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

Three new schools join our diocesan Catholic Education Trusts

September 2, 2024

St Joseph's, Redhill, and St Francis', Caterham, have joined the Xavier Trust and St Wilfrid's, Burgess Hill, has joined the Bosco Trust.

New Chaplaincy Coordinator for our diocesan schools

September 2, 2024

Theresa McNamara, Chaplain at St Philip Howard School, has been appointed Chaplaincy Coordinator, working in the diocesan Education Service

Diocesan Buildings Officer Mark Brunet is awarded the Benemerenti Medal

July 25, 2024

Mark has demonstrated a 'breadth of experience & an invaluable understanding'.

Education Bishop announces Jubilee date for schools

July 23, 2024

Bishop Marcus Stock has announced that 24 January will be the launch day for for schools to mark the year of Jubilee

The Diocese celebrates “Faith in Action” across Sussex and Surrey Copy

July 23, 2024

132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.

Thanksgiving for the work of Maria Wheeler, retiring Head of St Francis', Caterham

July 18, 2024

Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.

Bishop Richard celebrates Mass marking teachers' 560 years of service to diocesan schools.

July 18, 2024

“Your ministry and care for our young people goes further than we can ever see.”

"Thank you and goodbye" to Jan Miles, retiring Deputy Head, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Crawley

July 15, 2024

On her retirement, Jan was awarded a diocesan medal for her services to Catholic education.

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