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A Private Audience for King Charles and Queen Camilla

April 11, 2025

The meeting took place at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, where the Pope has been convalescing for over two weeks.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Holy Week begins this Sunday

April 11, 2025

"Let us bring the words of the Gospel to a place in the heart."

The Faith Companion: accompanying Catholics on their faith journey

April 10, 2025

The bi-monthly magazine aims to be an interface between Faith and life.

Young people from diocesan schools compete in Catenians Public Speaking Competition

April 7, 2025

Eight young people from four schools spoke on topics including equality, poverty and representation of young people.

Innovative youth ministry course inspires leaders at Sacred Heart Caterham

April 4, 2025

Diocesan Youth Adviser, Lizzie Wakeline, delivered the interactive Youthscape Essentials course to new youth group leaders over ten weeks.

Diocesan Ecumenical Walking Pilgrimage celebrates 50 years of pilgrimage

April 4, 2025

On 31 March, Easter Monday 1975, 25 intrepid pilgrims set out from Arundel Cathedral to “beat the bounds” of the Diocese.

New diocesan Stations of the Cross resource published this Lent

April 4, 2025

The Stations booklet uses reflections edited for the Lourdes Pilgrimage by Canon Gerald Coates RIP and images from St Richard's, Chichester.

A Pastoral Letter from the Bishops of England & Wales

April 4, 2025

Catholics should act now to stop assisted suicide passing into law "No-one should be dispatched as a burden to others."

Education News

St Richard's School, Bexhill, raises over £100,000 with Sophie's Postcard art auction

July 4, 2024

Celebrities, artists, pupils and the general public donated 2,146 unique artworks

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

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