Diocesan News

Bishops voice support for "Just Peace" in Holy Land "Time to Act" campaign

June 23, 2026

The campaign promotes a shared commitment for justice, peace & human dignity, calling for “a just peace for all who call the Holy Land home.

Pope Leo offers prayers for parents who have lost a child

June 21, 2026

In his Day for Life message, Pope Leo offered his prayers for parents grieving after the tragedy of the death of a child.

Aid to the Church in Need launches global petition on religious freedom

June 20, 2026

"Standing in solidarity with our brothers and sisters"

This summer’s Lourdes Pilgrimage playlist is live!

June 19, 2026

Whether you'll be in Lourdes this year, or intend to follow the pilgrimage at home, you can hear the wonderful hymns and songs on YouTube.

Day for Life: Affirming the dignity and value of every human life

June 19, 2026

The Church will mark Day for Life on Sunday, reflecting on the value and innate dignity of every human life from conception to natural death

Statement on the re-introduction of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

June 16, 2026

Archbishop John Sherrington has expressed deep disappointment that the "Assisted Suicide" Bill will return to parliament this autumn.

"Courage" is the theme of this year's Refugee Week (15-21 June)

June 12, 2026

Bishop Paul McAleenan: “As we celebrate Refugee Week… we acknowledge the resilience and hope shown by refugees and asylum seekers.

Young adults gather in Arundel for Corpus Christi

June 12, 2026

Young adults aged 18 to 35 were invited to view the Carpet of Flowers, hear a talk on it & spend time in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Education News

Statement on the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis (1936-2025)

April 21, 2025

The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton is deeply saddened by the death of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Bishop Richard visits students and staff at St Joseph’s Specialist Trust

April 9, 2025

The day included the celebration of Mass followed by lunch in the school's Enterprise Café

Benemerenti for Jennifer Simpson of St Charles Borromeo School

April 4, 2025

Jennifer’s dedication to both school and parish was recognised and her contribution to the work of education was highlighted.

Diocesan schools top the tables for student happiness

April 3, 2025

Figures published by Ofsted, revealing parents' views on their children's happiness at school, rated diocesan schools very highly.

A Jubilee Walking Pilgrimage for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Guildford

March 28, 2025

More than 300 children from school years 1 to 6 journey in faith.

Bishop Richard celebrates the annual Governors’ Commissioning Mass

March 21, 2025

School Governors serve their communities and play an invaluable part in the leadership of our schools.

Benemerenti Medal for Antony Hudson, retiring Headmaster of St George's, Weybridge

March 19, 2025

Antony gifted the school a beautiful set of ceramic tiles made in Jerusalem, with the word ‘Shalom’ inscribed on them.

St Joseph's Specialist Trust, Cranleigh, achieves Romero Award Developer Level

March 14, 2025

St Joseph's is the first school in the Diocese to be awarded the Developer Level Award.

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