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

Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo: how CAFOD is helping

Our neighbours in Democratic Republic of Congo are suffering through an Ebola outbreak.

Arundel Cathedral Choir sings in Westminster Cathedral

The Choir of Arundel Cathedral was privileged to sing a Trinity Sunday Mass at Westminster Cathedral, presided over by Archbishop Richard.

New Bereavement Befrienders commissioned for the Ministry of Consolation

18 new Bereavement Befrienders were commissioned on 27 May, at a special Commissioning Mass celebrated by Canon Kieron O’Brien.

Jubilarian priests gather to celebrate in Arundel Cathedral

Priests gathered on 28 June to celebrate 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 years of priestly ordination

Our People

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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.’