Diocesan News

Bishop Richard concelebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving at Our Lady of the Assumption.

September 14, 2021

Parishioners, friends & supporters marked the end of restoration works.

St Peter's Church in Hove is to welcome a painting of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

September 10, 2021

The painting will be unveiled at the 11.15am Mass on Sunday 10 October.

Opposing the Assisted Dying Bill - Key Concerns.

September 9, 2021

‘Assisted Dying’ could be seen as a quick & cheap alternative to care.

A number of organisations and charities are working to help Afgans arriving in the UK with nothing.

September 2, 2021

Pope Francis has urged Christians to pray, and to assist those in need.

Englefield Green community unites to save The Assumption of Our Lady.

August 9, 2021

Beautiful basilica church saved in time for its 90th anniversary next month.

The first World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly takes place this Sunday.

July 23, 2021

The theme, 'I am with you always' is 'a promise of closeness and hope.'

Charities raise alarm over suicides of young asylum seekers in UK.

July 21, 2021

Calls for sweeping reforms to support young asylum seekers and refugees.

Arundel & Brighton holds the record for the greatest number of MP meetings so far!

July 20, 2021

An update on CAFOD’s Parliament in your Parish initiative.

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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