Diocesan News

Franciscans announce a Jubilee Year for 2026

January 20, 2026

2026 marks 800 years since the death of St Francis of Assisi

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: One Body, One Spirit

January 16, 2026

The theme for 2026 (Ephesians 4:4) reminds us that the call to unity is a call to work for peace for all people everywhere.

Sede Vacante: Next steps for the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton

January 14, 2026

Archbishop-elect Richard is our Diocesan Administrator, until he takes possession of the See of Westminster.

Pope Leo marks end of Jubilee Year, closing the Holy Door at St Peter's Basilica

January 13, 2026

Almost 33.5 million pilgrims from 185 countries visited Rome during the Holy Year

Grand News - new issue out now!

January 13, 2026

Read the latest edition of the newsletter for grandparents in our diocese

Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Richard Moth as the new Archbishop of Westminster

December 19, 2025

Archbishop-elect Moth will become the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols.

St Dunstan's International Carol Service celebrates the rich diversity of its community

December 18, 2025

"Our international singers were delighted and everyone left feeling joyful."

Bishops affirm the true nature of Catholic witness and worship at Christmas

December 17, 2025

Archbishop Bernard Longley & Bishop Richard express their shared concern at tensions & division in society.

Education News

School chaplains gather with Bishop Richard and the Education Service in Crawley

September 25, 2024

We pray for our school Chaplains, that they may be blessed in their vocation in the year ahead.

Torchlight Procession at St Bernadette's Catholic School, Brighton

September 25, 2024

Children at the school learned about Marian apparitions all over the world and linked Our Lady of Walsingham to Lourdes and St Bernadette.

Helen Connor inducted as Headteacher of St Robert Southwell School, Horsham

September 23, 2024

Bishop Richard inducted Helen at Mass on 22 September

60th Anniversary Celebrations at St Paul's Catholic College, Burgess Hill

September 18, 2024

Students, staff and alumni gathered to celebrate the school's founding in 1963

Congratulations to Bly Twomey, Paralympic medallist and Cardinal Newman student

September 16, 2024

Bly, 14, won two bronze medals at this summer's Paralympic Games

Georgina Morganti is inducted as Headteacher of St Dunstan’s Primary School, Woking

September 16, 2024

In his homily Bishop Richard spoke about the call to service that is asked of each of us.

New Sixth Form welcomes students at St Oscar Romero School, Worthing

September 12, 2024

The first 78 Sixth Form students began their studies this month in a new purpose-built facility.

Members of St Pancras’ Primary School community in Lewes "Go Forth"

September 5, 2024

People from across the school community joined a service of celebration last term.

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