Diocesan News

Bishop Richard ordains two new priests for The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton

July 29, 2025

Fr Gary Carter and Fr Scott Coleman join the Diocese at an important time, with the Pastoral Plan offering new opportunities for mission.

O Sacrament Most Holy: Lourdes Pilgrims join Blessed Sacrament Procession

July 28, 2025

The Eucharistic Blessing is a source of grace and healing to the sick, and to all who participate.

The nations gather: pilgrims take part in Lourdes International Mass & Torchlight Procession

July 27, 2025

The International Mass sees the gathering of thousands of pilgrims from around the world for Mass in the Underground Basilica.

Blessed for service: pilgrims' hands are blessed at Lourdes Pilgrimage Opening Mass

July 26, 2025

On Saturday, our pilgrims pass through the Grotto together and gather for Mass as a whole pilgrimage for the first time.

Our nearly 700 pilgrims depart for Lourdes, "With Mary, Pilgrims of Hope"

July 25, 2025

Our pilgrimage includes people of all ages from across the Diocese, including pilgrims needing support, medics, Helpers and Redshirts.

A new Permanent Deacon for Arundel & Brighton

July 23, 2025

Bishop Richard ordained Mike Deans at Arundel Cathedral last Friday.

Pope Leo’s Message to Grandparents and the Elderly 2025

July 22, 2025

Pope Leo's message for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2025, reminds us that hope is a source of joy, no matter what age.

Vatican offers new guidance for Synod’s implementation phase

July 21, 2025

A new document from the Synod of Bishops aims to assist understanding of the implementation phase of the Synod.

Education News

"Thank you and goodbye" to Jan Miles, retiring Deputy Head, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Crawley

July 15, 2024

On her retirement, Jan was awarded a diocesan medal for her services to Catholic education.

Congratulations to The Marist School for Surrey Health Schools programme achievements!

July 12, 2024

The school has been recognised for 'developing a Surrey Healthy Schools approach to wellbeing, health, inclusion & achievement.'

Hundreds of children join Arundel & Brighton’s Good Shepherd celebration at Worth Abbey

July 8, 2024

The celebration included a £5,766 donation to Missio - diocesan schools’ largest donation to date.

“Hymn tunes and folk tunes” - A summer concert series for the Schools Singing Programme

July 8, 2024

Schools in Surrey have been learning hymn tunes from every corner of the British Isles and folk tunes from across the world.

Induction Mass for Tim Hulse, Headteacher of St Philip Howard School, Barnham

July 8, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows, Bognor, with members of the parish and school communities

Cardinal Newman School students participate in Catholic Social Teaching and Social Organising event

July 4, 2024

Over 200 young people, teachers and leaders from all over England & Wales gathered to celebrate Community Organising work in schools

St Richard's School, Bexhill, raises over £100,000 with Sophie's Postcard art auction

July 4, 2024

Celebrities, artists, pupils and the general public donated 2,146 unique artworks

Remove the 50% cap: your voice can help support Catholic Education in the UK

June 4, 2024

The current cap prevents the Church from accessing funding & establishing new schools

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