Diocesan News

Cardinal offers Pope birthday greetings and pledge of "devotion and unity"

September 11, 2025

To mark Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written to the Holy Father to assure him of the prayers of the faithful.

Fairtrade at 30 - the future is fair

September 10, 2025

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

Catholic grant-making Charity marks "CST Prophet" Fr Charles Plater's 150th anniversary

September 9, 2025

The Charles Plater Trust welcomed more than 120 social justice thinkers and activists to Campion Hall.

Churches Together calls for prayer for peace in the Middle East on 21 September

September 5, 2025

On 21 September, Churches Together in England is encouraging] congregations across the nation to hold a minute’s silence.

Pope Leo will declare London-born Carlo Acutis the Church’s first Millennial saint on Sunday.

September 3, 2025

“The only thing we have to ask for in prayer, is the desire to be holy"

Survivor Engagement in the Catholic Church in England & Wales

September 2, 2025

The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency are undertaking a thematic inspection of survivor engagement and support.

Lourdes pilgrims gather for joyful reunion

September 2, 2025

The Reunion at St Paul’s, Burgess Hill, was an opportunity for pilgrims to catch up with Lourdes friends and to give thanks together.

Statement from Archbishop Sherrington on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill in the House of Lords

September 2, 2025

Archbishop Sherrington reiterates Catholic opposition to the Bill in principle and in practice, and calls for continued prayer and action.

Education News

Liturgy of Thanks held for Gemma Irvine and her headship at St Mary's, Worthing

July 9, 2026

Gemma was presented with a certificate from the Education Service and a long service medal.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of Toby Miller at St Peter's, Guildford

July 9, 2026

Toby Miller has been Head since 2014 and his leadership has been marked by faithful service, high aspiration for pupils and collaboration.

Education Service and diocesan CETs host Multi Academy Trust Immersion Day

July 6, 2026

Trust leaders from across the southeast gathered at St Paul’s Catholic College, Burgess Hill to share and collaborate

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

July 6, 2026

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

Message to schools from Bishop-elect Stephen Wang, the new Bishop of Arundel & Brighton

July 2, 2026

Rector of the Venerable English College in Rome succeeds Archbishop Richard Moth as the Sixth Bishop of Arundel & Brighton.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Dorking, joins Xavier Catholic Education Trust

July 1, 2026

The school becomes the nineteenth primary and twenty-third school to join Xavier CET.

Bosco CET teams gather for inspirational INSET day

June 30, 2026

The assembled Trust staff heard from speakers Rebecca Stephens, Everest climber, and Isaac Harvey, disability advocate.

School leaders complete "Leading in Faith" course

June 25, 2026

Leaders reflected on what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school and engaged in the faith formation we need for mission.

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