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 for Interreligious Dialogue welcomes Vatican Ramadan message to Muslims

Christians and Muslims both find themselves fasting and praying at this time.

Canon Jonathan's homily for the Rite of Election

"You are, each of you, an individual, willed by God, created by God, called by God to be His own."

Blessing of Greek Orthodox community in Egham Parish

“Blessing and Solemn Vespers” in a former Diocesan Church

People of Faith in Woking gather for interfaith breakfast

25 people from a wide range of Christian, Hindu and Muslim communities met to help build understanding and strengthen friendships.

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.’