Diocesan News

"God walks with His people" - Pope Francis' message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees

September 24, 2024

"It is possible to see in the migrants of our time ... a living image of God’s people on their way to the eternal homeland."

Cafod Jubilee 2025 icon is blessed by Cardinal Vincent Nichols

September 18, 2024

CAFOD commissioned the icon from Ethiopian artist and engineer Mulugeta Araya aged 30.

New Lottery Heritage Fund initiative will benefit UK Catholic churches

September 17, 2024

The new multi-million pound initiative could see significant sums of money earmarked for urgent repairs and restoration projects

Help Pact build bridges of hope for prisoners and their families this October

September 16, 2024

Pact invites parishes across England and Wales to bring people in prison, and their children and families, before the Lord in prayer.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "May we choose the way that leads to life"

September 13, 2024

"The greatest moments of joy and fulfilment come when we are doing what the Lord calls us to do"

Bethan Townsend is consecrated to the Ordo Virginum in Arundel Cathedral

September 12, 2024

"She has chosen you above all things, may she find all things in possessing you."

"Unite in ‘compassionate action’ to oppose assisted suicide"

September 12, 2024

Bishop John Sherrington encourages Catholics to unite in prayer and compassionate action as Parliament prepares to debate assisted suicide.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We must speak out and defend the vulnerable."

September 6, 2024

"From a place of prayer, may we listen and speak, may we see and act."

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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