Diocesan News

Members of Pilgrimage planning team gather in Lourdes for conference

February 11, 2026

Pilgrimage Director Alex Manko and members of the clinical team

Lourdes Pilgrimage Appeal takes place this weekend

February 7, 2026

Our pilgrimage relies on the generosity of donors to help young pilgrims and sick pilgrims to visit Lourdes.

This Sunday is the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking.

February 6, 2026

Modern Slavery is a human rights violation that is taking place across the world, including in our Diocese.

Homily for Archbishop-Elect Richard's Mass of Thanksgiving

February 4, 2026

"I give thanks for a little over ten years in service to this Diocese spread across its many communities."

Racial Justice Sunday: Promoting Racial Justice in our Parishes

January 28, 2026

The theme for the 2025 Racial Justice Sunday is "Whoever loves God must also love his brother” (1 John 4:21)

Ministers of the Word Gather for Inspiring Day of Reflection in Worthing

January 28, 2026

"Words and phrases from scripture help to sustain us and point the way for us."

Charles Plater Trust large grants round now open for applications

January 27, 2026

Grants are offered to registered charities for faith-inspired lay leadership, educational social action, and applied research projects.

Parish representatives gather in the new Parish of Weybridge

January 26, 2026

Parish representatives gather in the new Parish of Weybridge

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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