Diocesan News

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

Pope Francis opens the second session of the Synod on Synodality

October 4, 2024

Pope Francis emphasised that the Spirit is ever present, especially in moments of sorrow and despair.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Marriage expresses "the love of God Himself."

October 4, 2024

"In a society where the spirit of taking is so prevalent, the vocation of the Christian is a powerful witness to another way."

Pope Francis and Bishop Richard call for prayers for peace and for the Synod

October 3, 2024

The Holy Father called for a renewed proclamation of the Gospel in the face of conflict.

Pilgrims from the Parish of Our Lady and the Saints of Sussex visit Walsingham

October 2, 2024

The packed pilgrimage itinarary saw parishioners "happy and renewed in faith".

Harvest Fast Day: 4 October: "If God helps and this work expands, I can do greater things."

October 2, 2024

This Autumn, Cafod asks us to help young people like Daniel to learn new skills and fulfil their God-given potential.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: It is important to remain open to God’s grace.

September 27, 2024

"God is active in every place and at every moment, in the good practice that we have developed in our lives and in the unexpected too"

Education News

Diocesan Education Service celebrates Catholic School Inspection results

February 27, 2026

All our diocesan schools are rated "Good" or "Outstanding" - and one has created a video to celebrate their results!

Primary School Leaders Gather for Conference

February 18, 2026

Headteachers from across the Diocese gather for networking and spiritual reflection

Canon Jonathan Martin is elected Diocesan Administrator

February 16, 2026

The life and mission of the Diocese, its parishes, schools and offices, will continue steadily and faithfully.

Leaders in Catholic Education meet MPs at the Palace of Westminster

February 11, 2026

A Parliamentary Reception to celebrate Catholic Education in England & Wales took place in the Palace of Westminster on 10 February.

Diocesan schools celebrate service of +Richard to education

February 9, 2026

Schools across the Diocese contributed to a memories book of photos and messages, presented to +Richard by the diocesan Education Service.

Ablaze - Spring 2026 issue out now!

February 3, 2026

Read the latest edition of the newsletter for RE Leads, Heads of RE, Chaplains and Prayer & Liturgy leaders from the Education Service.

St Richard's School, Chichester, receives Helping Others Award from Pagham Pram Race

February 2, 2026

The grant will help to foster a love of reading in the children, and support literacy development.

Secretary of State commends 13 diocesan schools on outcomes for disadvantaged children

February 2, 2026

The schools' outcomes for disadvantaged children in last year's KS2 or KS4 results were "among the very best nationally".

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