Diocesan News

Bethan Townsend to be consecrated to the Ordo Virginum at Arundel Cathedral

September 5, 2024

"Around the time of my Confirmation, the Lord captured my heart".

Charismatic mini-retreat coming to Woking: the Gift of Prophecy

September 3, 2024

How we can ask the Holy Spirit to stir up in us the gift of Prophecy for the encouragement and comforting of God’s people?

Bishop Richard reflects on 50 years of the Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage

September 3, 2024

'Who here is going to be the Jean Vianney, the Bernadette or Therese of our age?'

Pope Francis issues message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

August 31, 2024

“Hope and Act with Creation” is the theme of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, on 1 September 2024.

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.’

Education News

Journey through Holy Week with Canon Kieron O'Brien, Canon Jonathan Martin & Fr Jonathan How

March 26, 2026

Explore the sacred heart of the Christian liturgical year with 3 new short films

Children nationwide invited to join online Stations of the Cross from The Mark 10 Mission

March 23, 2026

Bishop Gerard Bradley & The Mark 10 Mission guide children prayerfully through all fourteen Stations of the Cross.

Schools across our diocese join CAFOD's Big Lent Walk

March 20, 2026

23 Catholic schools in our diocese — the highest number ever — have signed up for CAFOD’s Big Lent Walk this year

Parishioners & Cardinal Newman students campaign with Citizens UK on affordable housing

March 16, 2026

The campaign aims to deliver affordable housing for the city and support key workers

Diocesan primary and secondary delegates join RSE conference

March 3, 2026

The day focussed on human dignity as a basis for leadership: “The greatest among you must be your servant” (Mt 23: 11)

Pupils from St Hugh of Lincoln, Woking, celebrate KSC Bible Quiz win

March 3, 2026

Guildford Knights of St Columba congratulated the winners for their exceptional knowledge and command of Scripture.

The Alpha Beta - March issue out now!

March 2, 2026

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

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!

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