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The Charles Plater Trust has launched its most ambitious grant programme ever.

February 17, 2022

The new 2.5 million grant programme will offer up to £500,000 in grants.

Three former Trustees of the Diocese received Papal Awards last Tuesday afternoon.

February 16, 2022

Congratulations to Deacon Michael Thoms, Anthony Campbell & Thomas Allen.

Calling all Confirmation Catechists and Youth Group Leaders!

February 10, 2022

Our Youth Adviser has a selection of brilliant events to share with you.

Fairtrade Fortnight, 21 February - 6 March, begins soon!  

February 9, 2022

There are lots of ways people of all ages can get involved and promote Fairtrade.

Is your parish planning to celebrate World Meeting of Famillies 2022?

February 4, 2022

Representatives from our parishes are invited to attend a planning meeting.

Pope Francis has written a Message for the 30th World Day of the Sick 2022.

February 3, 2022

The day will be commemorated on Friday 11 February.

The SVP Respond to the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper.

February 3, 2022

'Change must be informed at grassroots levels by those supporting people in need.'

Join Bishop Richard at the Prison Advice and Care Trust's annual Sir Harold Hood Memorial Lecture.

January 28, 2022

The evening takes place at Westminster Hall on 24 February 6pm-8:30pm.

Education News

Mass for the retirement of Simon Parr

February 29, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated a beautiful Mass to say thank you to Simon Parr as he approaches his retirement from the service.

Dominic Raab visits St Alban's School, East Molesey.

February 23, 2024

Dominic Raab congratulated the School Parliament on their work to secure a new zebra crossing for the school.

Digest of 2023 Census data for schools and colleges in England

February 9, 2024

The Digest of the 2023 Census Data for Schools and Colleges in England is now available.

New Headmistress for Mayfield School

February 9, 2024

Mayfield School has appointed a new Headmistress, Mrs Deborah Bligh.

Ani Magill CBE: Dame of The Papal Order of St Gregory.

February 8, 2024

The Diocesan Education Service is delighted to announce that Ani Magill CBE has been admitted as Dame to The Papal Order of St Gregory.

Schools thriving under Academy Trusts

February 8, 2024

Xavier Catholic Education Trust came second in the country for GCSE and on most measures was in the top 2% of 1000+ trusts nationally.

Bishop Richard celebrated St Cuthbert's Head of School, Ali Rainbow's, Induction Mass.

January 29, 2024

People from across the local Catholic community joined the celebrations in Egham.

Bishop Richard celebrated The Marist Head of School Emily Fanzo's Induction Mass.

January 22, 2024

People from across the local Catholic community joined the celebrations in West Byfleet.

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