Diocesan Lenten Programme 2015

A short programme of reflections for Lent (Year B) is now available.

The material focuses on the First Reading for each Sunday this Lent, with a reflection and questions for discussion. It is followed by an excerpt from the Nicene Creed and a reflection on this, giving us a reference to this year’s Jubilee topic ‘the Church’. These reflections on the Old Testament readings have been provided from groups and individuals who are often considered to be the most vulnerable in our Diocese.

Booklets for Lent 2015 can be ordered from the DABCEC bookshop, telephone (01293) 651165 or email bookshop@dabnet.org or is available to download from this website.

Festival 50 - Time to Book your Transport

As there is limited parking on the Festival site we are encouraging as many people as possible to come by public transport as possible. It is 2 minutes walk from Falmer Train station and there is ample parking for coaches. For more information on transport especially booking a coach then visit the Festival 50 webpages.

Welcome to Dabnet

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Arundel and Brighton serves the counties of Sussex and those parts of Surrey outside the Greater London Boroughs. These pages combine the information from various sources around the diocese in one easy to use format. The information on the pages is frequently updated. If what you are looking for does not appear to fit in any of the categories on the left, try using the search tool at the top right of the page. Even the webmaster has to resort to this occasionally!

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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