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

Statement on the Election of Pope Leo XIV

The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton welcomes today’s election of Pope Leo XIV

Arundel & Brighton to mark the enriching contribution of migrants at a special Mass in Brighton

"The presence of people from different countries and cultures is a great blessing"

Join our Month of Prayer for Priestly Vocations

"Let us ask the Holy Spirit for the gift of priests"

Assisted Suicide: It's not too late to speak out

Archbishop-Elect John Sherrington renews the call for Catholics to speak out against the assisted suicide Bill.t

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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.’