Diocesan News

Pope Leo marks end of Jubilee Year, closing the Holy Door at St Peter's Basilica

January 13, 2026

Almost 33.5 million pilgrims from 185 countries visited Rome during the Holy Year

Grand News - new issue out now!

January 13, 2026

Read the latest edition of the newsletter for grandparents in our diocese

Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Richard Moth as the new Archbishop of Westminster

December 19, 2025

Archbishop-elect Moth will become the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols.

St Dunstan's International Carol Service celebrates the rich diversity of its community

December 18, 2025

"Our international singers were delighted and everyone left feeling joyful."

Bishops affirm the true nature of Catholic witness and worship at Christmas

December 17, 2025

Archbishop Bernard Longley & Bishop Richard express their shared concern at tensions & division in society.

Looking for a special gift for a loved one? Lourdes Pilgrimage Gift Cards available now

December 16, 2025

Could a contribution towards a Pilgrimage to Lourdes be the perfect Christmas gift for your loved one?

People and clergy celebrate the inauguration of the new Catholic Parish of Weybridge

December 12, 2025

"Let us work ever more closely together in this great mission that the Lord has given to us.”

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We rejoice that the coming of the Lord is near."

December 12, 2025

"We need to learn the patience of the farmer, who must wait for the rain, the sun and the results of the crop."

Education News

Pope Leo's "Magnifica humanitas": AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence."

Delegates gather in Cardiff for this year's NBRIA Conference

May 19, 2026

The three-day event celebrated collaboration, innovation and hope in religious education.

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

Catholic Education Service gives endorsement to diocesan "Day by Day" resources

May 15, 2026

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

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.

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