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Bishops write to Foreign Secretary urging a ‘swift peaceful resolution’ to Ukraine war.

March 1, 2022

"Our country has a clear moral duty to support Ukraine’s people."

Bishop Richard is leading opportunities for prayer for Ukraine this week.

March 1, 2022

'Let us be resolute in our support & care for our sisters & brothers.'

Catholics in Health and Social Care: Ethics and Practice - an online & in person event

February 24, 2022

Hosted by St Mary's University, Anscombe Centre & Bios Centre.

Lent begins next week with a range of online resources available to help us prepare and reflect.

February 24, 2022

Ash Wednesday Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral at 10am & 7pm.

The Eparchial Bishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in the UK calls for prayer.

February 24, 2022

‘Now more than ever before your prayers... are needed’

The Charles Plater Trust has launched its most ambitious grant programme ever.

February 17, 2022

The new 2.5 million grant programme will offer up to £500,000 in grants.

Pact have created a new Stations of the Cross liturgy.

February 17, 2022

The new liturgy gives an important voice to prisoners and their families.

Three former Trustees of the Diocese received Papal Awards last Tuesday afternoon.

February 16, 2022

Congratulations to Deacon Michael Thoms, Anthony Campbell & Thomas Allen.

Education News

Doreen Cronin, former Principal of St Richard's, Bexhill receives a papal award

March 26, 2024

Doreen Cronin has been awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for distinguished service.

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.

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