Diocesan News

Over 1000 people journey to Arundel for the Rite of Election

March 2, 2026

The Rite is an important step for those who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation at Easter.

Support our sisters and brothers to flourish this CAFOD Family Fast Day

February 27, 2026

Your donations will support farmers like Rejoice, who worked with CAFOD local experts to create floating gardens, to feed her children.

Meet our new Diocesan Administrator, Canon Jonathan Martin

February 27, 2026

Canon Jonathan will serve and guide the faithful of the Diocese until a new bishop is appointed by the Holy Father.

Who can go to Lourdes? Challenging Pilgrimage myths!

February 26, 2026

People across our diocese are invited to join this summer’s Lourdes pilgrimage as Helpers, whatever their faith or professional background.

Bishop for Interreligious Dialogue welcomes Vatican Ramadan message to Muslims

February 24, 2026

Christians and Muslims both find themselves fasting and praying at this time.

Canon Jonathan's homily for the Rite of Election

February 23, 2026

"You are, each of you, an individual, willed by God, created by God, called by God to be His own."

People of Faith in Woking gather for interfaith breakfast

February 23, 2026

25 people from a wide range of Christian, Hindu and Muslim communities met to help build understanding and strengthen friendships.

Blessing of Greek Orthodox community in Egham Parish

February 19, 2026

“Blessing and Solemn Vespers” in a former Diocesan Church

Education News

Diocesan school staff gather for "Leading in Faith" day

June 26, 2025

Participants have been meeting and praying together, discerning what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school or Trust.

Jubilee Celebrations for Fr Chris Benyon at Cardinal Newman School, Hove

June 25, 2025

A Mass followed messages and videos of thanks from pupils for Fr Chris' service to their school.

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.

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