Welcome From Bishop Richard

'Thank you for your visiting the Arundel & Brighton Diocesan Website – a ‘window’ into the life of the Catholic Church in Surrey and Sussex, a welcoming community of people committed to Christ and His Church. If the Gospel Message is new to you, or if you are seeking detailed information about the Diocese, this site will help you to explore the many ways in which the life of the Diocese and its parishes can help you on your pilgrimage of life.'

Diocesan News

Pope Leo in Beirut: "Choose peace as a way, not just a goal"

Pope Leo concluded his Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon on Tuesday.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Peace and justice are gifts of the Spirit

"May the world hear the warnings of John the Baptist and be open to the gifts of the Spirit and the peace that is Jesus’ gift to us."

People and clergy celebrate the start of the new Guildford Catholic Parish

“Today’s inauguration brings us closer together in the wonderful adventure of the Gospel.”

Stella Maris brings friendship, Christmas gifts and the love of Christ to seafarers and fishers

“There will be about 400,000 seafarers working over Christmas, separated from families and friends. We show them they are not forgotten."

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Vocations

The word vocation comes from the Latin ‘vocare’, meaning ‘to call’ - so a vocation is a calling. Everyone has a vocation. Our first call is to love God and to be holy, or as Pope Francis put it, ‘to be saints is not a privilege for a few but a vocation for everyone.’