Diocesan News

Exploring the ministry of a bishop as we prepare for Fr Stephen's Episcopal Ordination

September 25, 2026

"The ministry of a bishop connects us with the Church's beginnings."

World Day for Migrants & Refugees: “Even just one of these children”

September 23, 2026

“The cry of displaced children rises to God today,” Pope Leo said in his Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

St Edmund's Godalming: Striding in support of Christian churches

September 19, 2026

Parishioners set off on a 3.5-hour walk from St John's in Farncombe, raising over £500 so far.

Archbishop Richard receives honorary doctorate in Chichester Cathedral

September 17, 2026

Archbishop Richard also preached at Choral Evensong, reflecting on education, truth and discipleship.

Home Mission Sunday: sharing the "Beauty and Joy of Knowing Jesus Christ"

September 16, 2026

"This is the work, the mission, of the whole Church, it is the Great Commission, and comes into every area of life within the Church."

MPs vote against Assisted Suicide Bill after intense debate in Parliament

September 11, 2026

The bill was defeated by a majority of 16, with 286 votes to 270.

Education Sunday: Celebrating the life and mission of our schools

September 11, 2026

Established 178 years ago in 1848, the day provides an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to all those involved in Catholic education.

Pope speaks on human dignity, urging Christians to defend it in every circumstance

September 11, 2026

“Human dignity does not depend on a person’s abilities, wealth or position in life, nor on the right or wrong choices made.”

Education News

Diocesan Schools Commissioners and Catholic Education Service gather in Guildford

June 12, 2025

The Diocese of Arundel and Brighton was delighted to host the termly meeting of the Schools Commissioners and the CES.

St Andrew's, Leatherhead, and St Clement's, Ewell, join Xavier CET

June 2, 2025

The two school joined Xavier CET on 1 June, bringing its total number of schools to 21.

Statement on St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Brighton

May 22, 2025

Following the statutory period of consultation, St Joseph’s will close on 31 August 2025. 

Statement on the Election of Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton welcomes today’s election of Pope Leo XIV

St Mary, Star of the Sea, St Leonards, & St Thomas a Becket, Eastbourne, join Bosco CET

May 6, 2025

The schools are the 10th and 11th primary schools to join the Bosco CET family

Feast Day celebrations at Notre Dame School

May 6, 2025

The school gathered to celebrate the Feast Day of St Jeanne de Lestonnac.

The Oscar Romero Award Trust Joins Caritas Social Action Network

May 1, 2025

The Oscar Romero Award Trust supports Catholic schools in their journey of embedding Catholic Social Teaching into school life.

A fantastic Spring Term for the Schools Singing Programme

April 29, 2025

Choirs in Sussex and Surrey have sung for many acts of worship and concerts

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