Diocesan News

Blessed for service: pilgrims' hands are blessed at Lourdes Pilgrimage Opening Mass

July 26, 2025

On Saturday, our pilgrims pass through the Grotto together and gather for Mass as a whole pilgrimage for the first time.

Our nearly 700 pilgrims depart for Lourdes, "With Mary, Pilgrims of Hope"

July 25, 2025

Our pilgrimage includes people of all ages from across the Diocese, including pilgrims needing support, medics, Helpers and Redshirts.

A new Permanent Deacon for Arundel & Brighton

July 23, 2025

Bishop Richard ordained Mike Deans at Arundel Cathedral last Friday.

Pope Leo’s Message to Grandparents and the Elderly 2025

July 22, 2025

Pope Leo's message for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2025, reminds us that hope is a source of joy, no matter what age.

Vatican offers new guidance for Synod’s implementation phase

July 21, 2025

A new document from the Synod of Bishops aims to assist understanding of the implementation phase of the Synod.

1,007 young people confirmed across the Diocese this year

July 18, 2025

The increase in Confirmations of 246 on last year follows the trend also observed in increasing Mass attendance and adult baptisms.

Three deaneries to be constituted as parishes later this year

July 18, 2025

The Council of Priests has voted in favour of canonically establishing three new parishes: Brighton & Hove, Guildford, and Weybridge.

Prayers and sorrow after military attack on Gaza’s Holy Family Catholic Church

July 17, 2025

Cardinal Nichols condemns the "appalling strike on the Church [and] prays for the dead and injured."

Education News

Pupils at St Richard's Catholic College awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag.

September 5, 2022

Activities included a lights out competition, planting in the school garden and cleaning the beach.

St Richard’s students take part in a special work experience preparation morning!

July 19, 2022

The Bexhill students explored the world of work with a range of employers.

Bishop Richard joins students at St Oscar Romero Catholic School.

July 10, 2022

The day included an outdoor liturgy and the Deanery Sports Cup!

St Edmund's Catholic primary school children celebrate Earth Day!

April 27, 2022

The school hosted a day of fun, workshops, talks and activities.

St Peter’s International Club raised over £796 for Ukraine.

April 7, 2022

Well done to St Peter's Catholic School who have been busy supporting Ukraine this Lent.

Students at St Richard's Catholic College in Bexhill go above and beyond this Lent.

April 1, 2022

Find out how the school embraced their faith and supported Ukraine.

DfE Hub offers online resources to help schools support pupils worried about Ukraine.

March 4, 2022

Site aims to help teachers talk to young people about the conflict.

Pupils from Our Lady of Lourdes collect much-needed supplies for local food bank.

November 24, 2021

The School Community really embraced the opportunity to help others.

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