Diocesan News

Prayers and sorrow after military attack on Gaza’s Holy Family Catholic Church

July 17, 2025

Cardinal Nichols condemns the "appalling strike on the Church [and] prays for the dead and injured."

Bishop Richard blesses new building at St Philip Howard Catholic School, Barnham

July 14, 2025

The new building, with English classrooms, Library and Resource Centre, will be a place where love of the students informs the learning.

Lourdes Pilgrimage Handbook 2025 launched!

July 12, 2025

Each year, the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton takes hundreds of pilgrims to Lourdes to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes.

PACT CEO delivers "Pub Talk" on impact of imprisonment on children and wider families

July 11, 2025

"Prisoners and their families need support. We must not forget their hidden sentences."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Listening with the ear of the heart"

July 11, 2025

This listening "brings the Word of God to the very core of our being, the place of love."

Nursing students from the University of Brighton to join our Lourdes pilgrimage this month.

July 10, 2025

"Immersive, empathy-led, international placements offer students life-shaping experiences."

"Render unto Caesar": new Bishops' Conference publication on taxation and Catholic morality is released

July 8, 2025

The document offers 12 insightful chapters from economists, academics and experts.

Cardinal Newman School & East Brighton parish Citizens UK representatives meet Pope Leo

July 4, 2025

Community organising charity Citizens UK includes more than 50 Catholic member institutions, including schools and parishes.

Education News

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

Inclusion Award achieved by St Cuthbert's School, Englefield Green

May 29, 2024

An inclusive school gives all pupils regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, achievements or background the opportunity to succeed

Pope Francis celebrates first World Children's Day in Rome, 25-26 May

May 23, 2024

The Holy Father issued a message to the children of the world

School Chaplains give thanks for Fr Stephen Ortiger’s contribution to their ministry.

May 23, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated a special Chaplains’ Mass at Ladywell in Godalming

Induction Mass for Paul Barber, Principal of St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill

May 14, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at St Richard's Catholic College, with clergy of the deanery and members of the community

Papal Award for Simon Parr, recently retired diocesan Education Officer

May 13, 2024

Simon Parr was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award, for his service to the Church

Wonderful Schools Singing Programme event for children from four Surrey schools

May 10, 2024

100 children sang liturgical repertoire together at the event in Cranleigh

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