Diocesan News

General Election 4 July 2024: resources from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference

June 1, 2024

Our Gospel values offer a different way of looking at politics based on the Common Good

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "The Eucharist calls for our upmost thanksgiving"

May 31, 2024

"The Eucharist is the food for our journey of life... The Lord gives us His very self as the supreme sustenance for our lives."

Be part of our diocesan Adoremus group journeying to Oscott this September

May 31, 2024

Renew and deepen your devotion to the Eucharist in preparation for next year’s Jubilee.

Bishop Richard celebrates Mass at the Big Church Festival

May 30, 2024

More than 30,000 Christians attended the fantastic two-day Sussex event

Bishop holds up first millennial saint as inspiration for young Catholics

May 29, 2024

Carlo Acutis, a London-born 15-year-old, will be declared the Church’s first millennial saint.

Arundel Cathedral prepares to welcome visitors to its annual Corpus Christi Carpet of Flowers celebration.

May 28, 2024

The cathedral’s festival of flowers builds on more than 140 years of tradition, with hundreds of volunteer hours contributing to the display

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Discipleship is "life lived in the love of God"

May 24, 2024

"We must reflect on our discipleship as individuals & communities"

‘Called to be Peacemakers’ document on arms control & disarmament released

May 23, 2024

“We must counter the logic of fear with the ethic of responsibility”

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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