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Small steps, big impact: How St John’s ‘100 Club’ is changing lives £1 at a time

September 27, 2024

The club gives parish members an easy way to make a real difference in the world, without the pressure of big donations.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: It is important to remain open to God’s grace.

September 27, 2024

"God is active in every place and at every moment, in the good practice that we have developed in our lives and in the unexpected too"

One hundred catechists journey to Worth for a day of reflection and formation

September 25, 2024

Attendees explored human, pastoral, intellectual and spiritual formation with expert speakers.

"God walks with His people" - Pope Francis' message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees

September 24, 2024

"It is possible to see in the migrants of our time ... a living image of God’s people on their way to the eternal homeland."

Diocesan pilgrims travel to St Mary's, Oscott, for Adoremus 2024

September 24, 2024

Cardinal Vincent reminded attendees that Jesus, present in the monstrance, is the embodiment of sacrifice.

The Franciscans celebrate 800 years in England

September 24, 2024

Today, the Franciscan charism continues to attract people from across the world through a charism of radical Gospel living.

Cafod Jubilee 2025 icon is blessed by Cardinal Vincent Nichols

September 18, 2024

CAFOD commissioned the icon from Ethiopian artist and engineer Mulugeta Araya aged 30.

New Lottery Heritage Fund initiative will benefit UK Catholic churches

September 17, 2024

The new multi-million pound initiative could see significant sums of money earmarked for urgent repairs and restoration projects

Education News

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.

Schools thriving under Academy Trusts

February 8, 2024

Xavier Catholic Education Trust came second in the country for GCSE and on most measures was in the top 2% of 1000+ trusts nationally.

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