Diocesan News

Arundel & Brighton Celebrates 50 years of the Permanent Diaconate

August 22, 2024

People across our community joined the celebration on the feast of St Lawrence.

Joining together in Adoration at Oscott and in our Parishes

August 19, 2024

On Saturday, 14 September, we will come together at St Mary’s College, Oscott, to kneel before the Lord in Adoration

Stella Maris chaplain says seafarers face danger

August 12, 2024

Few of us probably ever think about seafarers. Yet it’s thanks to them that we have so many of the goods we rely on each day.

Bishop Richard calls for a renewed openness to peace as UK protests continue

August 6, 2024

Addressing people of all faiths and none he highlighted the importance of ‘reconciliation, understanding, and openness to peace.’

New book of photographs and memories marks 50 years of Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimages

August 6, 2024

"The footsteps of Bernadette" is a collection of photographs and testimonies from the decades of pilgrimage

Bishop Paul condemns UK violence and stands with those supporting migrants and refugees

August 5, 2024

'We need to pray, work and stand together for peace in our country'

Our diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes reaches its conclusion on Thursday

August 1, 2024

Our Lourdes pilgrims conclude their pilgrimage and are commissioned to bring the fruits of it home to the Diocese.

Arundel & Brighton's Lourdes Pilgrimage gathers at the Grotto for Mass on Wednesday

July 31, 2024

It is a great privilege to be able to celebrate Mass in this holy place where Our Lady appeared and St Bernadette knelt to pray the Rosary.

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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