Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Marriage expresses "the love of God Himself."

October 4, 2024

"In a society where the spirit of taking is so prevalent, the vocation of the Christian is a powerful witness to another way."

Pope Francis and Bishop Richard call for prayers for peace and for the Synod

October 3, 2024

The Holy Father called for a renewed proclamation of the Gospel in the face of conflict.

Pilgrims from the Parish of Our Lady and the Saints of Sussex visit Walsingham

October 2, 2024

The packed pilgrimage itinarary saw parishioners "happy and renewed in faith".

Harvest Fast Day: 4 October: "If God helps and this work expands, I can do greater things."

October 2, 2024

This Autumn, Cafod asks us to help young people like Daniel to learn new skills and fulfil their God-given potential.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: It is important to remain open to God’s grace.

September 27, 2024

"God is active in every place and at every moment, in the good practice that we have developed in our lives and in the unexpected too"

Small steps, big impact: How St John’s ‘100 Club’ is changing lives £1 at a time

September 27, 2024

The club gives parish members an easy way to make a real difference in the world, without the pressure of big donations.

One hundred catechists journey to Worth for a day of reflection and formation

September 25, 2024

Attendees explored human, pastoral, intellectual and spiritual formation with expert speakers.

The Franciscans celebrate 800 years in England

September 24, 2024

Today, the Franciscan charism continues to attract people from across the world through a charism of radical Gospel living.

Education News

Ablaze - Spring 2026 issue out now!

February 3, 2026

Read the latest edition of the newsletter for RE Leads, Heads of RE, Chaplains and Prayer & Liturgy leaders from the Education Service.

St Richard's School, Chichester, receives Helping Others Award from Pagham Pram Race

February 2, 2026

The grant will help to foster a love of reading in the children, and support literacy development.

Secretary of State commends 13 diocesan schools on outcomes for disadvantaged children

February 2, 2026

The schools' outcomes for disadvantaged children in last year's KS2 or KS4 results were "among the very best nationally".

Bosco CET welcomes St Mary's, Bognor, and St Richard's, Chichester, into the Trust family

February 2, 2026

The schools bring the total of primary schools in the Trust to fourteen, joining the three secondary schools also in Bosco CET.

Therese Pullan is inducted as Headteacher of St Philip's, Arundel

January 19, 2026

In his homily, Archbishop-elect Richard spoke of how our schools are like John the Baptist, pointing others to Christ.

The Alpha Beta - January issue out now!

January 9, 2026

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

A Christmas card from the Education Service

December 16, 2025

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's digital card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.

Schools Singing Programme children join Advent & Christmas celebrations across the Diocese

December 9, 2025

Children participating in the Schools Singing Programme are contributing to Advent worship and Christmas preparations and celebrations.

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