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

Today, we pray for Bishop-Elect Stephen as he begins his ministry as our bishop

“But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

On Day 8 of our Novena we we pray for those who may be overlooked or forgotten.

“For I was hungry & you gave me food, I was thirsty & you gave me drink, I was a stranger & you welcomed me.”

Today we pray for all the priests and deacons of the Diocese and for those preparing for ministry

Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Feed my lambs... Tend my sheep.” John 21:15–16

Today, we pray for all those who support the work and mission of the Church.

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23

Our People

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Our Events

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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.’