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Pope to celebrate Mass of the Lord's Supper at women's prison in Rome

March 8, 2024

Pope Francis will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass at the Rebibbia women’s prison.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We are works of art, created by and for God's love.

March 8, 2024

"We can be at home once more – brought home through Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection. We rejoice."

Bishop Richard is celebrating Mass at this summer’s Big Church Festival!

March 7, 2024

‘This year's event promises to be better than ever before with a fantastic line up’

50th Anniversary celebrations in our sister diocese of Chulucanas

March 7, 2024

The clergy and people of Chulucanas celebrate 50 years as a diocese, with a visit from brothers from Taizé

Canon Peter Newsam reports on ‘From Christendom to Apostolic Mission’

March 5, 2024

‘We must see the world as it really is, charged with unseen, but very real, spiritual realities.’

Invited Episode 3 is live! This week's episode explores the theme of community

March 4, 2024

What does it mean to BE Church? Fr Thomas guides us through his reflections on Ecclesiology.

Parkminster monks switch to solar energy

March 4, 2024

The monks at St Hugh’s Charterhouse have invested in solar energy to power their monastery

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.

Education News

The Diocese celebrates “Faith in Action” across Sussex and Surrey Copy

July 23, 2024

132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.

Thanksgiving for the work of Maria Wheeler, retiring Head of St Francis', Caterham

July 18, 2024

Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.

Bishop Richard celebrates Mass marking teachers' 560 years of service to diocesan schools.

July 18, 2024

“Your ministry and care for our young people goes further than we can ever see.”

"Thank you and goodbye" to Jan Miles, retiring Deputy Head, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Crawley

July 15, 2024

On her retirement, Jan was awarded a diocesan medal for her services to Catholic education.

Congratulations to The Marist School for Surrey Health Schools programme achievements!

July 12, 2024

The school has been recognised for 'developing a Surrey Healthy Schools approach to wellbeing, health, inclusion & achievement.'

Hundreds of children join Arundel & Brighton’s Good Shepherd celebration at Worth Abbey

July 8, 2024

The celebration included a £5,766 donation to Missio - diocesan schools’ largest donation to date.

“Hymn tunes and folk tunes” - A summer concert series for the Schools Singing Programme

July 8, 2024

Schools in Surrey have been learning hymn tunes from every corner of the British Isles and folk tunes from across the world.

Induction Mass for Tim Hulse, Headteacher of St Philip Howard School, Barnham

July 8, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows, Bognor, with members of the parish and school communities

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