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Bishop Sherrington Responds to Select Committee Report on Assisted Suicide

March 1, 2024

Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, has issued a statement on the publication of a report on Assisted Suicide.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The Lord’s is always calling us back to Him.

March 1, 2024

He is always knocking at the door, knowing what is within and desiring to transform us and make us His own.

Mother Goose in the Parish of Bognor & Slindon

February 29, 2024

Clergy and parishioners took part in the 27th annual parish pantomime.

New CTS booklet to help Catholics protect themselves against evil.

February 27, 2024

It includes prayers of protection, thanksgiving, and prayers of faith and confidence.

The CSSA has awarded the diocese a safeguarding grading of 'Results being Achieved'.

February 26, 2024

The Bishop and Trustees wish to thank all those who contributed to the report.

Bishop Sherrington welcomes introduction of baby loss certificates.

February 26, 2024

The Church stands close to parents in grief and surrounds them and their children with prayer.

The Synodal process continues, with a further chance to comment.

February 26, 2024

Following the publication of the synthesis report from the first session of the Synod, there is an opportunity for feedback.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Life is ours – it is Jesus’ gift to us.  

February 23, 2024

Sometimes our lives can seem like mountains – an uphill struggle in a place in which we may feel uncomfortable. Yet Jesus is with us.

Education News

New Head of School and Executive Head inducted at St Mary's, Bognor

November 25, 2024

Kathryn Cole and Peter Edgington were inducted by Bishop Richard at Our Lady of Sorrows.

Students from St John the Baptist, Woking, visit House of Lords with Anti-Bullying Alliance

November 15, 2024

The students were invited to the House of Lords to chair the charity's Anti-Bullying event

A joyful and successful half term for the Schools Singing Programme

November 5, 2024

Children are enjoying developing their repertoire and participating in school and parish Masses.

Fiona McGrath is inducted as new Head of School at St Francis' School, Caterham

November 4, 2024

During Mass at the Sacred Heart, Caterham, Bishop Richard said that command to love God and neighbour is at the heart of a Catholic school.

Salesian School, Chertsey, achieves "Transforming" status award from SSAT

October 29, 2024

The school's approach is guided by the Schools, Students and Teachers network's Framework for Exceptional Education.

The Catholic Children’s Society distributes over £1 million to support families in crisis

October 24, 2024

The Catholic Children’s Society has distribute over £1 million of emergency funding in Arundel & Brighton, Westminster and Southwark.

Bishop Richard blesses new £2.3 million Sixth Form at St Oscar Romero School, Worthing

October 24, 2024

The building marks an important new chapter in the life of the school community.

Cardinal Newman students campaign successfully for counselling in schools

October 21, 2024

A pilot programme offering counselling to all Year 9 students has just been launched.

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