Diocesan News

Donations to CAFOD are helping people in Sudan

January 23, 2026

CAFOD reached 116,449 people in Sudan last year with their healthcare programmes.

The Church worldwide celebrates the Sunday of the Word of God

January 23, 2026

The theme for 2026 is: “The word of Christ dwells among you” (Col 3:16)

“Holy Land is a place of hope and potential yet to be realised”

January 22, 2026

The international group of bishops of the Holy Land Co-ordination have been on pilgrimage in the Holy Land this week.

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

Education News

St Richard's School, Bexhill, raises over £100,000 with Sophie's Postcard art auction

July 4, 2024

Celebrities, artists, pupils and the general public donated 2,146 unique artworks

Remove the 50% cap: your voice can help support Catholic Education in the UK

June 4, 2024

The current cap prevents the Church from accessing funding & establishing new schools

Inclusion Award achieved by St Cuthbert's School, Englefield Green

May 29, 2024

An inclusive school gives all pupils regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, achievements or background the opportunity to succeed

Pope Francis celebrates first World Children's Day in Rome, 25-26 May

May 23, 2024

The Holy Father issued a message to the children of the world

School Chaplains give thanks for Fr Stephen Ortiger’s contribution to their ministry.

May 23, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated a special Chaplains’ Mass at Ladywell in Godalming

Induction Mass for Paul Barber, Principal of St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill

May 14, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at St Richard's Catholic College, with clergy of the deanery and members of the community

Papal Award for Simon Parr, recently retired diocesan Education Officer

May 13, 2024

Simon Parr was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award, for his service to the Church

Wonderful Schools Singing Programme event for children from four Surrey schools

May 10, 2024

100 children sang liturgical repertoire together at the event in Cranleigh

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