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Renewing the Church - Royal Priesthood Conference at St Mary's University, 20-22 June

May 16, 2024

The conference, supported by Bishop Richard, will feature renowned academics & scholars.

May 2024 Pastoral Plan update from Canon Kieron O'Brien

May 15, 2024

Canon Kieron outlines progress to date across the Diocese

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.

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.

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

May 14, 2024

"Together we can cultivate harmony between humanity and nature"

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.

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."

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"

Education News

Bishop Richard celebrates Headteacher Kate Carter's Induction Mass in Guildford.

November 9, 2023

People across the St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic School community joined the celebrations.

English Martyrs campaign letters are presented to the Prime Minister!

October 10, 2023

KS2 children from Worthing are campaigning to 'Send my Friend to School'.

Pupils from across the Diocese joined the Secondary Schools' Pilgrimage.

October 9, 2023

'We considered the Franciscan principles of Stewardship as we walked'.

Cardinal Newman School in Hersham celebrate Gerry Flower's Induction Mass.

October 3, 2023

'A wonderful occasion with the Hall full of pupils, parents and colleagues'.

St Oscar Romero Catholic School to establish a Sixth Form in September 2024!

September 29, 2023

The move will 'benefit students, parents, staff and Catholic education'.

People of all ages joined English Martyrs' Goring beach clean.

September 21, 2023

Nearly 50 children, parents, staff and family members took part.

Headteacher and founder of the Bee-Lieve Foundation to speak at The Shard.

September 19, 2023

Steve Tindall will be a key contributor to the 'Can You Hear Me?' event.

The Secretary of States visits St Paul's in Thames Ditton.

September 15, 2023

RAAC building work and measures instigated by the diocese and school are nearing completion.

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