Diocesan News

Renewing the Church - Royal Priesthood Conference at St Mary's University, 20-22 June

May 16, 2024

The conference, supported by Bishop Richard, will feature renowned academics & scholars.

Monks in the City join the Bishop of Chichester on an ecumenical walking pilgrimage.

May 16, 2024

Pilgrims from across church communities walked from Kemptown to Hove on 11 May.

May 2024 Pastoral Plan update from Canon Kieron O'Brien

May 15, 2024

Canon Kieron outlines progress to date across the Diocese

This year’s Laudato Si' Week theme is Seeds of Hope

May 14, 2024

"Together we can cultivate harmony between humanity and nature"

Bishop John Sherrington issues statement on abortion-related amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill

May 14, 2024

He expressed "deep alarm" at two amendments to the Bill, which would remove legal protections for unborn babies.

Pope Francis proclaims 2025's Jubilee: ‘May hope fill our days!’

May 14, 2024

The Jubilee Year will begin with the opening of the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica.

Pope's Mission Day message: Mission is a tireless going out

May 13, 2024

The Church's mission is for all peoples and requires the participation of every baptised Christian.

Pope Francis' message for World Communications Day

May 10, 2024

The Pope's message follows the theme "Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart"

Education News

Cardinal Newman School & East Brighton parish Citizens UK representatives meet Pope Leo

July 4, 2025

Community organising charity Citizens UK includes more than 50 Catholic member institutions, including schools and parishes.

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.

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