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Fr Jonathan How shares an update on the progress of the pastoral plan in Guildford

April 25, 2024

‘The world needs the good news; we are the ones who have been sent.’

Church leaders speak out against the UK Government’s Rwandan asylum seeker plan

April 25, 2024

They paid tribute to all those living out Jesus’ call to ‘welcome the stranger’.

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have issued a pastoral reflection on gender

April 24, 2024

Accompaniment is crucial to the journey of faith - everyone is welcome in the Church

Parishes will be able to pre-order the new Lectionary shortly.

April 22, 2024

The updated Lectionary must be in use in Catholic parishes from 1 December 2024

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Discipleship starts from God's love and our baptism

April 19, 2024

However our discipleship is expressed, "it is God Who calls. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, accompanies us every step of the way."

We must respond generously to the Lord’s calling this Good Shepherd Sunday

April 17, 2024

Everybody has a vocation! Where is God leading you?

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We are called to live in the love that exists in God

April 12, 2024

Our belief in the Resurrection is the foundation of our mission "to proclaim His life and love to a world in need".

Professor Jim McManus appointed new Chair for Catholic prison support charity, Pact

April 12, 2024

Professor McManus brings extensive expertise in public health, psychology and strategy to the role.

Education News

New Headmistress for Mayfield School

February 9, 2024

Mayfield School has appointed a new Headmistress, Mrs Deborah Bligh.

Digest of 2023 Census data for schools and colleges in England

February 9, 2024

The Digest of the 2023 Census Data for Schools and Colleges in England is now available.

Schools thriving under Academy Trusts

February 8, 2024

Xavier Catholic Education Trust came second in the country for GCSE and on most measures was in the top 2% of 1000+ trusts nationally.

Ani Magill CBE: Dame of The Papal Order of St Gregory.

February 8, 2024

The Diocesan Education Service is delighted to announce that Ani Magill CBE has been admitted as Dame to The Papal Order of St Gregory.

Bishop Richard celebrated St Cuthbert's Head of School, Ali Rainbow's, Induction Mass.

January 29, 2024

People from across the local Catholic community joined the celebrations in Egham.

Bishop Richard celebrated The Marist Head of School Emily Fanzo's Induction Mass.

January 22, 2024

People from across the local Catholic community joined the celebrations in West Byfleet.

The Alpha Beta January 2024 edition, from the A&B Education Service

January 19, 2024

The January 2024 edition of the diocesan Education Service news and information bulletin is now available.

A Christmas message from the Education Service.

December 14, 2023

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card.

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