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Stella Maris: Helping seafarers celebrate Christmas

November 27, 2024

As we begin Advent, Charles Stuart, Stella Maris Regional Port Chaplain, explains that seafarers find different ways to celebrate Christmas.

Marriage Catechists meet to explore support for couples preparing for marriage

November 25, 2024

A couple's "gaze now has to be directed to the future that, with the help of God’s grace, they are daily called to build."

Read Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the 33rd Sunday of the Year

November 16, 2024

"Pray earnestly that the dignity of human life is respected from the moment of conception to natural death."

A statement on the Assisted Suicide Bill from the Bishops of England & Wales

November 15, 2024

A law that allows for assisted suicide could lead some to experience ‘a duty to die’.

Pope Francis' message for this year's World Day of the Poor

November 14, 2024

Through prayer we can draw "the strength and faith for our mission of service."

Christmas comes early with Westminster Cathedral stamp

November 13, 2024

The Royal Mail is celebrating Christmas 2024 with a series of five stamps, featuring original illustrations of cathedrals from across the UK

Dr Dominic Whitehouse and Fr David Murphy speak against Assisted Suicide Bill

November 7, 2024

Both speakers made passionate arguments in favour of "Assisted Living", instead of Assisted Suicide.

New Catholic, Anglican and Quaker Modern Slavery Ambassadors commissioned

November 5, 2024

Members of the diocesan Social Action Commission took part in a number of Anti-Slavery Day events held in Chichester Cathedral in October.

Education News

New Head of School inducted for St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Redhill

January 13, 2025

Thomas Hall was inducted by Bishop Richard during Mass in the Parish of the Nativity of the Lord.

Diocesan Education Service & St Mary's University launch "Day by Day" Primary RE resources

December 20, 2024

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

Mass of Thanksgiving for Steve Tindall, as he retires from Holy Family, Addlestone

December 19, 2024

Steve retires after 12 years of headship and 35 years in Catholic education.

New Head inducted for St Alban’s, East Molesey

December 16, 2024

Bishop Richard inducted Emma Daly as Head of School during Mass at St Barnabas Church.

Retirement celebrations for Theresa Kenefick at St Joseph's School, Epsom

December 13, 2024

The community gathered to recognise over 30 years of outstanding service to the school and parish.

100 school leaders meet to explore Catholic Social Teaching in our schools

December 13, 2024

The two-day event with Bishop Richard was attended by more than 100 delegates, with a number of expert speakers.

A Christmas card from the Education Service

December 10, 2024

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.

New Head of School and Executive Head inducted at St Mary's, Bognor

November 25, 2024

Kathryn Cole and Peter Edgington were inducted by Bishop Richard at Our Lady of Sorrows.

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