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Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund appeals in parishes this weekend

February 6, 2025

Across our Diocese, parishioners will generously support the appeal to send pilgrims who need assistance, and their carers, to Lourdes

Congratulations to Dr John Morgan on his 100th birthday

February 3, 2025

"[He] has found such friendship, through his love of Christ."

Pastoral Plan Reference Group meets to reflect on Plan's ongoing development

January 31, 2025

Bishop Richard issued his third Pastoral Plan for the Diocese just over a year ago.

Jubilee for Communications: "Hope comes from action"

January 30, 2025

"We can allow the fracture lines in our society to break open. Or we can work to heal these growing divides."

Holocaust Memorial Day observed in the Diocese

January 28, 2025

Commemorations took place to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.

New accessible Brighton table tennis venue opens with diocesan support

January 28, 2025

Brighton Table Tennis Club celebrated the launch of its new venue thanks to support from the Diocese, Sport England and the London Marathon.

"Yes" to dialogue, reconciliation and peace

January 27, 2025

Pope Francis has expressed his gratitude for the Gaza ceasefire agreement and called for it to be respected

Sunday of the Word of God: “I hope in your Word”

January 24, 2025

The sixth Sunday of the Word of God will be celebrated throughout the Church this weekend.

Education News

New Head of School inducted for St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Redhill

January 13, 2025

Thomas Hall was inducted by Bishop Richard during Mass in the Parish of the Nativity of the Lord.

Diocesan Education Service & St Mary's University launch "Day by Day" Primary RE resources

December 20, 2024

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

Mass of Thanksgiving for Steve Tindall, as he retires from Holy Family, Addlestone

December 19, 2024

Steve retires after 12 years of headship and 35 years in Catholic education.

New Head inducted for St Alban’s, East Molesey

December 16, 2024

Bishop Richard inducted Emma Daly as Head of School during Mass at St Barnabas Church.

Retirement celebrations for Theresa Kenefick at St Joseph's School, Epsom

December 13, 2024

The community gathered to recognise over 30 years of outstanding service to the school and parish.

100 school leaders meet to explore Catholic Social Teaching in our schools

December 13, 2024

The two-day event with Bishop Richard was attended by more than 100 delegates, with a number of expert speakers.

A Christmas card from the Education Service

December 10, 2024

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.

New Head of School and Executive Head inducted at St Mary's, Bognor

November 25, 2024

Kathryn Cole and Peter Edgington were inducted by Bishop Richard at Our Lady of Sorrows.

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