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Grandparents' Week has begun with a range of ways to mark the special week.

September 25, 2023

Schools and parishes across the diocese are finding ways to celebrate!

Brook House Inquiry releases its report on the Immigration Removal Centre.

September 19, 2023

Public hearings took place over 46 days, with written statements, and oral evidence from 73 witnesses.

Previewing the Synod - A historic moment in the life of the Catholic Church

September 19, 2023

'The Synod is about drawing all members of the Church & those beyond it, into a deeper relationship with God'

The Charles Plater Trust opens this year's small grants round.

September 18, 2023

Charities working for the common good with an annual income below £100,000 are eligible to apply.

Bishop Paul prays for the people of Libya and Morocco after devastating natural disasters.

September 15, 2023

Caritas and CAFOD are supporting the relief effort in both regions.

Are you celebrating a special marriage anniversary this year?

September 13, 2023

This year's Anniversary Mass in on 30 September in Eastbourne.

London Arms Fair shows UK 'is complicit in fuelling conflicts around the world'.

September 11, 2023

'Promoting the sale of weapons for profit is immoral and inflicts grave harm.'

Ulma family a ‘symbol of values that must not be betrayed’, says Pope Francis.

September 11, 2023

The Polish Catholic family gave their lives to help 8 Jewish people in WWII.

Education News

Induction of Anita Philbrook at Our Lady of Lourdes, Rottingdean

February 3, 2025

The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.

Jubilee of Hope launched in schools across the Diocese

January 28, 2025

Schools across our Diocese joined together with Cafod to celebrate the launch of the Jubilee Year.

Bishop Richard inducts new Head of School at St Cuthbert Mayne

January 27, 2025

Amy O’Donovan was inducted at Jesus Christ Redeemer of Mankind Church, Cranleigh.

St Mary's University and the Diocesan Education Service collaborate on new RE Resources

January 23, 2025

Devised to support the RE Directory, “Day by Day” aims to enrich and enhance the teaching of Primary RE in Catholic schools.

New Head of School inducted for St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Redhill

January 13, 2025

Thomas Hall was inducted by Bishop Richard during Mass in the Parish of the Nativity of the Lord.

Diocesan Education Service & St Mary's University launch "Day by Day" Primary RE resources

December 20, 2024

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

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.

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