Diocesan News

Invited Season III launches in less than three weeks!

November 7, 2023

This Season's key speakers and contributors have just been announced.

Bishops issue a statement on the war between Israel and Hamas.

November 7, 2023

'We urge [the UK Government] to continue diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire'

Bishops call on government to prioritise the poor and the common good.

October 31, 2023

CBCEW's Social Justice Department has released a new cost of living crisis statement.

Synod Report: A Church that involves everyone and is close to world’s wounds.

October 31, 2023

'New languages and renewed structures, old and new missions.'

Woking Parish launch fantastic LiveSimply website.

October 26, 2023

The site is packed with information and resources on caring for our common home.

Bishop Richard welcomes Lourdes Pilgrimage Young Helpers for dinner.

October 18, 2023

Applications to join our 50th Anniversary Pilgrimage next year open in January!

Pope Francis publishes an Apostolic Exhortation dedicated to St Thérèse of Lisieux.

October 18, 2023

Canon Christopher Thomas shares a reflection on his devotion to the saint.

World Mission Sunday - 22 October 2023

October 10, 2023

Missio invites you to set hearts ablaze in Kenya like Sr Mary.

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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