Diocesan News

World Mission Sunday: Everyone’s invited to share in God’s banquet

October 18, 2024

World Mission Sunday, on 20 October, celebrates a profound truth: we are all cherished children of God.

Guildford parishioners raise £900 for the Diocesan Refugee Fund

October 17, 2024

A fantastic fundraising Film Night attended by 62 parishioners at St Pius X church community in Guildford raised just over £900.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Catholics across our community are called to act.

October 11, 2024

"Let us proclaim the truth of life as a gift from God."

Bishop Richard will celebrate Mass at Arundel Cathedral on Prisoners' Sunday

October 9, 2024

Parish support for Pact "restores hope and dignity to thousands of people, children and families."

A new bill on assisted suicide is due to come before MPs before Christmas: Catholics are urged to act now

October 7, 2024

Contact your MP today to stop assisted suicide being rushed into law.

Fr Tony Lovegrove celebrates 90 years!

October 6, 2024

A special celebration was held for him by Fr Graham Ricketts and parishioners from the Parish of Adur Valley.

Missio is preparing for World Mission Sunday 2024 – and everyone’s invited!

October 6, 2024

This year’s World Mission Sunday, a day of day of prayer, solidarity, and giving, takes place on 20 October 2024.

Bishop Richard visits SVP over-50s community hub in Brighton

October 5, 2024

Tower House offers a lifeline to people across the community, offering specialist groups and services

Education News

End of year celebrations at Rydes Hill School

July 4, 2025

This year's Leavers' Mass was particularly poignant as the school will no longer be designated as a Catholic school from September.

Faith in Action and Oscar Romero Award winners gather at Worth Abbey

June 30, 2025

Schools from around the diocese gathered, with pupils being awarded their Faith in Action pins, and Oscar Romero Awards.

Schools journey to Arundel for this year's Good Shepherd celebration

June 26, 2025

The theme this Jubilee Year was "Pilgrims of Hope", with readings highlighting the importance of proclaiming "the good news to the poor".

Diocesan school staff gather for "Leading in Faith" day

June 26, 2025

Participants have been meeting and praying together, discerning what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school or Trust.

Jubilee Celebrations for Fr Chris Benyon at Cardinal Newman School, Hove

June 25, 2025

A Mass followed messages and videos of thanks from pupils for Fr Chris' service to their school.

Diocesan Schools Commissioners and Catholic Education Service gather in Guildford

June 12, 2025

The Diocese of Arundel and Brighton was delighted to host the termly meeting of the Schools Commissioners and the CES.

St Andrew's, Leatherhead, and St Clement's, Ewell, join Xavier CET

June 2, 2025

The two school joined Xavier CET on 1 June, bringing its total number of schools to 21.

Statement on St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Brighton

May 22, 2025

Following the statutory period of consultation, St Joseph’s will close on 31 August 2025. 

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