Diocesan News
Blessed for service: pilgrims' hands are blessed at Lourdes Pilgrimage Opening Mass
July 26, 2025
On Saturday, our pilgrims pass through the Grotto together and gather for Mass as a whole pilgrimage for the first time.
Our nearly 700 pilgrims depart for Lourdes, "With Mary, Pilgrims of Hope"
July 25, 2025
Our pilgrimage includes people of all ages from across the Diocese, including pilgrims needing support, medics, Helpers and Redshirts.
A new Permanent Deacon for Arundel & Brighton
July 23, 2025
Bishop Richard ordained Mike Deans at Arundel Cathedral last Friday.
Pope Leo’s Message to Grandparents and the Elderly 2025
July 22, 2025
Pope Leo's message for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2025, reminds us that hope is a source of joy, no matter what age.
Vatican offers new guidance for Synod’s implementation phase
July 21, 2025
A new document from the Synod of Bishops aims to assist understanding of the implementation phase of the Synod.
1,007 young people confirmed across the Diocese this year
July 18, 2025
The increase in Confirmations of 246 on last year follows the trend also observed in increasing Mass attendance and adult baptisms.
Three deaneries to be constituted as parishes later this year
July 18, 2025
The Council of Priests has voted in favour of canonically establishing three new parishes: Brighton & Hove, Guildford, and Weybridge.
Prayers and sorrow after military attack on Gaza’s Holy Family Catholic Church
July 17, 2025
Cardinal Nichols condemns the "appalling strike on the Church [and] prays for the dead and injured."