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February’s Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

February 8, 2024

The Ordinary Time Gospels on the Sundays before Lent tell of Jesus’s ministry of healing.

Centenary celebrations at Our Lady of Lourdes, Haslemere

February 8, 2024

Our Lady of Lourdes in Haslemere marked its centenary recently, with celebrations held throughout the year, culminating in a Mass and party

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Jesus is present in our moments of suffering.

February 2, 2024

"Our prayer ensures that our own actions are directed aright and produce the fruit that the Holy Spirit prompts in us."

Canon Rob Esdaile explored ‘true peace’ at this year’s J&P Assembly.

February 1, 2024

‘Peace is not the cowed existence of those who are controlled, gas-lighted or robbed’

Pope Francis inaugurates a Year of Prayer in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee.

February 1, 2024

The year is an opportunity to rediscover the value of daily prayer in our Christian life.

Catholics call on the Chancellor to focus on tackling poverty.

January 29, 2024

‘People living in poverty mustn’t end up as an afterthought.’

Fr Stephen Ortiger Requiescat in Pace

January 29, 2024

Fr Stephen Ortiger's Funeral Mass will take place at Worth Abbey on 17 February.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: answering the call to be bearers of peace.

January 26, 2024

We must be peacemakers in a world torn apart by conflict.

Education News

600 years' service to Catholic education celebrated at Mass of Thanksgiving

July 7, 2025

Staff from our Catholic schools who are retiring or stepping down after faithful service in a variety of roles gathered at Arundel Cathedral

Cardinal Newman School & East Brighton parish Citizens UK representatives meet Pope Leo

July 4, 2025

Community organising charity Citizens UK includes more than 50 Catholic member institutions, including schools and parishes.

End of year celebrations at Rydes Hill School

July 4, 2025

This year's Leavers' Mass was particularly poignant as the school will no longer be designated as a Catholic school from September.

Faith in Action and Oscar Romero Award winners gather at Worth Abbey

June 30, 2025

Schools from around the diocese gathered, with pupils being awarded their Faith in Action pins, and Oscar Romero Awards.

Schools journey to Arundel for this year's Good Shepherd celebration

June 26, 2025

The theme this Jubilee Year was "Pilgrims of Hope", with readings highlighting the importance of proclaiming "the good news to the poor".

Diocesan school staff gather for "Leading in Faith" day

June 26, 2025

Participants have been meeting and praying together, discerning what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school or Trust.

Jubilee Celebrations for Fr Chris Benyon at Cardinal Newman School, Hove

June 25, 2025

A Mass followed messages and videos of thanks from pupils for Fr Chris' service to their school.

Diocesan Schools Commissioners and Catholic Education Service gather in Guildford

June 12, 2025

The Diocese of Arundel and Brighton was delighted to host the termly meeting of the Schools Commissioners and the CES.

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