News

Diocesan News

The diocesan Tribunal celebrates 3 volunteers with 70 years combined service.

January 12, 2023

'Their work has truly been invaluable to us and to the people of the Diocese.'

Pope Francis' Homily at the Requiem Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

January 9, 2023

'Benedict, faithful friend of the Bridegroom, may your joy be complete'

Have you registered your free place for January's Justice & Peace Assembly?

January 9, 2023

This year's Assembly takes place in person, exploring food and conflict.

Make your voice heard on assisted suicide.

January 4, 2023

Take the Catholic Union's short survey and help inform their response.

Sign St Peter's petition to bring Fairtrade bananas to schools!

January 4, 2023

Pupils at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Leatherhead need your help.

'Voices of hope from inside' - read Bishop Richard's Tablet article.

January 2, 2023

'Unless prisons are reformed, they will exacerbate peoples' problems'

Pope Emeritus Benedict - a statement from the Bishops' Conference

December 31, 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict was 'close to the Lord & always his humble servant.'

Pope Benedict XVI Requiescat in Pace - A Statement from Bishop Richard

December 31, 2022

'We mourn his loss [and] are thankful for his steadfast witness and legacy'

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