Diocesan News

"Pray for parliamentarians and for a culture of life", says Archbishop in Lenten statement

March 2, 2026

Archbishop John Sherrington clarifies the Church’s objection to the Terminally Ill (Adults) Bill and asks for prayers for those debating it.

Over 1000 people journey to Arundel for the Rite of Election

March 2, 2026

The Rite is an important step for those who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation at Easter.

Support our sisters and brothers to flourish this CAFOD Family Fast Day

February 27, 2026

Your donations will support farmers like Rejoice, who worked with CAFOD local experts to create floating gardens, to feed her children.

Meet our new Diocesan Administrator, Canon Jonathan Martin

February 27, 2026

Canon Jonathan will serve and guide the faithful of the Diocese until a new bishop is appointed by the Holy Father.

Who can go to Lourdes? Challenging Pilgrimage myths!

February 26, 2026

People across our diocese are invited to join this summer’s Lourdes pilgrimage as Helpers, whatever their faith or professional background.

Bishop for Interreligious Dialogue welcomes Vatican Ramadan message to Muslims

February 24, 2026

Christians and Muslims both find themselves fasting and praying at this time.

Canon Jonathan's homily for the Rite of Election

February 23, 2026

"You are, each of you, an individual, willed by God, created by God, called by God to be His own."

People of Faith in Woking gather for interfaith breakfast

February 23, 2026

25 people from a wide range of Christian, Hindu and Muslim communities met to help build understanding and strengthen friendships.

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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