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The Quiet Revival: Bible Society reports rise in church attendance, led by Gen Z

April 16, 2025

The Bible Society reports that church attendance has risen by 50 per cent over the last six years.

Ecumenical Pastoral Letter marks 1700th anniversary of Council of Nicaea

April 15, 2025

"With One Voice and One Heart": The Presidents of Churches Together in England issued the pastoral letter to mark Easter and the anniversary

Lourdes Pilgrimage launches new pilgrim-care Wishlist

April 15, 2025

The Pilgrimage Team is appealing for essential equipment and supplies to care for Lourdes pilgrims safely, comfortably, and with dignity.

Venerable English College, Rome, publishes new guides to welcome Jubilee visitors

April 14, 2025

The College has published new guides to its history and mission, and offers a welcome to pilgrims.

Guildford CathSoc visits the Poor Clares at Crossbush

April 12, 2025

"The nuns and the students very much enjoyed having time to hear about each other’s experiences."

Prayers for Peace in Gaza

April 12, 2025

Fr Gabriel Romanelli, of the Holy Family Church, Gaza, spoke to Vatican News recently about the community's unceasing prayers for peace.

The Catholic Medical Assocation speaks out against "Assisted Dying"

April 11, 2025

"Catholic Moral Teaching holds that it is always wrong to make a direct attack on innocent human life."

Bishop Richard blesses new altar at St Joseph's Specialist Trust

April 11, 2025

Bishop Richard blessed the altar designed by the Trust’s carpentry team and visited the Enterprise Café

Education News

Diocesan schools top the tables for student happiness

April 3, 2025

Figures published by Ofsted, revealing parents' views on their children's happiness at school, rated diocesan schools very highly.

A Jubilee Walking Pilgrimage for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Guildford

March 28, 2025

More than 300 children from school years 1 to 6 journey in faith.

Bishop Richard celebrates the annual Governors’ Commissioning Mass

March 21, 2025

School Governors serve their communities and play an invaluable part in the leadership of our schools.

Benemerenti Medal for Antony Hudson, retiring Headmaster of St George's, Weybridge

March 19, 2025

Antony gifted the school a beautiful set of ceramic tiles made in Jerusalem, with the word ‘Shalom’ inscribed on them.

St Joseph's Specialist Trust, Cranleigh, achieves Romero Award Developer Level

March 14, 2025

St Joseph's is the first school in the Diocese to be awarded the Developer Level Award.

Tim Hallett inducted as Headteacher of St Joseph's, Epsom

March 11, 2025

Bishop Richard celebrated the Induction Mass with parish clergy, and spoke of the call to service of God and neighbour.

Celebrating Coaching Success: St Peter’s Catholic School Awarded Gold

March 7, 2025

The school has won the prestigious Gold Award for Coaching, Mentoring and Professional Learning in Education.

Xavier CET Early Career provision rated Outstanding by Ofsted

March 6, 2025

"We are incredibly grateful to work with such an exceptional lead provider, enabling us to deliver a first-class service."

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