Diocesan News

Bishop Sherrington Responds to Select Committee Report on Assisted Suicide

March 1, 2024

Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, has issued a statement on the publication of a report on Assisted Suicide.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The Lord’s is always calling us back to Him.

March 1, 2024

He is always knocking at the door, knowing what is within and desiring to transform us and make us His own.

Mother Goose in the Parish of Bognor & Slindon

February 29, 2024

Clergy and parishioners took part in the 27th annual parish pantomime.

New CTS booklet to help Catholics protect themselves against evil.

February 27, 2024

It includes prayers of protection, thanksgiving, and prayers of faith and confidence.

The CSSA has awarded the diocese a safeguarding grading of 'Results being Achieved'.

February 26, 2024

The Bishop and Trustees wish to thank all those who contributed to the report.

Bishop Sherrington welcomes introduction of baby loss certificates.

February 26, 2024

The Church stands close to parents in grief and surrounds them and their children with prayer.

The Synodal process continues, with a further chance to comment.

February 26, 2024

Following the publication of the synthesis report from the first session of the Synod, there is an opportunity for feedback.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Life is ours – it is Jesus’ gift to us.  

February 23, 2024

Sometimes our lives can seem like mountains – an uphill struggle in a place in which we may feel uncomfortable. Yet Jesus is with us.

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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