Diocesan News

Fr Toby Lees OP explored “acedia” in the latest in a series of CST conferences in Brighton

March 25, 2026

Cultivating attention can free us from ambivalence, online scrolling, and FOMO

Journey through Holy Week with Canon Kieron O'Brien, Canon Jonathan Martin and Fr Jonathan How

March 25, 2026

Explore the sacred heart of the Christian liturgical year with 3 new short films

Lourdes Pilgrimage rugby top launched to raise funds for Pilgrimage

March 20, 2026

A Pilgrimage volunteer has worked with Ambition Sport to produce a special Pilgrimage rugby shirt in our diocesan colours.

Archbishop John Sherrington responds to vote to decriminalise abortion

March 19, 2026

"This move is likely to lead to more late-term abortions putting pregnant women and their babies at risk."

Catholic & Anglican Dioceses choose Palestinian Olive Oil for their Holy Oils

March 17, 2026

Diocesan oils will be blessed at the Chrism Mass at Arundel Cathedral on 1 April.

Crawley charity responds as homeless refugee numbers soar

March 17, 2026

Homelessness among refugees reflects what Refugees Welcome Crawley encounter daily

Parishioners & Cardinal Newman students campaign with Citizens UK on affordable housing

March 16, 2026

The campaign aims to deliver affordable housing for the city and support key workers

Synod Study Group Publishes Report on Women's Role in Church Life

March 16, 2026

A new report has been published this week, following the four-year 'synodal' process that took place across the Catholic Church 2021-24.

Education News

100 school leaders meet to explore Catholic Social Teaching in our schools

December 13, 2024

The two-day event with Bishop Richard was attended by more than 100 delegates, with a number of expert speakers.

A Christmas card from the Education Service

December 10, 2024

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.

New Head of School and Executive Head inducted at St Mary's, Bognor

November 25, 2024

Kathryn Cole and Peter Edgington were inducted by Bishop Richard at Our Lady of Sorrows.

Students from St John the Baptist, Woking, visit House of Lords with Anti-Bullying Alliance

November 15, 2024

The students were invited to the House of Lords to chair the charity's Anti-Bullying event

A joyful and successful half term for the Schools Singing Programme

November 5, 2024

Children are enjoying developing their repertoire and participating in school and parish Masses.

Fiona McGrath is inducted as new Head of School at St Francis' School, Caterham

November 4, 2024

During Mass at the Sacred Heart, Caterham, Bishop Richard said that command to love God and neighbour is at the heart of a Catholic school.

Salesian School, Chertsey, achieves "Transforming" status award from SSAT

October 29, 2024

The school's approach is guided by the Schools, Students and Teachers network's Framework for Exceptional Education.

The Catholic Children’s Society distributes over £1 million to support families in crisis

October 24, 2024

The Catholic Children’s Society has distribute over £1 million of emergency funding in Arundel & Brighton, Westminster and Southwark.

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