Diocesan News

King Charles III's Coronation will take place on Saturday 6 May.

April 24, 2023

We pray for our King as he assumes the fullness of high office.

Pope Francis gifts relics from the True Cross to King Charles III.

April 20, 2023

The relic will be incorporated into the newly-made Cross of Wales and used in the Coronation.

World Day for Grandparents and Elderly: Restoring dignity to those who are cast aside.

April 18, 2023

The day, celebrated on July 23, has the theme 'His mercy is from age to age'.

Archbishop Maury Buendía is the new Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain.

April 13, 2023

In a statement issued today, Cardinal Vincent Nichols 'welcomed' the appointment.

The Continental Stage of the Synod draws to a close.

April 11, 2023

It highlighted "a greater awareness of the importance of walking together."

Bishop Richard's Arundel Cathedral Chrism Mass Homily

April 6, 2023

“Through the sacraments we are united in a hidden and real way to Christ.”

Little Amal's visit to the Fitzherbert Hub brings joy to refugee & asylum seeking families.

March 31, 2023

Support for the visit a 'strong sign that not everybody agrees with the hostile environment.'

Journey to Lourdes as a Young Helper or Redshirt this Summer!

March 17, 2023

"[Being a Redshirt] is the single most amazing thing I have ever done!"

Education News

New schemes to tackle Religious Education teacher shortage in schools

September 12, 2025

A new Postgraduate Certificate in RE course is now available to teachers from any diocese.

The Alpha Beta - September issue out now!

September 5, 2025

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

Diocesan Education Service joins Lourdes Pilgrimage

August 2, 2025

Eight members of the Education Service participated in this year's pilgrimage, in variety of roles.

Ann Baldwin, retiring from the Education Service, receives Bene Merenti from Bishop Richard

July 22, 2025

Ann has offered 21 years of exceptional service to the Church and to the mission of education in the Diocese.

Bishop Richard leads a liturgy for St Joseph’s, Brighton, as it prepares to close

July 18, 2025

Staff, pupils and parents gathered in the school hall and pupils read and sang beautifully, and planted a seed representing God's love.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of Catherine Burnham, Cardinal Newman, Hersham

July 17, 2025

The Cardinal Newman community gathered to thank Catherine for her work as Executive Headteacher.

Pilgrims of Hope: Called to Teach - St Bede's teacher joins Young Teacher pilgrimage to Rome

July 15, 2025

Patrick Kerr joined over 60 young teachers from England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland on a transformative pilgrimage to Rome.

Bishop Richard blesses new building at St Philip Howard Catholic School, Barnham

July 14, 2025

The new building, with English classrooms, Library and Resource Centre, will be a place where love of the students informs the learning.

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