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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."

New Lectionary Resource from The God Who Speaks project

November 28, 2024

The resource will help parishes and schools deepen their love of Mass, the Bible and living the Gospel in daily life.

Expert panel on Assisted Dying: We do not eliminate suffering by eliminating the sufferer

November 28, 2024

"We are really bad at predicting prognosis - we can't predict 6 months ahead"

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."

Education News

Remove the 50% cap: your voice can help support Catholic Education in the UK

June 4, 2024

The current cap prevents the Church from accessing funding & establishing new schools

Inclusion Award achieved by St Cuthbert's School, Englefield Green

May 29, 2024

An inclusive school gives all pupils regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, achievements or background the opportunity to succeed

Pope Francis celebrates first World Children's Day in Rome, 25-26 May

May 23, 2024

The Holy Father issued a message to the children of the world

School Chaplains give thanks for Fr Stephen Ortiger’s contribution to their ministry.

May 23, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated a special Chaplains’ Mass at Ladywell in Godalming

Induction Mass for Paul Barber, Principal of St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill

May 14, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at St Richard's Catholic College, with clergy of the deanery and members of the community

Papal Award for Simon Parr, recently retired diocesan Education Officer

May 13, 2024

Simon Parr was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award, for his service to the Church

Wonderful Schools Singing Programme event for children from four Surrey schools

May 10, 2024

100 children sang liturgical repertoire together at the event in Cranleigh

St Robert Southwell joins Bosco Catholic Education Trust.

May 1, 2024

The primary school is the ninth school to join Bosco CET.

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