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

Bishop Richard has issued a response to the passing of the Assisted Dying Bill

"Let us keep in prayer all those who will be already feeling fearful"

December Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

"Advent is a period of devout and expectant delight."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Redemption begins with the Angel's message"

"The presence of Christ, the life of Christ, His death and resurrection is our hope and our life, and we rejoice at His coming."

Launch of "Remember Me: A Catholic Approach to Criminal Justice"

Bishop Richard says restorative justice can offer healing to the victims of crime and rehabilitation for offenders

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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.’