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Diocesan News

A Meditation by Sister Halaska

March 5, 2021

A meditation about God's love shared by Bishop Richard

Pope Francis concludes his visit to Iraq

March 5, 2021

Pope Francis was the first Pope to visit the country, making the visit an historic occasion.

Our Lady of Lourdes pledge to Livesimply

March 4, 2021

Our Lady of Lourdes parishioners intend to 'Live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the poor'

People across our Diocese are fundraising to end water poverty overseas

March 4, 2021

CAFOD's Walk for Water campaign aims to make a difference to people living in water poverty overseas

Our Supermarket Hardship Voucher Scheme is ongoing

March 1, 2021

Our schools and parishes are helping us to tackle food poverty

Were you part of our online Justice & Peace Assembly?

January 23, 2021

There is much being done to fight food poverty in our Diocese.

Pope Francis receives the COVID-19 vaccine

January 18, 2021

A COVID-19 vaccination programme is taking place at the Vatican

The latest Covid-19 guidance for parishes

January 13, 2021

Keeping our church community safe during the present pandemic.

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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