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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.

Coming this Lent: Invited Season IV

January 18, 2024

Hot on the heels of our Advent season, we are delighted to bring you the fourth season of our Invited digital mission this Lent.

Education News

Mass of Thanksgiving for Steve Tindall, as he retires from Holy Family, Addlestone

December 19, 2024

Steve retires after 12 years of headship and 35 years in Catholic education.

New Head inducted for St Alban’s, East Molesey

December 16, 2024

Bishop Richard inducted Emma Daly as Head of School during Mass at St Barnabas Church.

Retirement celebrations for Theresa Kenefick at St Joseph's School, Epsom

December 13, 2024

The community gathered to recognise over 30 years of outstanding service to the school and parish.

100 school leaders meet to explore Catholic Social Teaching in our schools

December 13, 2024

The two-day event with Bishop Richard was attended by more than 100 delegates, with a number of expert speakers.

A Christmas card from the Education Service

December 10, 2024

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.

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.

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