Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's diocesan Synod Response has been sent to Bishops' Conference

May 29, 2022

Click here to access the 'Synthesis of Synod Responses' document.

Woking parish share their contactless giving story: "Cash is going out of fashion fast, bring it on!"

May 24, 2022

Gift Aid Organiser, Ian White shares how this new way of giving helped to support the parish.

The Sunday Obligation: returning to Mass at Pentecost.

May 10, 2022

'Believers need to journey in faith & worship with their fellow disciples.'

Tuesday 17 May 2022 marks a Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse.

May 9, 2022

Bishop Richard has asked that this day is recognised across our parishes.

Petworth and Midhurst's Parish Family Group send school bags to Malawi.

April 21, 2022

Parishioners donated and filled 31 bags for the charity Mary's Meals.

How can our community and parishes can help the people of Ukraine?

March 18, 2022

Resources on hosting refugees from Ukraine & Opportunities for prayer.

Our Parish Grandparents' Groups are welcoming new members!

March 16, 2022

There are a range of wonderful events planned for 2022.

We're building for mission at the St Philip Howard Centre.

March 12, 2022

Building works are well underway at our diocesan Central Office in Crawley!

Education News

Diocesan Education Service joins Lourdes Pilgrimage

August 2, 2025

Eight members of the Education Service participated in this year's pilgrimage, in variety of roles.

Ann Baldwin, retiring from the Education Service, receives Bene Merenti from Bishop Richard

July 22, 2025

Ann has offered 21 years of exceptional service to the Church and to the mission of education in the Diocese.

Bishop Richard leads a liturgy for St Joseph’s, Brighton, as it prepares to close

July 18, 2025

Staff, pupils and parents gathered in the school hall and pupils read and sang beautifully, and planted a seed representing God's love.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of Catherine Burnham, Cardinal Newman, Hersham

July 17, 2025

The Cardinal Newman community gathered to thank Catherine for her work as Executive Headteacher.

Pilgrims of Hope: Called to Teach - St Bede's teacher joins Young Teacher pilgrimage to Rome

July 15, 2025

Patrick Kerr joined over 60 young teachers from England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland on a transformative pilgrimage to Rome.

Bishop Richard blesses new building at St Philip Howard Catholic School, Barnham

July 14, 2025

The new building, with English classrooms, Library and Resource Centre, will be a place where love of the students informs the learning.

St Joseph's, Dorking, celebrates Carolyn Scrutton's 31 years of service to Catholic education

July 11, 2025

Carolyn has given 31 years of service to Catholic education, 27 of these at St Joseph’s and 20 as Head.

Weybridge community pays tribute to Headteacher Stephen Holt on this retirement

July 11, 2025

Fr Con Foley celebrated Mass with with staff, governors, pupils, parents, deanery, trust and diocesan colleagues and Stephen's family.

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