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Pope to celebrate Mass of the Lord's Supper at women's prison in Rome

March 8, 2024

Pope Francis will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass at the Rebibbia women’s prison.

Prayers for Peace in the Holy Land

March 8, 2024

Cardinal Vincent Nichols calls for Friday 8 March to be a day of prayer for peace in the Holy Land.

50th Anniversary celebrations in our sister diocese of Chulucanas

March 7, 2024

The clergy and people of Chulucanas celebrate 50 years as a diocese, with a visit from brothers from Taizé

Bishop Richard is celebrating Mass at this summer’s Big Church Festival!

March 7, 2024

‘This year's event promises to be better than ever before with a fantastic line up’

Canon Peter Newsam reports on ‘From Christendom to Apostolic Mission’

March 5, 2024

‘We must see the world as it really is, charged with unseen, but very real, spiritual realities.’

Parkminster monks switch to solar energy

March 4, 2024

The monks at St Hugh’s Charterhouse have invested in solar energy to power their monastery

Invited Episode 3 is live! This week's episode explores the theme of community

March 4, 2024

What does it mean to BE Church? Fr Thomas guides us through his reflections on Ecclesiology.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The Lord’s is always calling us back to Him.

March 1, 2024

He is always knocking at the door, knowing what is within and desiring to transform us and make us His own.

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.

Annual Governors’ Commissioning Mass celebrated in Horsham

March 25, 2024

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

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

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.

New Headmistress for Mayfield School

February 9, 2024

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

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.

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