Diocesan News

Day for Life: Affirming the dignity and value of every human life

June 19, 2026

The Church will mark Day for Life on Sunday, reflecting on the value and innate dignity of every human life from conception to natural death

Statement on the re-introduction of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

June 16, 2026

Archbishop John Sherrington has expressed deep disappointment that the "Assisted Suicide" Bill will return to parliament this autumn.

"Courage" is the theme of this year's Refugee Week (15-21 June)

June 12, 2026

Bishop Paul McAleenan: “As we celebrate Refugee Week… we acknowledge the resilience and hope shown by refugees and asylum seekers.

Young adults gather in Arundel for Corpus Christi

June 12, 2026

Young adults aged 18 to 35 were invited to view the Carpet of Flowers, hear a talk on it & spend time in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Pope Leo XIV appoints lay woman Prefect of Dicastery for Communication

June 11, 2026

Currently President and COO of EWTN News, Maria Montserrat Alvarado will succeed Paolo Ruffini in November, continuing on a path of reform.

Papal Blessing for CAFOD volunteer Christina

June 8, 2026

Christina, from Bexhill-on-Sea was presented with an apostolic blessing in recognition of her support for CAFOD in the parish.

Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo: how CAFOD is helping

June 5, 2026

Our neighbours in Democratic Republic of Congo are suffering through an Ebola outbreak.

Arundel Cathedral Choir sings in Westminster Cathedral

June 5, 2026

The Choir of Arundel Cathedral was privileged to sing a Trinity Sunday Mass at Westminster Cathedral, presided over by Archbishop Richard.

Education News

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.

St Andrew's, Leatherhead, and St Clement's, Ewell, join Xavier CET

June 2, 2025

The two school joined Xavier CET on 1 June, bringing its total number of schools to 21.

Statement on St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Brighton

May 22, 2025

Following the statutory period of consultation, St Joseph’s will close on 31 August 2025. 

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