Diocesan News

New survey on neurodiversity and the Catholic Faith

October 28, 2025

The Catholic Bishop's Conference and Birmingham Newman University would like to hear from neurodivergent Catholic adults and caregivers.

New Vatican "Book of Statistics" shows the impact of the Church across the world

October 25, 2025

The reported that the Catholic Church grew by 15,881,000 from 2022-3, to 17.8% of the world's population.

The Friends of Arundel Cathedral make generous donation to the upkeep of the cathedral

October 24, 2025

Bishop Richard was presented with a cheque for £60,000 on the Feast of St Philip Howard.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Truthfulness and humility are deeply related"

October 24, 2025

"Prayer must always be honest. There is no need to be anything but honest, because God knows us better than we know ourselves."

Ecumenical Anti-Slavery Ambassadors raise awareness of modern slavery across Sussex & Surrey

October 23, 2025

Ambassadors join Sussex Police, The Clewer Initiative and Mothers' Union to raise awareness of modern slavery.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: On the Feast of St Philip Howard

October 17, 2025

"May the patron of our Diocese intercede for us, as we seek to serve Christ."

Married couples from across the Diocese journeyed to Mass in Weybridge on Saturday

October 16, 2025

Our popular annual Marriage Anniversaries Mass celebrated 1,190 years of marriage!

Find out more about fighting Modern Slavery in our Diocese this Anti-Slavery Day

October 16, 2025

Meet our ecumenical Anti-Slavery Ambassadors and discover how to 'spot the signs' of Modern Slavery.

Education News

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Stephen to take place on 19 October

July 20, 2026

Bishop Stephen will celebrate a special Mass of Welcome for people across our Diocese at Worth Abbey on Saturday 24 October.

St Catherine's, Littlehampton, welcomes visit from MP Alison Griffiths

July 18, 2026

Pupils had the opportunity to learn more about what an MP does and how decisions are made.

Diocesan medal for Peter Edgington of St Mary's, Bognor, & St Richard's, Chichester

July 17, 2026

Peter was thanked for his his humble and faith-filled leadership

Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated for Alan Mitchell, St Andrew's, Leatherhead

July 17, 2026

St Andrew's community came together to mark Alan's 16 years as Head.

National STEM Competition victory for St Oscar Romero students

July 14, 2026

The team built and coded a Lego "remote operated vehicle" to win the GUH STEM challenge.

Diocesan schools attend Faith in Action Award Ceremonies in Arundel Cathedral

July 13, 2026

Students were presented with Faith in Action & Oscar Romero Awards

Liturgy of Thanks held for Gemma Irvine and her headship at St Mary's, Worthing

July 9, 2026

Gemma was presented with a certificate from the Education Service and a long service medal.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of Toby Miller at St Peter's, Guildford

July 9, 2026

Toby Miller has been Head since 2014 and his leadership has been marked by faithful service, high aspiration for pupils and collaboration.

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