Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We receive the gifts the Spirit gives

January 17, 2025

"Let us not be silent about the wonderful things God does for us."

Bishops to travel to the Holy Land to support and advocate for Christians living there

January 16, 2025

Ending the violence in the region “has never been more urgent”.

Terminally Ill Adults Bill - House of Commons call for evidence

January 14, 2025

Members of the public, interested organisations and hospices are urged to act.

The role of the Permanent Deacon in the life and mission of the Church

January 14, 2025

“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” (Prov16:9)

Applications for Lourdes 2025 are now open! Is Our Lady calling you to Lourdes this year?

January 10, 2025

Our pilgrimage is "Love in Action" and we journey to Lourdes to serve each other and to renew our commitment to walk with Jesus Christ.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: “Do you believe this?”

January 10, 2025

The occasion reminds Christians of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples, that “they may be one so that the world may believe”

Read Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the Baptism of the Lord

January 10, 2025

"Let us all come together for prayer, formation and the renewed mission for the world the Lord calls us to serve."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "The Word Made Flesh comes to us in mystery"

December 20, 2024

"Let the earth be opened and bring forth a Saviour."

Education News

St Mary’s University invites attendees to summer Catholic Education webinar series

May 18, 2026

Teachers and leaders in our diocesan schools are invited to join St Mary's current Summer Series of Catholic Education Webinars

Diocesan Education Service celebrates the completion of "Day by Day" RE resources

May 15, 2026

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

The Alpha Beta - May issue out now!

May 7, 2026

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

Bosco CET welcomes Sacred Heart, Hastings, into the Trust family

May 1, 2026

The school brings the total of primary schools in the Trust to fifteen, joining the three secondary schools also in Bosco CET.

Choral Director Fraser Ellson nears end of fundraising Camino pilgrimage

April 23, 2026

Fraser and a fellow singer are walking and hiking to Santiago Compostela and raising funds for music education.

Students at St John the Baptist School, Woking, join competition to promote parish event

April 17, 2026

“It was an exciting moment for the DT department when St Dunstan’s approached us to design posters for their upcoming St Dunstan’s Festival"

Carol Scanlon, Head at St Mary's, Crowborough, receives diocesan medal on her retirement

March 30, 2026

Carol received the Education Service medal for her commitment to Catholic education at St Mary's, and St Joseph's, Redhill.

Mayfield Girls Reach National Debating Final

March 27, 2026

Mayfield School’s senior debating team has secured a place in the prestigious English‑Speaking Union (ESU) National Final

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