Diocesan News

Canon Kieron O'Brien and Ruth Creamer are cycling to Lourdes!

July 22, 2024

The pair plan to raise vital Pilgrimage funds with a 500+ mile journey across France.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "The Lord calls us to walk in his ways"

July 19, 2024

"It is the Lord who calls us, the Lord Who accompanies us, the Lord Who shepherds us."

Joy and thanksgiving at the Diaconal Ordination of Ben Louis Williams in Lewes

July 18, 2024

The church community of St Pancras, Lewes, celebrated the Diaconate Ordination of Ben Louis Williams on Tuesday evening.

Hand in Hand and L'Arche join "A Day of Celebration" at Aylesford Priory

July 16, 2024

On Sunday 7 July, Aylesford Priory hosted “A Day of Celebration”, an event to celebrate creative people who experience disability.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We are called to call others to God."

July 12, 2024

"The Lord's call to us is often surprising, unexpected and challenging."

Working document released for second session of Synod on Synodality

July 10, 2024

The Holy See has released the Instrumentum laboris that will guide the work of the second session of the assembly in October

Santa Marta Group and diocesan Social Action team meeting on Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery

July 8, 2024

The illegal and immoral trading of children, women, and men for the purposes of modern slavery and human trafficking is increasing.

Bishop Richard calls on local MPs to work for the common good in their constituencies

July 5, 2024

May they "Strive for peace and true justice, recognising the dignity of human life”

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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