Diocesan News

Canon Rob Esdaile explored ‘true peace’ at this year’s J&P Assembly.

February 1, 2024

‘Peace is not the cowed existence of those who are controlled, gas-lighted or robbed’

Pope Francis inaugurates a Year of Prayer in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee.

February 1, 2024

The year is an opportunity to rediscover the value of daily prayer in our Christian life.

Catholics call on the Chancellor to focus on tackling poverty.

January 29, 2024

‘People living in poverty mustn’t end up as an afterthought.’

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.

Education News

Schools Singing Programme children join Advent & Christmas celebrations across the Diocese

December 9, 2025

Children participating in the Schools Singing Programme are contributing to Advent worship and Christmas preparations and celebrations.

Bishop Marcus Stock's Advent message to Catholic schools and universities

December 2, 2025

"The Holy Father states that our world needs [the] hope which is generated through education."

St Philip's Catholic Primary School, Arundel, joins Bosco Catholic Education Trust

December 1, 2025

The school becomes the twelfth primary (and the fifteenth school) to join Bosco CET.

St Hugh’s win the under-11’s School Choirs Award at Woking Music Festival

December 1, 2025

“The choirs’ singing was filled with joy & spirit – they’ve made us incredibly proud!”

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP joins diocesan Headteachers & School Leaders

November 26, 2025

“At the heart of education is the liberation of the imagination”

Catholic Social Teaching Conference for Redhill and Epsom deanery pupils

November 11, 2025

"When we serve others, we walk closely with Christ Himself."

The Alpha Beta - November issue out now!

November 10, 2025

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

Leading in Faith course 2025-6 convenes at Ladywell Franciscan Centre

November 10, 2025

Participants from schools and Trusts from around the Diocese, had the opportunity to listen, discuss and pray together.

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