Diocesan News

New Bishop of Arundel & Brighton calls for care for those in need & a growth in holiness

October 19, 2026

Children from St Clement’s Primary School, Ewell, were among many who sent messages of welcome.

Archbishop John Wilson's Homily for the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Stephen

October 18, 2026

"Through you, beloved brother, may 'grace extend to more and more people.'"

Watch the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Stephen Wang online

October 18, 2026

The livestream will begin at 11.15am from Arundel Cathedral

More than 40 Arundel & Brighton pilgrims join Adoremus National Eucharistic Congress

October 17, 2026

The day-long celebration provided an enriching invitation to people of all ages to renew their devotion to the Eucharistic Lord.

We pray for Bishop-Elect Stephen as he begins his ministry as our bishop

October 17, 2026

“But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

On Day 8 of our Novena we we pray for those who may be overlooked or forgotten.

October 17, 2026

“For I was hungry & you gave me food, I was thirsty & you gave me drink, I was a stranger & you welcomed me.”

Today we pray for all the priests and deacons of the Diocese and for those preparing for ministry

October 17, 2026

Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Feed my lambs... Tend my sheep.” John 21:15–16

Today, we pray for all those who support the work and mission of the Church.

October 16, 2026

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23

Education News

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.

Secondary students gather in Arundel for annual pilgrimage

October 3, 2025

Bishop Richard encouraged the pilgrims to return to their schools filled with the message of hope we have received during this Jubilee year.

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