Diocesan News

Chris Boardman MBE visits the Parish of East Brighton's community hub

March 19, 2024

The former Olympic cycling champion toured the Fitzherbert Community Centre to see its sporting and community facilities.

Invited Episode 5 is live! This week's episode is on the theme "Summit"

March 18, 2024

Fr Gabriel Dobson helps us to explore the richness of the Holy Week and Triduum liturgies.

Cathedral Deanery begins its moderated parish journey with a special meeting of core teams.

March 18, 2024

More than 40 people journeyed to Arundel earlier this week to explore the future of mission and discipleship.

Life pregnancy support charity seeks new champions

March 18, 2024

One of the UK’s leading pregnancy support charities, Life, is looking to expand its community organiser network across many more parishes.

Bishop Richard announces four new parish moderators to support the delivery of the Pastoral Plan

March 15, 2024

Moderators will shepherd the Cathedral, Crawley, Guildford and Lewes & Mayfield church communities.

A new series of talks aims to help participants live lives empowered by the Holy Spirit

March 15, 2024

‘The Promise of the Father’ begins in April, with speakers including Bishop Richard

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Let us fix our gaze on the Cross of Christ

March 15, 2024

The Cross calls us to repentance and prepares us “to welcome the new life of Easter."

New "open-for-all" St Vincent de Paul café opens in Brighton

March 14, 2024

The St Vincent de Paul Society is welcoming people of all ages to its new café in Brighton.

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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