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Fr Stephen Ortiger Requiescat in Pace

January 29, 2024

Fr Stephen Ortiger's Funeral Mass will take place at Worth Abbey on 17 February.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: answering the call to be bearers of peace.

January 26, 2024

We must be peacemakers in a world torn apart by conflict.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: 'Love the Lord your God… and your neighbour as yourself'

January 23, 2024

In this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Christians in Burkina Faso reflect on what it means to love our neighbour in a security crisis.

Cardinal calls for an end to violence against the innocent, after 100 days of war in Gaza.

January 22, 2024

"The 100 days of warfare in Gaza and Israel illustrate, the horrors of war and the reinforcing of the barriers of hatred that it creates"

Stella Maris port chaplains fight modern slavery

January 18, 2024

Stella Maris works with ports, shipping, law enforcement, anti-trafficking bodies and other welfare agencies to root out modern slavery.

Coming this Lent: Invited Season IV

January 18, 2024

Hot on the heels of our Advent season, we are delighted to bring you the fourth season of our Invited digital mission this Lent.

'Marriage is God’s gift to men and women and an expression of the depth of human loving.'

January 16, 2024

National Marriage Week takes place 7-14 February this year.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-25 January 2024

January 15, 2024

‘You shall love the Lord your God… and your neighbour as yourself’

Education News

Bishop Richard inducts new Head of School at St Cuthbert Mayne

January 27, 2025

Amy O’Donovan was inducted at Jesus Christ Redeemer of Mankind Church, Cranleigh.

St Mary's University and the Diocesan Education Service collaborate on new RE Resources

January 23, 2025

Devised to support the RE Directory, “Day by Day” aims to enrich and enhance the teaching of Primary RE in Catholic schools.

New Head of School inducted for St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Redhill

January 13, 2025

Thomas Hall was inducted by Bishop Richard during Mass in the Parish of the Nativity of the Lord.

Diocesan Education Service & St Mary's University launch "Day by Day" Primary RE resources

December 20, 2024

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

Mass of Thanksgiving for Steve Tindall, as he retires from Holy Family, Addlestone

December 19, 2024

Steve retires after 12 years of headship and 35 years in Catholic education.

New Head inducted for St Alban’s, East Molesey

December 16, 2024

Bishop Richard inducted Emma Daly as Head of School during Mass at St Barnabas Church.

Retirement celebrations for Theresa Kenefick at St Joseph's School, Epsom

December 13, 2024

The community gathered to recognise over 30 years of outstanding service to the school and parish.

100 school leaders meet to explore Catholic Social Teaching in our schools

December 13, 2024

The two-day event with Bishop Richard was attended by more than 100 delegates, with a number of expert speakers.

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