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

World Day of the Poor: "The Lord is the refuge of the poor."

In his message for the World Day of the Poor, 15 November, Pope Leo asks "Are we a sign of God who is a refuge for the poor?"

Young Adults Explore What it Means to Bear Witness to Christ

Young adults from across the Diocese gathered at St Richard’s, Chichester, for a retreat day on the theme “Bearing Witness to Christ."

Bishop Stephen has written a message for people across our diocesan family

He reflects on the joy of his first few weeks as Bishop and shares his his support for the Pastoral Plan.

The saints show us the importance of being “hidden with Christ in God”

This is the peace the world of itself can never give.

Our People

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Our Parishes

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Our Events

Find out what's going on all across the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton.

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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.’