Diocesan News

Bishops issue a statement on the war between Israel and Hamas.

November 7, 2023

'We urge [the UK Government] to continue diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire'

Bishops call on government to prioritise the poor and the common good.

October 31, 2023

CBCEW's Social Justice Department has released a new cost of living crisis statement.

Synod Report: A Church that involves everyone and is close to world’s wounds.

October 31, 2023

'New languages and renewed structures, old and new missions.'

Woking Parish launch fantastic LiveSimply website.

October 26, 2023

The site is packed with information and resources on caring for our common home.

Bishop Richard welcomes Lourdes Pilgrimage Young Helpers for dinner.

October 18, 2023

Applications to join our 50th Anniversary Pilgrimage next year open in January!

Pope Francis publishes an Apostolic Exhortation dedicated to St Thérèse of Lisieux.

October 18, 2023

Canon Christopher Thomas shares a reflection on his devotion to the saint.

World Mission Sunday - 22 October 2023

October 10, 2023

Missio invites you to set hearts ablaze in Kenya like Sr Mary.

Pope Francis is following events in the Holy land with 'with apprehension and sorrow'.

October 10, 2023

'Please stop the attacks... War is always a defeat! Every war is a defeat!'

Education News

Bishop Stephen has written a message for people across our diocesan family

November 11, 2026

He reflects on the joy of his first few weeks as Bishop and shares his his support for the Pastoral Plan.

St Mary's University, Twickenham, celebrates role of women in Catholic education

November 9, 2026

St Mary's alumnae have gone on to make significant contributions to Catholic education at all levels in the UK and internationally.

Lize Claassen is inducted as Head at St Joseph's, Dorking

November 9, 2026

After the Mass celebrated by Fr Ian Vane, Lize spoke of her gratitude for all who had supported her during her time in Catholic education.

Schools Feeding Schools: With Mary's Meals

November 6, 2026

Mary's Meals award scheme supports curriculum aims of developing pupils as educated citizens and in spiritual & moral development

New Chancellor & Vice-Chancellor for St Mary's University

November 6, 2026

Archbishop Richard Moth & Dr Øystein Lund installed in new roles in ceremony at Westminster Cathedral

Prayer & Liturgy Coordinators gather at Ladywell

November 5, 2026

66 Prayer & Liturgy Coordinators from our diocesan schools explored how to lead staff in prayer.

Schools Singing Programme choirs join in Bishop Stephen's Mass of Welcome

October 26, 2026

Children from five diocesan schools taking part in the Schools Singing Programme sang Elgar's "Ave Verum Corpus" at the Mass.

Exploring Life as an MP: Alison Bennett MP visits St Paul's Catholic College, Burgess Hill

October 22, 2026

KS4 and KS5 students had the opportunity to ask Alison about her role, current political issues, and the work of Parliament.

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