Diocesan News

Pope Leo encourages Catholics to pray a daily Rosary for peace this October

October 3, 2025

"May you be faithful instruments of reconciliation in your daily lives."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We see fresh green shoots of faith"

October 3, 2025

"As Christ’s faithful people we must persevere in proclaiming the message of life in Him, even when the circumstances are difficult."

Bishop Paul McAleenan’s message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2025

September 30, 2025

Hostility and prejudice towards migrants and refugees must not harden our hearts.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We are called to be saints

September 26, 2025

"Keep mind and heart, every effort, on the building of the Kingdom of God in love and service – for this is true riches."

Worth Abbey Choir, with guest singers from across the Diocese, performs in Paris

September 25, 2025

The choir gave two concerts on the theme of the Assumption – at Saint-Sulpice and at the beautiful church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont.

Safeguarding Inspectorate calls for information on engagement with abuse survivors

September 25, 2025

Information submitted will help inform the CSSA’s first thematic inspection. The full report with recommendations will be published in 2026.

A celebration of faith, hope and mission as the Diocese marks its Diamond Jubilee

September 24, 2025

More than 1,000 people from across Sussex and Surrey join the diocese’s Festival of Hope!

"We give thanks for the many blessings & graces that have come to us [in 60 years]."

September 22, 2025

Read Bishop Richard's Festival of Hope celebration homily.

Education News

St Peter's in Guildford welcome a very special royal guest.

June 21, 2023

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh met students, staff and volunteers.

Former Director of the diocesan Education Service is admitted to The Papal Order of St Gregory.

June 12, 2023

Bishop Richard presented the award to Marie Ryan at The St Philip Howard Centre in Crawley.

Bishop Richard visits St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School in Brighton.

June 6, 2023

The school community prayed together and had their new Mission statement blessed.

Arundel & Brighton Diocese joins the Schools Singing Programme!

May 29, 2023

Two new Choral Directors will bring the gift of song to diocesan schools.

Bishop Richard visits St Mary Magdalene's pupils.

May 26, 2023

The school's new prayer garden, nature area and mosaic Stations of the Cross were all blessed.

Diocesan student from Bexhill wins art competition.

May 26, 2023

Year 9 student Alicia scoops 'Design a Throne' prize!

Princess of Wales marks Mental Health Awareness Week with students from St Richard’s.

May 26, 2023

The princess joined a classroom lesson with the students from Bexhill.

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School in Worthing to join The Race for Life this June.

May 8, 2023

The school community are raising money for Cancer Research.

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