Diocesan News

People from across our diocese gathered for the annual Chrism Mass at Arundel Cathedral.

March 28, 2024

'The world must hear the message of salvation' - Read Bishop Richard's Chrism Mass Homily.

Neonatal Nurse and dancer Gemma is fundraising for this year’s diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage

March 27, 2024

Joining the '50:50 Challenge' Dance Central Sussex are offering line dancing, strolling and jiving!

The government's Criminal Justice Bill could fundamentally change abortion law

March 25, 2024

Catholics are encouraged to contact their MPs and make their voices heard.

March progress report on the diocesan Pastoral Plan: The Word Who is Life.

March 25, 2024

An update from Canon Kieron O’Brien and Deacon Nick St John

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The more we dwell in the Gospel, we dwell in Christ.

March 22, 2024

The more we dwell in Christ, the more open we shall be to His gift of peace – a gift that is for the whole world.

New Catenian Circle inaugurated in Bexhill, with 23 new Syro-Malabar Catholic members

March 22, 2024

The new 'Bexhill St Thomas 259 Circle' was inaugurated on Sunday 10 March.

Cafod and the SVP join forces to ensure that the "Catholic Voice" is heard

March 19, 2024

CAFOD and the SVP launch "A Year of Encounter", aimed at maximising the "Catholic voice" at the next UK General Election.

Chris Boardman MBE visits the Parish of East Brighton's community hub

March 19, 2024

The former Olympic cycling champion toured the Fitzherbert Community Centre to see its sporting and community facilities.

Education News

Archbishop Romero Trust & Oscar Romero Award Anniversary Mass in Southwark

November 3, 2025

Archbishop John Wilson held St Oscar up as an example to parishes & schools: a bishop who "made his own the plight" of his people.

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Leatherhead, joins Xavier Catholic Education Trust

November 3, 2025

The school becomes the eighteenth primary and twenty-second school to join Xavier CET.

Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter on Catholic Education: "Drawing New Maps of Hope"

October 28, 2025

"Educate to promote dignity, justice, and trust in a war-torn world"

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.

Pope Leo to name St John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education

October 24, 2025

The Holy Father will designate Newman as co-patron saint of education, with St Thomas Aquinas, during the Jubilee for Education.

Sussex Catholic Education Trust launched to support Sussex diocesan schools

October 21, 2025

The Trust aims to ensure every child access to a high-quality education that nurtures their spiritual, academic, and personal growth.

St Oscar Romero students raise £15,000 for St Vincent de Paul Society, Worthing

October 14, 2025

Participants in this year's Overnight Walk and Mountain Challenge brought the school's 5-year fundraising total to £65,000.

Bishop Richard inducts Sarah McCurdy at St Philip's, Uckfield

October 13, 2025

Sarah, a long-serving teacher at the school was inducted as Headteacher during Mass at Our Lady Immaculate and St Philip Neri Church.

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