Diocesan News

World Mission Sunday: One in Christ, united in mission

October 14, 2026

On World Mission Sunday, Catholics around the world come together in prayer, solidarity, and support for the Church’s mission work.

We pray for Bishop-elect Stephen & for the Religious who live & serve within our Diocese.

October 14, 2026

“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:4

Novena Day Three: praying for the mission of our schools, colleges and Trusts.

October 13, 2026

“Let the little children come to me & do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14

Novena Day Two: Join people across our diocese as we journey in prayer

October 12, 2026

Today we pray for Bishop-elect Stephen, catechists & those preparing people for the sacraments.

We begin nine days of prayer today as we prepare to welcome our new bishop

October 11, 2026

“You yourselves like living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house."

What happens when a priest is ordained a bishop?

October 9, 2026

Our Formation & Spirituality Adviser Deacon Jon Harman shares a new reflection.

Watch a new short film about the source and summit of our faith

October 8, 2026

Canon Tom & the Poor Clares explore the sacramental re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross.

Churches across England & Wales will mark Prisoners’ Sunday this weekend

October 5, 2026

Catholic charity Pact has been supporting people & families impacted by imprisonment for 125 years.

Education News

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.

St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill, joins Bosco CET

October 1, 2025

St Richard's is the third secondary school to join the Bosco CET family.

Martyn Peebles inducted as Headteacher at St Polycarp's, Farnham

September 29, 2025

The community gathered at St Joan of Arc Church, Farnham, for a joyful Induction Mass

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