Diocesan News

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Stephen to take place on 19 October

July 31, 2026

Bishop Stephen will celebrate a special Mass of Welcome for people across our Diocese at Worth Abbey on Saturday 24 October.

Sending Forth: Lourdes pilgrims return home, bringing the fruits of their pilgrimage

July 30, 2026

At the Closing Mass, Canon David Parmiter commissions the hundreds of pilgrims to take the fruits of their pilgrimage back to the Diocese.

Refugee Tales includes Catholic churches in its summer walk itinerary for the first time

July 29, 2026

Evening events at Arundel Cathedral & Our Lady of Sorrows celebrated solidarity & hope.

Mass on Holy Ground: Lourdes pilgrims gather for Mass at the Grotto

July 29, 2026

Today, our pilgrimage group will celebrate Mass at the blessed Grotto, where Our Lady appeared to St Bernadette.

Anointed for Healing: Lourdes pilgrims gather for Mass with Anointing of the Sick

July 28, 2026

Many sick pilgrims from our Diocese will be anointed; the healing which flows from it is a closeness to Jesus whose love will sustain them.

O Sacrament Most Holy: Lourdes Pilgrims join Blessed Sacrament Procession

July 27, 2026

The Eucharistic Blessing is a source of grace and healing for the sick and all who participate.

The nations gather: pilgrims take part in Lourdes International Mass & Torchlight Procession

July 26, 2026

The International Mass sees the gathering of thousands of pilgrims from around the world for Mass in the Underground Basilica.

Blessed for service: pilgrims' hands blessed at Lourdes Pilgrimage Opening Mass

July 25, 2026

On Saturday, our pilgrims pass through the Grotto together and gather for Mass as a whole pilgrimage for the first time.

Education News

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.

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.

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