages Catholics to pray a daily Rosary for peace this October

October 3, 2025

"May you be faithful instruments of reconciliation in your daily lives."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We see fresh green shoots of faith"

October 3, 2025

"As Christ’s faithful people we must persevere in proclaiming the message of life in Him, even when the circumstances are difficult."

Bishop Paul McAleenan’s message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2025

September 30, 2025

Hostility and prejudice towards migrants and refugees must not harden our hearts.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We are called to be saints

September 26, 2025

"Keep mind and heart, every effort, on the building of the Kingdom of God in love and service – for this is true riches."

Worth Abbey Choir, with guest singers from across the Diocese, performs in Paris

September 25, 2025

The choir gave two concerts on the theme of the Assumption – at Saint-Sulpice and at the beautiful church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont.

Safeguarding Inspectorate calls for information on engagement with abuse survivors

September 25, 2025

Information submitted will help inform the CSSA’s first thematic inspection. The full report with recommendations will be published in 2026.

A celebration of faith, hope and mission as the Diocese marks its Diamond Jubilee

September 24, 2025

More than 1,000 people from across Sussex and Surrey join the diocese’s Festival of Hope!

"We give thanks for the many blessings & graces that have come to us [in 60 years]."

September 22, 2025

Read Bishop Richard's Festival of Hope celebration homily.

Education News

A Christmas card from the Education Service

December 16, 2025

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's digital card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.

Schools Singing Programme children join Advent & Christmas celebrations across the Diocese

December 9, 2025

Children participating in the Schools Singing Programme are contributing to Advent worship and Christmas preparations and celebrations.

Bishop Marcus Stock's Advent message to Catholic schools and universities

December 2, 2025

"The Holy Father states that our world needs [the] hope which is generated through education."

St Philip's Catholic Primary School, Arundel, joins Bosco Catholic Education Trust

December 1, 2025

The school becomes the twelfth primary (and the fifteenth school) to join Bosco CET.

St Hugh’s win the under-11’s School Choirs Award at Woking Music Festival

December 1, 2025

“The choirs’ singing was filled with joy & spirit – they’ve made us incredibly proud!”

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP joins diocesan Headteachers & School Leaders

November 26, 2025

“At the heart of education is the liberation of the imagination”

Catholic Social Teaching Conference for Redhill and Epsom deanery pupils

November 11, 2025

"When we serve others, we walk closely with Christ Himself."

The Alpha Beta - November issue out now!

November 10, 2025

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

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