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."

Education News

Attention: School Headteachers, Staff and Governors!

March 24, 2023

The diocesan Education Service has just published March's Alpha Beta.

Students and staff at St Wilfrid's welcome the Secretary State for Education.

February 15, 2023

The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan met Headteacher Michael Ferry and school staff.

St Richard’s Catholic College student wins an award in the [Extra]Ordinary Portraits competition.

February 7, 2023

Ivy's work was displayed in Westminster Holocaust Memorial Day Exhibition.

Columban Schools Competition: Building Peaceful Futures.

January 16, 2023

A four-week countdown for submissions from students aged 13-18 has begun!

Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Hove welcome Chris Lubbe.

January 13, 2023

Chris talked to Year 9s about South Africa’s transition from Apartheid.

St Richard’s Catholic College celebrates exceptional outcomes for 2022 cohort‍!

January 9, 2023

'Kindness, resilience, and commitment' were highlighted as 'key drivers in life'.

Sign St Peter's petition to bring Fairtrade bananas to schools!

January 4, 2023

Pupils at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Leatherhead need your help.

Cardinal Newman Catholic School's Foodbank 'Foody Friday'.

December 14, 2022

Students and staff donate food and toys to support the local community.

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