Taken from Bishop Philip's e-news. Over the last weeks of summer, we have been planning the deployment of our clergy from the autumn. Today in e-News, I am happy [...]
On Saturday, 19 July 2025, we gathered in St John’s Cathedral as Fr Ryan Browne was ordained to the priesthood. A full year has passed since that significant moment, [...]
This year, St Peter's marked the 100th anniversary of the first Mass celebrated in our present church building, giving thanks for a century of prayer, worship and service. The [...]
Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all our lives, but they often work in difficult and dangerous conditions. Conflicts around the world are increasing risks to [...]
Katrina Straker, Headteacher of St Anthony's Catholic. Primary School, Fareham, shares news of the school's sporting success Titchfield based, St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School’s dodgeball team is celebrating a [...]
The Caritas summer newsletter is now available and includes updates on social action, volunteering, support and funding opportunities. There is also a range of resources and details of upcoming events [...]
Thank you for your continued prayers and contributions that help support our brothers and sisters in our twinned diocese of Bamenda. Please find the latest news and project updates here.
The next edition of “Theology on Tap”, hosted by Fr Ryan Browne at the Cathedral, will take place on 19 June at 6:30pm. Cn James McAuley will give a talk [...]
Announcement from the Bishop of Portsmouth on the Marian Franciscans. Read it here.
Marking the 135th anniversary of Rerum novarum, Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, entitled ‘Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.’ He appeals [...]
Today (Tuesday 19 May 2026) is the Feast of the Dedication of our Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist in Portsmouth. It is also the 144th anniversary of the formation [...]
Tara Sharp, Assistant Headteacher and RE Leader at St. Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School in Woodley shares news of last week's May Procession and Crowning of Mary at St. [...]
Can Catholic teaching change? We’re pleased to release a recorded talk with Bishop Philip Egan exploring the question: Can Catholic teaching change? Drawing on history, the writings of theologians, [...]
Interested in learning more about the life of a seminarian? What do seminarians study? How do they spend their free time? How do they prepare for priesthood before ordination? Our [...]
Main Image: Pope with Archbishop Andrew releasing a dove outside the Bamenda Cathedral. Photo Credit: Vatican Media Last week, Pope Leo XIV visited Cameroon on the second leg of his [...]
Elizabeth Dene, Chair of Governors for the Voluntary (Catholic) Schools Cluster in Guernsey shares news from two of our Catholic Primary schools on the island. As part of their [...]
Andrea Hoyland reports that this year sees the highest number of Catholic Schools taking part in the Big Lent Walk as ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ to live out their Jubilee [...]
Bishop Philip writes about his visit to Christ the King College, IOW Last Thursday, I went with Bishop Jonathan, the Anglican Bishop of Portsmouth, to Christ the King College [...]
Richard Cunningham, Executive Headteacher of St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville writes: Well done to the pupils of St Peter's who collected over 300 Easter Eggs to donate to [...]
Pupils from across the school came together to present a moving Easter Passion Play, retelling the journey of Jesus from Palm Sunday through to his death and resurrection. Every [...]
The Chrism Mass this year takes place on Tuesday 31 March at 11.00am in St John's Cathedral in Portsmouth. The Mass is one of the main diocesan events of [...]
More than 70 people gathered at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth, on Saturday 14 March for the final instalment of the Portsmouth Gregorian Chant Course. This programme has received widespread [...]
Sheila Biddlecombe, teacher at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School reports on last week's visit of St Carlo's relics. On Thursday 12th March, the relics of St Carlo Acutis visited Corpus Christi [...]
Bishop Philip writes about his visit to Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School, Basingstoke Last Thursday, I made a most enjoyable visitation of Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School in Basingstoke. [...]
Join us on a pilgrimage lead by Bishop Philip Egan to Turin in northern Italy and Assisi in central Italy to learn about and experience the lives of our two [...]
Thank you for your continued prayers and contributions that help support our brothers and sisters in our twinned diocese of Bamenda. We are delighted that from 15-18 April 2026 [...]
Being a seafarer or a fisher can be a dangerous and difficult job. When crisis strikes, the consequences can often be devastating, especially if there is no one to turn [...]
Here is the latest issue of the Caritas newsletter, with updates on social action, partnerships, volunteering opportunities and resources from around the diocese. To receive the next issue straight into your [...]
Everyone is welcome to visit the relics of Saint Carlo Acutis at St John's Cathedral in Portsmouth on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 March. Here are further details: Wednesday 11 [...]
The AFCM UK Awakening Team is leading a Lenten Renewal Conference at St John the Evangelist Cathedral in Portsmouth on 27-28 March 2026 and everyone is welcome to come along. [...]
