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's Pastoral Letter for Evangelii Gaudium Sunday

"Working together in our new parishes will pave the way for more effective mission across the Diocese."

A new parish for A&B as the fruits of the Pastoral Plan are realised in Brighton & Hove

The inauguration "[opens] the door to new possibilities for the great work that the Lord has given to us."

Farnham Prayer Group marks an important milestone

The "Life in the Spirit" Prayer Group at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church celebrated its 45th anniversary on Saturday.

Bishop Richard's homily for the Inauguration of the new Parish of Brighton & Hove

"Today’s inauguration brings us closer together in this wonderful adventure of the Gospel."

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Our Parishes

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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.’