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 Weekly Reflection: "May we choose the way that leads to life"

"The greatest moments of joy and fulfilment come when we are doing what the Lord calls us to do"

Bethan Townsend is consecrated to the Ordo Virginum in Arundel Cathedral

"She has chosen you above all things, may she find all things in possessing you."

"Unite in ‘compassionate action’ to oppose assisted suicide"

Bishop John Sherrington encourages Catholics to unite in prayer and compassionate action as Parliament prepares to debate assisted suicide.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We must speak out and defend the vulnerable."

"From a place of prayer, may we listen and speak, may we see and act."

Our People

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Our Parishes

Discover our parishes, the beating heart of our Diocese.

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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.’