Diocesan News

More than 40 Arundel & Brighton pilgrims join Adoremus National Eucharistic Congress

October 17, 2026

The day-long celebration provided an enriching invitation to people of all ages to renew their devotion to the Eucharistic Lord.

We pray for Bishop-Elect Stephen as he begins his ministry as our bishop

October 17, 2026

“But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

On Day 8 of our Novena we we pray for those who may be overlooked or forgotten.

October 17, 2026

“For I was hungry & you gave me food, I was thirsty & you gave me drink, I was a stranger & you welcomed me.”

Today we pray for all the priests and deacons of the Diocese and for those preparing for ministry

October 17, 2026

Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Feed my lambs... Tend my sheep.” John 21:15–16

Today, we pray for all those who support the work and mission of the Church.

October 16, 2026

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23

Every baptised person has a vocation to holiness & a part to play in the mission of Christ.

October 15, 2026

On the fifth day of our novena we pray for all the lay faithful of our Diocese.

A Message from Bishop-elect Stephen

October 15, 2026

"I pray that you and I, together on this wonderful journey, can stay close to Christ & share the good news"

Pope Leo's postoperative recovery progressing well

October 14, 2026

The Holy See reports the Pope underwent blood tests and chest X-rays on Wednesday, which confirmed his recovery is progressing normally.

Education News

Bishop Richard visits teachers gathered for the Postgraduate Certificate in RE course

September 29, 2025

The course is a new collaboration between the Diocese and St Mary’s University and aims to increase the number of RE specialists in schools.

Induction of Gemma Willcox at St Charles Borromeo, Weybridge

September 22, 2025

The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on Evangelii Gaudium Sunday.

New schemes to tackle Religious Education teacher shortage in schools

September 12, 2025

A new Postgraduate Certificate in RE course is now available to teachers from any diocese.

Diocesan Education Service joins Lourdes Pilgrimage

August 2, 2025

Eight members of the Education Service participated in this year's pilgrimage, in variety of roles.

Ann Baldwin, retiring from the Education Service, receives Bene Merenti from Bishop Richard

July 22, 2025

Ann has offered 21 years of exceptional service to the Church and to the mission of education in the Diocese.

Bishop Richard leads a liturgy for St Joseph’s, Brighton, as it prepares to close

July 18, 2025

Staff, pupils and parents gathered in the school hall and pupils read and sang beautifully, and planted a seed representing God's love.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of Catherine Burnham, Cardinal Newman, Hersham

July 17, 2025

The Cardinal Newman community gathered to thank Catherine for her work as Executive Headteacher.

Pilgrims of Hope: Called to Teach - St Bede's teacher joins Young Teacher pilgrimage to Rome

July 15, 2025

Patrick Kerr joined over 60 young teachers from England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland on a transformative pilgrimage to Rome.

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