Diocesan News

Holocaust Memorial Day observed in the Diocese

January 28, 2025

Commemorations took place to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.

New accessible Brighton table tennis venue opens with diocesan support

January 28, 2025

Brighton Table Tennis Club celebrated the launch of its new venue thanks to support from the Diocese, Sport England and the London Marathon.

"Yes" to dialogue, reconciliation and peace

January 27, 2025

Pope Francis has expressed his gratitude for the Gaza ceasefire agreement and called for it to be respected

Sunday of the Word of God: “I hope in your Word”

January 24, 2025

The sixth Sunday of the Word of God will be celebrated throughout the Church this weekend.

Holocaust Memorial Day 2025: "For a better future"

January 24, 2025

This HMD marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.

Bishop Richard launches “A Catholic Approach to Criminal Justice” in Westminster

January 21, 2025

Lord Farmer also spoke, highlighting the vital role of families and personal relationships

A CBE for Pact CEO Andy Keen-Downs

January 21, 2025

“This award is recognition of everyone who has worked tirelessly to put families at the heart of how our criminal justice system works."

Jubilee: "Much-needed signs of hope"

January 20, 2025

The commuting of death sentences in the US and release of prisoners in Zimbabwe and Cuba lift our gaze from the sorrow of war and violence.

Education News

Archbishop Romero Trust & Oscar Romero Award Anniversary Mass in Southwark

November 3, 2025

Archbishop John Wilson held St Oscar up as an example to parishes & schools: a bishop who "made his own the plight" of his people.

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Leatherhead, joins Xavier Catholic Education Trust

November 3, 2025

The school becomes the eighteenth primary and twenty-second school to join Xavier CET.

Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter on Catholic Education: "Drawing New Maps of Hope"

October 28, 2025

"Educate to promote dignity, justice, and trust in a war-torn world"

New survey on neurodiversity and the Catholic Faith

October 28, 2025

The Catholic Bishop's Conference and Birmingham Newman University would like to hear from neurodivergent Catholic adults and caregivers.

Pope Leo to name St John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education

October 24, 2025

The Holy Father will designate Newman as co-patron saint of education, with St Thomas Aquinas, during the Jubilee for Education.

Sussex Catholic Education Trust launched to support Sussex diocesan schools

October 21, 2025

The Trust aims to ensure every child access to a high-quality education that nurtures their spiritual, academic, and personal growth.

St Oscar Romero students raise £15,000 for St Vincent de Paul Society, Worthing

October 14, 2025

Participants in this year's Overnight Walk and Mountain Challenge brought the school's 5-year fundraising total to £65,000.

Bishop Richard inducts Sarah McCurdy at St Philip's, Uckfield

October 13, 2025

Sarah, a long-serving teacher at the school was inducted as Headteacher during Mass at Our Lady Immaculate and St Philip Neri Church.

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