Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Christmas Message 2022.

December 24, 2022

May this great feast be a time of peace for us all – a peace we share".

Pope Francis has released his message for World Day of Peace.

December 19, 2022

"Our greatest and yet most fragile treasure is our shared humanity."

The O Antiphons: Advent’s Brightest Jewels.

December 16, 2022

These seven beautiful antiphons shine in the darkness of our night.

St Peter’s Catholic School in Guildford awarded National Comprehensive School of the Year.

December 12, 2022

The school's 'faith-based sense of nurture helped students'.

King Charles and Mrs Olena Zelenska are welcomed to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral.

December 5, 2022

The Ukrainian Welcome Centre (UWC) was officially opened by His Majesty.

Hastings to welcome a fantastic new Grandparents' Group.

December 1, 2022

The Dioceses' newest group will be based at St Mary Star of the Sea.

Typically, seafarers spend between nine months to a year at sea.

November 24, 2022

Many will spend Christmas away from their loved ones this year.

SJOG and CSAN launch a new matching project under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.

November 15, 2022

They hope to support 600 people on their journey towards independence.

Education News

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!

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.

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