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Journeying in the Footsteps of Jesus

December 13, 2024

"Each year we journey through the Liturgical Calendar, walking in the Life events of Jesus, knowing that He is Risen and walks with us."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We wait with joyful hope."

December 13, 2024

"The expectancy that we see in those who listened to John the Baptist is ours."

Jubilee of Hope – Diocesan Celebrations

December 10, 2024

Special places of pilgrimage have been designated, and celebrations are planned in the Diocese.

Make & learn this Advent: Creating a Jesse Tree and setting up your Advent Crib

December 2, 2024

Child-friendly Advent resources brought to you by our Formation Team.

Launch of "Remember Me: A Catholic Approach to Criminal Justice"

December 1, 2024

Bishop Richard says restorative justice can offer healing to the victims of crime and rehabilitation for offenders

Bishop Richard has issued a response to the passing of the Assisted Dying Bill

November 29, 2024

"Let us keep in prayer all those who will be already feeling fearful"

December Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

November 28, 2024

"Advent is a period of devout and expectant delight."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Redemption begins with the Angel's message"

November 28, 2024

"The presence of Christ, the life of Christ, His death and resurrection is our hope and our life, and we rejoice at His coming."

Education News

Doreen Cronin, former Principal of St Richard's, Bexhill receives a papal award

March 26, 2024

Doreen Cronin has been awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for distinguished service.

Catholic schools outperform peers in producing new teachers

March 25, 2024

Three secondaries in the Xavier CET have supplied 16% of student teachers at a major training provider for the South East

Annual Governors’ Commissioning Mass celebrated in Horsham

March 25, 2024

Bishop Richard concelebrated the annual Governors' Commissioning Mass with Fr Xavier Amirdasamy

Children from across the diocese join our first ever Choral Festivals!

March 21, 2024

The Schools Singing Programme events in Woking & Hove were a celebration of singing & sacred music.

Mass for the retirement of Simon Parr

February 29, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated a beautiful Mass to say thank you to Simon Parr as he approaches his retirement from the service.

Dominic Raab visits St Alban's School, East Molesey.

February 23, 2024

Dominic Raab congratulated the School Parliament on their work to secure a new zebra crossing for the school.

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.

New Headmistress for Mayfield School

February 9, 2024

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

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