Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We are called to be saints

September 26, 2025

"Keep mind and heart, every effort, on the building of the Kingdom of God in love and service – for this is true riches."

Worth Abbey Choir, with guest singers from across the Diocese, performs in Paris

September 25, 2025

The choir gave two concerts on the theme of the Assumption – at Saint-Sulpice and at the beautiful church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont.

Safeguarding Inspectorate calls for information on engagement with abuse survivors

September 25, 2025

Information submitted will help inform the CSSA’s first thematic inspection. The full report with recommendations will be published in 2026.

A celebration of faith, hope and mission as the Diocese marks its Diamond Jubilee

September 24, 2025

More than 1,000 people from across Sussex and Surrey join the diocese’s Festival of Hope!

"We give thanks for the many blessings & graces that have come to us [in 60 years]."

September 22, 2025

Read Bishop Richard's Festival of Hope celebration homily.

Bishop Richard marks the Jubilee of Justice

September 22, 2025

"Justice, in all its forms, is the basis of a peaceful society in which the common good and human dignity can be assured."

A new parish for A&B as the fruits of the Pastoral Plan are realised in Brighton & Hove

September 20, 2025

The inauguration "[opens] the door to new possibilities for the great work that the Lord has given to us."

Stella Maris: Remember the hidden heroes of the sea

September 19, 2025

From clothing and digital devices to bananas and tea, seafarers bring us 90% of the goods we import.

Education News

School chaplains gather with Bishop Richard and the Education Service in Crawley

September 25, 2024

We pray for our school Chaplains, that they may be blessed in their vocation in the year ahead.

Torchlight Procession at St Bernadette's Catholic School, Brighton

September 25, 2024

Children at the school learned about Marian apparitions all over the world and linked Our Lady of Walsingham to Lourdes and St Bernadette.

Helen Connor inducted as Headteacher of St Robert Southwell School, Horsham

September 23, 2024

Bishop Richard inducted Helen at Mass on 22 September

60th Anniversary Celebrations at St Paul's Catholic College, Burgess Hill

September 18, 2024

Students, staff and alumni gathered to celebrate the school's founding in 1963

Congratulations to Bly Twomey, Paralympic medallist and Cardinal Newman student

September 16, 2024

Bly, 14, won two bronze medals at this summer's Paralympic Games

Georgina Morganti is inducted as Headteacher of St Dunstan’s Primary School, Woking

September 16, 2024

In his homily Bishop Richard spoke about the call to service that is asked of each of us.

New Sixth Form welcomes students at St Oscar Romero School, Worthing

September 12, 2024

The first 78 Sixth Form students began their studies this month in a new purpose-built facility.

Members of St Pancras’ Primary School community in Lewes "Go Forth"

September 5, 2024

People from across the school community joined a service of celebration last term.

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