Diocesan News

This year’s Laudato Si' Week theme is Seeds of Hope

May 14, 2024

"Together we can cultivate harmony between humanity and nature"

Bishop John Sherrington issues statement on abortion-related amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill

May 14, 2024

He expressed "deep alarm" at two amendments to the Bill, which would remove legal protections for unborn babies.

Pope Francis proclaims 2025's Jubilee: ‘May hope fill our days!’

May 14, 2024

The Jubilee Year will begin with the opening of the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica.

Pope's Mission Day message: Mission is a tireless going out

May 13, 2024

The Church's mission is for all peoples and requires the participation of every baptised Christian.

Pope Francis' message for World Communications Day

May 10, 2024

The Pope's message follows the theme "Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart"

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Let us be united in faith, discipleship & mission"

May 10, 2024

"Jesus prays that his disciples – and we – may be one, united in faith, in our discipleship, in our mission."

Bishop Stock welcomes Government decision to lift cap on Faith School places

May 7, 2024

"“These proposals are welcome. Dioceses are well placed to respond"

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: “You did not choose me; I chose you.”

May 3, 2024

"The Lord chooses me; He chooses you. This choice of the Lord begins at the very first moment of our existence."

Education News

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

Journey through Holy Week with Canon Kieron O'Brien, Canon Jonathan Martin & Fr Jonathan How

March 26, 2026

Explore the sacred heart of the Christian liturgical year with 3 new short films

Children nationwide invited to join online Stations of the Cross from The Mark 10 Mission

March 23, 2026

Bishop Gerard Bradley & The Mark 10 Mission guide children prayerfully through all fourteen Stations of the Cross.

Schools across our diocese join CAFOD's Big Lent Walk

March 20, 2026

23 Catholic schools in our diocese — the highest number ever — have signed up for CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk this year

Parishioners & Cardinal Newman students campaign with Citizens UK on affordable housing

March 16, 2026

The campaign aims to deliver affordable housing for the city and support key workers

Diocesan primary and secondary delegates join RSE conference

March 3, 2026

The day focussed on human dignity as a basis for leadership: “The greatest among you must be your servant” (Mt 23: 11)

Pupils from St Hugh of Lincoln, Woking, celebrate KSC Bible Quiz win

March 3, 2026

Guildford Knights of St Columba congratulated the winners for their exceptional knowledge and command of Scripture.

The Alpha Beta - March issue out now!

March 2, 2026

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