Diocesan News

On Sea Sunday, Pope Leo appeals again for global peace

July 17, 2026

The Pope urged world leaders to “persevere on the path of dialogue, encounter and diplomacy.”

Young people gather in Arundel Cathedral to celebrate Faith in Action & Oscar Romero Awards

July 16, 2026

Young people gather in Arundel Cathedral to celebrate Faith in Action & Oscar Romero Awards

Lourdes Pilgrimage Handbook 2026 launched!

July 15, 2026

Each year, the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton takes hundreds of pilgrims to Lourdes to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Mid-Sussex parishioners join "The Bible Timeline" course

July 10, 2026

Parishioners from Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Keymer & Ditchling Common started the 24-week Bible study course in April.

Stella Maris: Caring for seafarers in crisis

July 9, 2026

On this Sea Sunday, we pray for all seafarers, fishers and those who work at sea, and for the work of Stella Maris in supporting them.

Archbishop Richard receives the Pallium from Pope Leo

July 9, 2026

The Pallium symbolises "sharing in the work of the Holy Father as a shepherd of the flock and of carrying the sheep."

Pope Leo XIV appoints Fr Stephen Wang as new Bishop of Arundel & Brighton

July 2, 2026

Rector of the Venerable English College in Rome succeeds Archbishop Richard Moth as the Sixth Bishop of Arundel & Brighton.

Campaign for debt justice with CAFOD this summer

June 30, 2026

Stand in solidarity with millions of our sisters and brothers around the world.

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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