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Peace Sunday: an appeal for solidarity and justice

January 17, 2025

In this year's Message, Pope Francis highlights the role of debt in promoting global inequality and limiting human flourishing.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We receive the gifts the Spirit gives

January 17, 2025

"Let us not be silent about the wonderful things God does for us."

Bishops to travel to the Holy Land to support and advocate for Christians living there

January 16, 2025

Ending the violence in the region “has never been more urgent”.

Terminally Ill Adults Bill - House of Commons call for evidence

January 14, 2025

Members of the public, interested organisations and hospices are urged to act.

The role of the Permanent Deacon in the life and mission of the Church

January 14, 2025

“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” (Prov16:9)

Applications for Lourdes 2025 are now open! Is Our Lady calling you to Lourdes this year?

January 10, 2025

Our pilgrimage is "Love in Action" and we journey to Lourdes to serve each other and to renew our commitment to walk with Jesus Christ.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: “Do you believe this?”

January 10, 2025

The occasion reminds Christians of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples, that “they may be one so that the world may believe”

Read Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the Baptism of the Lord

January 10, 2025

"Let us all come together for prayer, formation and the renewed mission for the world the Lord calls us to serve."

Education News

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.

Students from St John the Baptist, Woking, visit House of Lords with Anti-Bullying Alliance

November 15, 2024

The students were invited to the House of Lords to chair the charity's Anti-Bullying event

A joyful and successful half term for the Schools Singing Programme

November 5, 2024

Children are enjoying developing their repertoire and participating in school and parish Masses.

Fiona McGrath is inducted as new Head of School at St Francis' School, Caterham

November 4, 2024

During Mass at the Sacred Heart, Caterham, Bishop Richard said that command to love God and neighbour is at the heart of a Catholic school.

Salesian School, Chertsey, achieves "Transforming" status award from SSAT

October 29, 2024

The school's approach is guided by the Schools, Students and Teachers network's Framework for Exceptional Education.

The Catholic Children’s Society distributes over £1 million to support families in crisis

October 24, 2024

The Catholic Children’s Society has distribute over £1 million of emergency funding in Arundel & Brighton, Westminster and Southwark.

Bishop Richard blesses new £2.3 million Sixth Form at St Oscar Romero School, Worthing

October 24, 2024

The building marks an important new chapter in the life of the school community.

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