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Fairtrade at 30 - the future is fair

February 21, 2025

It’s 30 years since the first Fairtrade certified products hit the supermarket shelves!

Local Faith Communities Unite Against Assisted Dying Bill

February 17, 2025

Parishioners from Lewes, Peacehaven, Newhaven, and Seaford convened at Project Galilee to discuss the Assisted Dying Bill.

Haslemere parish event fundraises for Books2Africa charity

February 17, 2025

Parishioners at Our Lady of Lourdes in Haslemere raised over £1,620 with a quiz, meal and raffle

Racial Justice Sunday: “Pilgrims of Hope: Our Journey Together Towards Racial Justice”

February 15, 2025

"We must continue walking and praying together on the path to racial justice."

Lourdes Pilgrimage team in Lourdes for Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

February 14, 2025

Our Pilgrimage Director, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nurse visited Lourdes for the feast and to plan this summer's pilgrimage.

Cardinal calls out "deeply irresponsible" legislation

February 14, 2025

Cardinal Nichols called the way in which the assisted suicide bill is being handled “deeply irresponsible”.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Wealth and consumerism limit our vision"

February 14, 2025

"The way of the Christian must be a continual striving for what endures, a fixing of mind and heart on the person of Christ."

Obtaining the Jubilee Year Indulgence

February 13, 2025

A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Church which cleanses our soul and helps us to grow closer to God.

Education News

Annual Governors’ Commissioning Mass celebrated in Horsham

March 25, 2024

Bishop Richard concelebrated the annual Governors' Commissioning Mass with Fr Xavier Amirdasamy

Children from across the diocese join our first ever Choral Festivals!

March 21, 2024

The Schools Singing Programme events in Woking & Hove were a celebration of singing & sacred music.

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.

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