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Pope Leo calls for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza

May 23, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, calling for a cessation of hostilities.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We must pray for peace

May 23, 2025

"The peace of the Risen Christ transforms our world and gives us a taste of the Kingdom of Heaven."

Prisoner support charity PACT responds to the Independent Sentencing Review

May 22, 2025

“The review highlights urgent need for improved regimes and engagement with prisoners’ families.”

Bishop Richard celebrated Mass with CathSoc at Sussex University on Tuesday

May 22, 2025

“The occasion marked an important milestone in the transformation of student pastoral care in the city”

Pope Leo XIV: personal reflections from priests who know him

May 22, 2025

Priests in our Diocese who know Pope Leo from work in Peru or as the Augustinian Prior General share memories and thoughts on his election.

VEC students and alumni share papal conclave and Inauguration Mass stories

May 20, 2025

"It was a moving event for all involved and a powerful reminder of the universality of the Church."

Pope Leo's Homily from the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry

May 19, 2025

"I come to you as a brother, who desires to be the servant of your faith and your joy"

New Ministry of Consolation Befrienders commissioned to accompany the bereaved

May 16, 2025

The new Befrienders joined a network of 140 trained ministers who journey with those experiencing the loneliness and pain of loss.

Education News

Former Director of the diocesan Education Service is admitted to The Papal Order of St Gregory.

June 12, 2023

Bishop Richard presented the award to Marie Ryan at The St Philip Howard Centre in Crawley.

Bishop Richard visits St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School in Brighton.

June 6, 2023

The school community prayed together and had their new Mission statement blessed.

Arundel & Brighton Diocese joins the Schools Singing Programme!

May 29, 2023

Two new Choral Directors will bring the gift of song to diocesan schools.

Bishop Richard visits St Mary Magdalene's pupils.

May 26, 2023

The school's new prayer garden, nature area and mosaic Stations of the Cross were all blessed.

Diocesan student from Bexhill wins art competition.

May 26, 2023

Year 9 student Alicia scoops 'Design a Throne' prize!

Princess of Wales marks Mental Health Awareness Week with students from St Richard’s.

May 26, 2023

The princess joined a classroom lesson with the students from Bexhill.

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School in Worthing to join The Race for Life this June.

May 8, 2023

The school community are raising money for Cancer Research.

Catherine Grace is Inducted as Head of School at St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School in Knaphill.

May 8, 2023

Canon Rob Esdaile, Fr Nick Harden and Deacon Rob welcomed Catherine.

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