Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We are called to be saints

September 26, 2025

"Keep mind and heart, every effort, on the building of the Kingdom of God in love and service – for this is true riches."

Worth Abbey Choir, with guest singers from across the Diocese, performs in Paris

September 25, 2025

The choir gave two concerts on the theme of the Assumption – at Saint-Sulpice and at the beautiful church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont.

Safeguarding Inspectorate calls for information on engagement with abuse survivors

September 25, 2025

Information submitted will help inform the CSSA’s first thematic inspection. The full report with recommendations will be published in 2026.

A celebration of faith, hope and mission as the Diocese marks its Diamond Jubilee

September 24, 2025

More than 1,000 people from across Sussex and Surrey join the diocese’s Festival of Hope!

"We give thanks for the many blessings & graces that have come to us [in 60 years]."

September 22, 2025

Read Bishop Richard's Festival of Hope celebration homily.

Bishop Richard marks the Jubilee of Justice

September 22, 2025

"Justice, in all its forms, is the basis of a peaceful society in which the common good and human dignity can be assured."

A new parish for A&B as the fruits of the Pastoral Plan are realised in Brighton & Hove

September 20, 2025

The inauguration "[opens] the door to new possibilities for the great work that the Lord has given to us."

Stella Maris: Remember the hidden heroes of the sea

September 19, 2025

From clothing and digital devices to bananas and tea, seafarers bring us 90% of the goods we import.

Education News

Former Director of the diocesan Education Service is admitted to The Papal Order of St Gregory.

June 12, 2023

Bishop Richard presented the award to Marie Ryan at The St Philip Howard Centre in Crawley.

Bishop Richard visits St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School in Brighton.

June 6, 2023

The school community prayed together and had their new Mission statement blessed.

Arundel & Brighton Diocese joins the Schools Singing Programme!

May 29, 2023

Two new Choral Directors will bring the gift of song to diocesan schools.

Bishop Richard visits St Mary Magdalene's pupils.

May 26, 2023

The school's new prayer garden, nature area and mosaic Stations of the Cross were all blessed.

Diocesan student from Bexhill wins art competition.

May 26, 2023

Year 9 student Alicia scoops 'Design a Throne' prize!

Princess of Wales marks Mental Health Awareness Week with students from St Richard’s.

May 26, 2023

The princess joined a classroom lesson with the students from Bexhill.

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School in Worthing to join The Race for Life this June.

May 8, 2023

The school community are raising money for Cancer Research.

Catherine Grace is Inducted as Head of School at St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School in Knaphill.

May 8, 2023

Canon Rob Esdaile, Fr Nick Harden and Deacon Rob welcomed Catherine.

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