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Opposing the Assisted Dying Bill - Key Concerns.

September 9, 2021

‘Assisted Dying’ could be seen as a quick & cheap alternative to care.

Bishops speak out against the Assisted Dying Bill.

September 9, 2021

Catholics are urged to pray, write and share so that the Bill is defeated.

A number of organisations and charities are working to help Afgans arriving in the UK with nothing.

September 2, 2021

Pope Francis has urged Christians to pray, and to assist those in need.

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is seeking a million gestures of kindness!

September 1, 2021

People across our Diocese are invited to join the campaign this September.

CAFOD are responding to multiple emergencies across the world this week.

August 19, 2021

The charity are working with local partners in Haiti and Afghanistan.

British Medical Association to debate proposed changes to the law.

August 17, 2021

The decision to extend the euthanasia & assisted suicide debate is welcomed.

Pope Francis prays for peace in Afghanistan.

August 17, 2021

The Pope asked people to unite in prayer to "the God of peace".

Covid-19: Step 4 Guidance for Communal Worship from Bishops' Conference.

August 12, 2021

The latest parish guidance comes into effect on Monday, 19 July 2021.

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.

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