Festival 50 Launch this March

Parishes around the Diocese are gearing up to launch Festival 50 in the parish and local area over the coming weekends. With a message from Archbishop Peter Smith (see below) and a talk for use at Mass together with all the wealth of promotional materials this is a great opporunity to encourage people to both get involved, get the date in the diary and get themselves booked on one of the parish coaches.

All the information and materials for the launch are available on the Festival 50 webpages.

Message from Archbishop Peter Smith about Festival 50

Archbishop Peter Smith, as Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese has sent parishes a message about Festival 50.

He says "‘Festival 50’ on 5th July this year will be an important event in the history of the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton. I hope and pray that many of the people of the Diocese will be inspired to participate in the day, especially those who are sick and infirm. I invite you all to join me at the Festival, in the morning from 10am and for the Jubilee Mass at 3pm.."

You find out more about Festival 50 here

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St. Cuthman’s Retreat Centre

Our diocesan retreat centre at Coolham, near Horsham, is open to individuals and groups of all denominations and of none. Simple Chapel, Morning and Evening Prayer, with Mass most days. Well stocked Library, silent and non-silent options - including for dining. 20 acres of beautiful grounds, plus a 5 acre lake with views to the South Downs.

Main house– 8 single and 8 twin rooms, all en-suite – minimum stay 2 nights. For individuals, couples and groups.

‘Quiet Days’ for individuals – spend a day in the House, Chapel and grounds.
Includes a two-course lunch and refreshments.

Group use – popular with parish, diocesan and other groups with a maximum 24 (if some rooms shared) – minimum stay 2 nights. For all denominations.

The Garden Rooms– for non-residential group meetings, ‘away days’, ‘INSET’ and workshops – max 18 people. Located in our orchard, with catering options, easy parking and disabled access.

St Cuthman’s ‘Reflection Days’and special events – led retreat days for individuals in our Garden Rooms.

Click here for the St Cuthman's Pages