Diocesan News

Bishop Richard ordains two new priests for The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton

July 9, 2025

Fr Gary Carter and Fr Scott Coleman join the Diocese at an important time, with the Pastoral Plan offering new opportunities for mission.

"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.

Weekly Reflection: "Openness to the Word demands a spirit of listening"

July 4, 2025

May our word to the world be that of the seventy-two, for it is the gift of the Risen Lord: “Peace be with you.”

Canon Paul Jennings celebrates 50 years of priesthood

July 3, 2025

Canon Paul has given many years’ of service to the diocesan Tribunal.

Sea Sunday: Seafarers need a Good Samaritan

July 3, 2025

This Sea Sunday, 13 July, we pray for seafarers and fishers, and thank them for the vital role they play in all of our lives.

People from across the Diocese join Corpus Christi celebrations at Arundel Cathedral

June 27, 2025

In his homily, Bishop Richard reflected on the Jubilee as a "journey to Christ", and the increasing numbers of people joining the Church.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: With Pope Leo, we pray for peace

June 27, 2025

"Let us strive for justice and promote the dignity of every person."

Education News

Catholic schools outperform peers in producing new teachers

March 25, 2024

Three secondaries in the Xavier CET have supplied 16% of student teachers at a major training provider for the South East

Annual Governors’ Commissioning Mass celebrated in Horsham

March 25, 2024

Bishop Richard concelebrated the annual Governors' Commissioning Mass with Fr Xavier Amirdasamy

Children from across the diocese join our first ever Choral Festivals!

March 21, 2024

The Schools Singing Programme events in Woking & Hove were a celebration of singing & sacred music.

Mass for the retirement of Simon Parr

February 29, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated a beautiful Mass to say thank you to Simon Parr as he approaches his retirement from the service.

Dominic Raab visits St Alban's School, East Molesey.

February 23, 2024

Dominic Raab congratulated the School Parliament on their work to secure a new zebra crossing for the school.

Digest of 2023 Census data for schools and colleges in England

February 9, 2024

The Digest of the 2023 Census Data for Schools and Colleges in England is now available.

New Headmistress for Mayfield School

February 9, 2024

Mayfield School has appointed a new Headmistress, Mrs Deborah Bligh.

Ani Magill CBE: Dame of The Papal Order of St Gregory.

February 8, 2024

The Diocesan Education Service is delighted to announce that Ani Magill CBE has been admitted as Dame to The Papal Order of St Gregory.

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