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Our diocesan Minstry of Consolation team welcomes new members

June 14, 2024

The programme was started 15 years ago to help support people who felt isolated as a result of bereavement, grief and loss.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Both rest and action are necessary in the Christian Life."

June 14, 2024

We need times of shelter and rest with Christ, for the action that God calls us to take.

Fr Laurence Quin-Morris Requiescat In Pace

June 11, 2024

Fr Laurence's funeral Mass will take place at St Joseph's, Redhill, on Friday 5 July

Bishop John Arnold urges party leaders to prioritise the planet

June 10, 2024

Climate crisis is an urgent challenge, the earth is warming faster than first thought.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "The call to do God's will must come before all else"

June 7, 2024

"This Sunday’s readings speak to us about the impact of division."

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

The first issue of "Grand News" our newsletter for grandparents has launched!

June 3, 2024

'Grand News' aims to uplift grandparents, keeping them in touch with wonderful events in the Diocese

June Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

June 3, 2024

There is nothing ‘ordinary’ about Ordinary Time! In this season, we are encouraged to grow and mature in daily expression of our faith.

Education News

New Sixth Form welcomes students at St Oscar Romero School, Worthing

September 12, 2024

The first 78 Sixth Form students began their studies this month in a new purpose-built facility.

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.

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.

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

Diocesan Buildings Officer Mark Brunet is awarded the Benemerenti Medal

July 25, 2024

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

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

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.

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.

Latest Publications

Grand News - newsletter for grandparents

Social Action Report

Ministry to Priests News

Environment Group Leaflet