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Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Let us proclaim Jesus' mercy and love.

April 5, 2024

We are called to be "a group of believers united in heart and soul" and witnesses to the mercy of God.

Pope Francis: "We must pray for the silencing of weapons and return of peace."

April 5, 2024

Pope Francis has reiterated his call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and "tireless efforts" to end the Israel-Hamas war.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation issues wide-ranging report on poverty in the UK

April 5, 2024

The UK Poverty 2024 highlights that more than 1 in 5 people were living in poverty in 2021/22.

People from across our diocese gathered for the annual Chrism Mass at Arundel Cathedral.

March 28, 2024

'The world must hear the message of salvation' - Read Bishop Richard's Chrism Mass Homily.

Neonatal Nurse and dancer Gemma is fundraising for this year’s diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage

March 27, 2024

Joining the '50:50 Challenge' Dance Central Sussex are offering line dancing, strolling and jiving!

March progress report on the diocesan Pastoral Plan: The Word Who is Life.

March 25, 2024

An update from Canon Kieron O’Brien and Deacon Nick St John

The government's Criminal Justice Bill could fundamentally change abortion law

March 25, 2024

Catholics are encouraged to contact their MPs and make their voices heard.

New Catenian Circle inaugurated in Bexhill, with 23 new Syro-Malabar Catholic members

March 22, 2024

The new 'Bexhill St Thomas 259 Circle' was inaugurated on Sunday 10 March.

Education News

Members of St Pancras’ Primary School community in Lewes "Go Forth"

September 5, 2024

People from across the school community joined a service of celebration last term.

New Chaplaincy Coordinator for our diocesan schools

September 2, 2024

Theresa McNamara, Chaplain at St Philip Howard School, has been appointed Chaplaincy Coordinator, working in the diocesan Education Service

Three new schools join our diocesan Catholic Education Trusts

September 2, 2024

St Joseph's, Redhill, and St Francis', Caterham, have joined the Xavier Trust and St Wilfrid's, Burgess Hill, has joined the Bosco Trust.

Diocesan Buildings Officer Mark Brunet is awarded the Benemerenti Medal

July 25, 2024

Mark has demonstrated a 'breadth of experience & an invaluable understanding'.

The Diocese celebrates “Faith in Action” across Sussex and Surrey Copy

July 23, 2024

132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.

Education Bishop announces Jubilee date for schools

July 23, 2024

Bishop Marcus Stock has announced that 24 January will be the launch day for for schools to mark the year of Jubilee

Bishop Richard celebrates Mass marking teachers' 560 years of service to diocesan schools.

July 18, 2024

“Your ministry and care for our young people goes further than we can ever see.”

Thanksgiving for the work of Maria Wheeler, retiring Head of St Francis', Caterham

July 18, 2024

Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.

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