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Haslemere parish event fundraises for Books2Africa charity

February 17, 2025

Parishioners at Our Lady of Lourdes in Haslemere raised over £1,620 with a quiz, meal and raffle

Racial Justice Sunday: “Pilgrims of Hope: Our Journey Together Towards Racial Justice”

February 15, 2025

"We must continue walking and praying together on the path to racial justice."

Lourdes Pilgrimage team in Lourdes for Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

February 14, 2025

Our Pilgrimage Director, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nurse visited Lourdes for the feast and to plan this summer's pilgrimage.

Cardinal calls out "deeply irresponsible" legislation

February 14, 2025

Cardinal Nichols called the way in which the assisted suicide bill is being handled “deeply irresponsible”.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Wealth and consumerism limit our vision"

February 14, 2025

"The way of the Christian must be a continual striving for what endures, a fixing of mind and heart on the person of Christ."

Obtaining the Jubilee Year Indulgence

February 13, 2025

A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Church which cleanses our soul and helps us to grow closer to God.

Bishop Richard visits Team Domenica in Brighton

February 10, 2025

Team Domenica supports young people with learning disabilities to acquire the skills, confidence and independence they need.

“Hope does not disappoint but strengthens us in times of trials”

February 9, 2025

Pope Francis’ Message for the World Day of the Sick, 11 February

Education News

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

Annual Governors’ Commissioning Mass celebrated in Horsham

March 25, 2024

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

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.

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.

New Headmistress for Mayfield School

February 9, 2024

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

Ani Magill CBE: Dame of The Papal Order of St Gregory.

February 8, 2024

The Diocesan Education Service is delighted to announce that Ani Magill CBE has been admitted as Dame to The Papal Order of St Gregory.

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