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Canon Rob Esdaile explored ‘true peace’ at this year’s J&P Assembly.

February 1, 2024

‘Peace is not the cowed existence of those who are controlled, gas-lighted or robbed’

Pope Francis inaugurates a Year of Prayer in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee.

February 1, 2024

The year is an opportunity to rediscover the value of daily prayer in our Christian life.

Catholics call on the Chancellor to focus on tackling poverty.

January 29, 2024

‘People living in poverty mustn’t end up as an afterthought.’

Fr Stephen Ortiger Requiescat in Pace

January 29, 2024

Fr Stephen Ortiger's Funeral Mass will take place at Worth Abbey on 17 February.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: answering the call to be bearers of peace.

January 26, 2024

We must be peacemakers in a world torn apart by conflict.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: 'Love the Lord your God… and your neighbour as yourself'

January 23, 2024

In this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Christians in Burkina Faso reflect on what it means to love our neighbour in a security crisis.

Cardinal calls for an end to violence against the innocent, after 100 days of war in Gaza.

January 22, 2024

"The 100 days of warfare in Gaza and Israel illustrate, the horrors of war and the reinforcing of the barriers of hatred that it creates"

Stella Maris port chaplains fight modern slavery

January 18, 2024

Stella Maris works with ports, shipping, law enforcement, anti-trafficking bodies and other welfare agencies to root out modern slavery.

Education News

Fantastic St Wilfrid’s praised by the Secretary of State for Education.

April 26, 2023

The school was praised in Parliament for its work supporting student mental health.

The Diocesan Education Service launches The Oscar Romero Awards.

April 25, 2023

The Award will support schools in realising and living their unique calling.

Xavier Teach SouthEast is truly outstanding!

April 20, 2023

The provider was judged ‘Outstanding’ across the board after being inspected by Ofsted.

St Peter's in East Grinstead smash their Big Lent Walk target!

April 12, 2023

Pupils walked 2,003 km for CAFOD, raising funds to fight climate crisis.

Bishop Marcus Stock's Easter Message to schools.

March 29, 2023

"School is a time when [students] can flourish: in mind, body and spirit."

Bishop Richard celebrates an Induction Mass at The Friary Church.

March 27, 2023

St Francis of Assisi Primary School welcomes its new Headteacher, Samantha Winton

Attention: School Headteachers, Staff and Governors!

March 24, 2023

The diocesan Education Service has just published March's Alpha Beta.

Students and staff at St Wilfrid's welcome the Secretary State for Education.

February 15, 2023

The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan met Headteacher Michael Ferry and school staff.

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