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

Secondary students gather in Arundel for annual pilgrimage

October 3, 2025

Bishop Richard encouraged the pilgrims to return to their schools filled with the message of hope we have received during this Jubilee year.

St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill, joins Bosco CET

October 1, 2025

St Richard's is the third secondary school to join the Bosco CET family.

Martyn Peebles inducted as Headteacher at St Polycarp's, Farnham

September 29, 2025

The community gathered at St Joan of Arc Church, Farnham, for a joyful Induction Mass

Bishop Richard visits teachers gathered for the Postgraduate Certificate in RE course

September 29, 2025

The course is a new collaboration between the Diocese and St Mary’s University and aims to increase the number of RE specialists in schools.

Induction of Gemma Willcox at St Charles Borromeo, Weybridge

September 22, 2025

The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on Evangelii Gaudium Sunday.

New schemes to tackle Religious Education teacher shortage in schools

September 12, 2025

A new Postgraduate Certificate in RE course is now available to teachers from any diocese.

The Alpha Beta - September issue out now!

September 5, 2025

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

Diocesan Education Service joins Lourdes Pilgrimage

August 2, 2025

Eight members of the Education Service participated in this year's pilgrimage, in variety of roles.

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