Diocesan News

Cardinal Newman School & East Brighton parish Citizens UK representatives meet Pope Leo

July 4, 2025

Community organising charity Citizens UK includes more than 50 Catholic member institutions, including schools and parishes.

Weekly Reflection: "Openness to the Word demands a spirit of listening"

July 4, 2025

May our word to the world be that of the seventy-two, for it is the gift of the Risen Lord: “Peace be with you.”

Canon Paul Jennings celebrates 50 years of priesthood

July 3, 2025

Canon Paul has given many years’ of service to the diocesan Tribunal.

Sea Sunday: Seafarers need a Good Samaritan

July 3, 2025

This Sea Sunday, 13 July, we pray for seafarers and fishers, and thank them for the vital role they play in all of our lives.

People from across the Diocese join Corpus Christi celebrations at Arundel Cathedral

June 27, 2025

In his homily, Bishop Richard reflected on the Jubilee as a "journey to Christ", and the increasing numbers of people joining the Church.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: With Pope Leo, we pray for peace

June 27, 2025

"Let us strive for justice and promote the dignity of every person."

Crawley Deanery Clergy meet: focus on becoming & forming missionary disciples

June 26, 2025

Clergy from Crawley Deanery recently spent a prayerful and reflective 24 hours together to focus on "Prayer, Formation and Mission".

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations for Fr Chris Benyon

June 25, 2025

Fr Chris celebrated 60 years of priesthood on 12 June, with Mass with other jubilarians, in Seaford parish and in diocesan schools.

Education News

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.

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.

600 years' service to Catholic education celebrated at Mass of Thanksgiving

July 7, 2025

Staff from our Catholic schools who are retiring or stepping down after faithful service in a variety of roles gathered at Arundel Cathedral

Cardinal Newman School & East Brighton parish Citizens UK representatives meet Pope Leo

July 4, 2025

Community organising charity Citizens UK includes more than 50 Catholic member institutions, including schools and parishes.

End of year celebrations at Rydes Hill School

July 4, 2025

This year's Leavers' Mass was particularly poignant as the school will no longer be designated as a Catholic school from September.

Faith in Action and Oscar Romero Award winners gather at Worth Abbey

June 30, 2025

Schools from around the diocese gathered, with pupils being awarded their Faith in Action pins, and Oscar Romero Awards.

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