Diocesan News

Pope Emeritus Benedict - a statement from the Bishops' Conference

December 31, 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict was 'close to the Lord & always his humble servant.'

Pope Benedict XVI Requiescat in Pace - A Statement from Bishop Richard

December 31, 2022

'We mourn his loss [and] are thankful for his steadfast witness and legacy'

Bishop Richard's Christmas Message 2022.

December 24, 2022

May this great feast be a time of peace for us all – a peace we share".

Pope Francis has released his message for World Day of Peace.

December 19, 2022

"Our greatest and yet most fragile treasure is our shared humanity."

The O Antiphons: Advent’s Brightest Jewels.

December 16, 2022

These seven beautiful antiphons shine in the darkness of our night.

St Peter’s Catholic School in Guildford awarded National Comprehensive School of the Year.

December 12, 2022

The school's 'faith-based sense of nurture helped students'.

King Charles and Mrs Olena Zelenska are welcomed to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral.

December 5, 2022

The Ukrainian Welcome Centre (UWC) was officially opened by His Majesty.

Hastings to welcome a fantastic new Grandparents' Group.

December 1, 2022

The Dioceses' newest group will be based at St Mary Star of the Sea.

Education News

Ann Baldwin, retiring from the Education Service, receives Bene Merenti from Bishop Richard

July 22, 2025

Ann has offered 21 years of exceptional service to the Church and to the mission of education in the Diocese.

Bishop Richard leads a liturgy for St Joseph’s, Brighton, as it prepares to close

July 18, 2025

Staff, pupils and parents gathered in the school hall and pupils read and sang beautifully, and planted a seed representing God's love.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of Catherine Burnham, Cardinal Newman, Hersham

July 17, 2025

The Cardinal Newman community gathered to thank Catherine for her work as Executive Headteacher.

Pilgrims of Hope: Called to Teach - St Bede's teacher joins Young Teacher pilgrimage to Rome

July 15, 2025

Patrick Kerr joined over 60 young teachers from England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland on a transformative pilgrimage to Rome.

Bishop Richard blesses new building at St Philip Howard Catholic School, Barnham

July 14, 2025

The new building, with English classrooms, Library and Resource Centre, will be a place where love of the students informs the learning.

St Joseph's, Dorking, celebrates Carolyn Scrutton's 31 years of service to Catholic education

July 11, 2025

Carolyn has given 31 years of service to Catholic education, 27 of these at St Joseph’s and 20 as Head.

Weybridge community pays tribute to Headteacher Stephen Holt on this retirement

July 11, 2025

Fr Con Foley celebrated Mass with with staff, governors, pupils, parents, deanery, trust and diocesan colleagues and Stephen's family.

600 years' service to Catholic education celebrated at Mass of Thanksgiving

July 7, 2025

Staff from our Catholic schools who are retiring or stepping down after faithful service in a variety of roles gathered at Arundel Cathedral

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