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

CATSC welcomes Pope Leo's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

June 9, 2026

The Catholic Association of Teachers, Schools and Colleges issued a Statement of of Welcome and Gratitude for the AI-focussed papal letter.

St Mary Magdalene's, Bexhill, welcomes Dr Kieran Mullan MP

June 9, 2026

Dr Mullan was particularly impressed by the pupils' thoughtful responses to questions & the pride they demonstrated in their achievements.

Pope Leo's "Magnifica humanitas": AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence."

Delegates gather in Cardiff for this year's NBRIA Conference

May 19, 2026

The three-day event celebrated collaboration, innovation and hope in religious education.

St Mary’s University invites attendees to summer Catholic Education webinar series

May 18, 2026

Teachers and leaders in our diocesan schools are invited to join St Mary's current Summer Series of Catholic Education Webinars

Catholic Education Service gives endorsement to diocesan "Day by Day" resources

May 15, 2026

The Day by Day resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

Diocesan Education Service celebrates the completion of "Day by Day" RE resources

May 15, 2026

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

The Alpha Beta - May issue out now!

May 7, 2026

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