Catholic Life News 

• Monday 26 January 2026 St Paul's Mission Statement St Paul's is a community of faith, echoing St Paul's letter to Timothy where - as pillars of Christian living - he stresses "love, service and doing the best possible."
• Friday 9 January 2026 Epiphany Mass Today the school celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany, also known as Three Kings' Day. We marked this special date in the Christian calendar, with Masses led by Father Philip and Father Christian, marking the moment when a star led the Magi, (the Three Kings or the Wise Men), to visit the baby Jesus after his birth.
• Thursday 8 January 2026 Charity Fundraising - Shelter
• Thursday 18 December 2025 Diocese Christmas Card Competition The RE Department hosted a Christmas Card competition this year, inviting KS3 students to design cards based on the theme of Luke 2:8-15. Miss Delahunty and Miss Mendoza selected individual winners from each class and have submitted their entries to the Diocese competition, hoping for some exciting winning announcements in the New Year. Well done to all KS3 students – the cards they created were fabulous.
• Wednesday 10 December 2025 Year 12 Mass Our Year 12 students came together to celebrate Mass following their retreats. The theme of the celebration echoed that of the retreats: to pause, re-centre, and reflect on their spiritual lives. It was wonderful to have so many of our pupils participate in the Mass. Thank you, Father Phillip, for leading us in this prayerful celebration and Miss Harper for the beautiful music by the School Choir to help us celebrate this Mass.
• Friday 5 December 2025 Year 12 Retreats This term, our Year 12 students took part in a retreat day. This was an important time for the year group as they prepared for exams and began the next phase of their studies.
• Wednesday 3 December 2025 Refugees Christmas Cards As part of our commitment to Catholic Social Teaching on Human Dignity, Solidarity, and the Common Good, Year 9 students led a project to support refugees this Christmas. Working in partnership with the Jesuit Refugee Service, pupils created Christmas cards which were sent to refugee families. These cards carried messages of hope and solidarity, reminding those who received them that they were valued and not forgotten. It was a simple yet powerful way for our school community to live out our faith in action.
• Monday 1 December 2025 Advent preparation The beginning of Advent is a season in which we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ Jesus. The Chaplaincy Team along with our Chaplain come together to prepare the school for this special time of year by decorating the chapel and preparing this year's Advent Wreath. Thank you to all the team and to Stephanie Brenner from Wrap and Tie Floral https://www.wrapandtiefloral.co.uk/ for helping our students – the chapel and the wreath look wonderful!
• Thursday 27 November 2025 Mass for the Faithfully Departed In November, our St Paul's family gathered in faith and love to celebrate the Holy Souls Mass, remembering all the Faithfully Departed. This special time invited us to pause, reflect, and pray for those who have gone before us - our dearly loved ones who now rest in God's care.
• Tuesday 25 November 2025 Year 9 Retreats As part of their ongoing spiritual development at St Paul's, Year 9 participated in their retreat with Rise Theatre Company.
• Friday 21 November 2025 Year 9 Mass Following their retreats, Year 9 gathered together to celebrate their Year 9 Mass. The theme echoed that of the retreats - exploring who we are and who God has created us to be. It was a lovely celebration, with students participating in the readings and presenting the offertory.
• Tuesday 4 November 2025 Harvest Foodbank Donation Our annual Harvest Collection is a cherished tradition at St Paul's, reminding us to give thanks for the blessings we have and supporting those in need. Responding to the call in Catholic Social Teaching for solidarity with those most in need and caring for the common good of all. Once again, our school community - staff, pupils, and families - generously donated a wealth of items to the local Foodbank at St Saviour's Church.
• Thursday 16 October 2025 Praying the Rosary- The Luminous Mysteries October is the month of the Holy Rosary, our school Chaplaincy Team have created a podcast on how to pray the rosary. Why not try praying the Luminous Mysteries alongside them. We hope it draws you nearer to Christ.
• Wednesday 15 October 2025 Praying the Rosary- The Sorrowful Mysteries October is the month of the Holy Rosary, our Year 7 Chaplaincy Team have marked their first half term here at St Paul's by creating a special podcast praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. We invite you to try praying the rosary alongside them. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us.
• Monday 29 September 2025 Year 5 Retreats The Year 5 students from St Ignatius Catholic Primary School had a wonderful day at St Paul's yesterday during their retreat, which centred around discovering their God-given talents. The students were enthusiastic, engaged, and fully participated in all the activities. It was a joy to work with them, and they were a credit to their school.
• Monday 22 September 2025 Year 8 Retreats This year's Year 8 retreats were truly special, held at the Sunbury Methodist Church. Pupils were invited to reflect deeply on the theme: God loves us and calls us by name. Throughout the retreat, students engaged in heartfelt discussions and shared personal reflections on what it means to be loved by God. It was a beautiful opportunity for spiritual growth and connection.
• Monday 8 September 2025 Welcome Back Masses Sixth Form students began the day with a `Welcome Back Mass' led by Father Christian from St Ignatius Church. A lovely start to the academic year for our Sixth Form pupils; we wish them every success in their studies
• Wednesday 30 July 2025 St Paul's Feast Day Feast Day this year, held in conjunction with the Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was celebrated with a whole school Mass in the Manor House gardens. We were honoured to have three priests; Father Mike from St Lawrence's, Governor Priest - Father Philip, Father Christian from our Sunbury parish as well as Deacon Duncan Macpherson from St Theodore's in Hampton, all to celebrate this most special of Masses.
• Monday 16 June 2025 Baby Basics Collection
• Friday 9 May 2025 New Pope for the Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV
• Friday 2 May 2025 Year 11 Leavers' Celebration of the Word End of an Era
• Tuesday 22 April 2025 Pope Francis
• Friday 4 April 2025 Lenten Celebration of the Word
• Sunday 2 March 2025 Prayer for Pope Francis We hold Pope Francis in our school prayers as he remains seriously ill in hospital. As the leader of the Catholic Church, he has dedicated his life to spreading the message of love, compassion, and unity. In this time of difficulty, we ask our school community to come together in prayer for him.
• Friday 24 January 2025 Jubilee Year 2025 Pope Francis has called the global Church to celebrate the Jubilee together, with deep faith, lively hope, and active charity.
• Thursday 19 December 2024 Advent Celebration of the Word The academic term drew to a close with its annual Advent Celebration of the Word.
• Monday 2 December 2024 Advent Wreath The beginning of December marked the start of Advent, a season in which we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ Jesus.
• Tuesday 19 November 2024 Holy Souls Mass St Paul's gathered together today to celebrate Holy Souls Mass. November is the month that the Catholic Church dedicates to those we have lost - our dearly departed. Thank you to Father Phillip for leading us in this special and prayerful commemoration.
• Thursday 24 October 2024 Harvest Foodbank Donation St Paul's delivered its Harvest Collection to the Foodbank at St Saviour's Church at the end of October, and what a collection it was! Each year we are blown away with your generosity, but this year, well there are no words. Your donations took up the whole of our chapel and we needed 3 minibuses to deliver the food! We cannot thank you enough - staff, students, parents/carers and the Pavilion Nursery. It will make such a difference to those in need in our local community.
• Monday 21 October 2024 Year 7 Mass Students and staff celebrated the Year 7 Mass led by Father Philip at St Ignatius Church at the end of October. The theme of the service was that of the Year 7 retreats ‘Friendship and Belonging’ and was a lovely gathering which saw all the gifts and talents of our new pupils shared in their readings, altar serving, choir singing and thoughtful bidding prayers.