Diocesan News

Young Adults Explore What it Means to Bear Witness to Christ

November 11, 2026

Young adults from across the Diocese gathered at St Richard’s, Chichester, for a retreat day on the theme “Bearing Witness to Christ."

Bishop Stephen has written a message for people across our diocesan family

November 11, 2026

He reflects on the joy of his first few weeks as Bishop and shares his his support for the Pastoral Plan.

Bishop Stephen celebrates a Mass of Thanksgiving at Westminster Cathedral

November 2, 2026

"Our Christian faith is a gift. How can we help others to know its beauty & the hope it can give?"

The saints show us the importance of being “hidden with Christ in God”

October 30, 2026

This is the peace the world of itself can never give.

“From the mountain to the valleys” journeying together in love and service

October 29, 2026

Hundreds join Bishop Stephen's Mass of Welcome at Worth Abbey.

New Bishop of Arundel & Brighton calls for care for those in need & a growth in holiness

October 19, 2026

Children from St Clement’s Primary School, Ewell, were among many who sent messages of welcome.

Archbishop John Wilson's Homily for the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Stephen

October 18, 2026

"Through you, beloved brother, may 'grace extend to more and more people.'"

Watch the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Stephen Wang online

October 18, 2026

The livestream will begin at 11.15am from Arundel Cathedral

Education News

Cardinal Newman School students participate in Catholic Social Teaching and Social Organising event

July 4, 2024

Over 200 young people, teachers and leaders from all over England & Wales gathered to celebrate Community Organising work in schools

St Richard's School, Bexhill, raises over £100,000 with Sophie's Postcard art auction

July 4, 2024

Celebrities, artists, pupils and the general public donated 2,146 unique artworks

Remove the 50% cap: your voice can help support Catholic Education in the UK

June 4, 2024

The current cap prevents the Church from accessing funding & establishing new schools

Inclusion Award achieved by St Cuthbert's School, Englefield Green

May 29, 2024

An inclusive school gives all pupils regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, achievements or background the opportunity to succeed

Pope Francis celebrates first World Children's Day in Rome, 25-26 May

May 23, 2024

The Holy Father issued a message to the children of the world

School Chaplains give thanks for Fr Stephen Ortiger’s contribution to their ministry.

May 23, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated a special Chaplains’ Mass at Ladywell in Godalming

Induction Mass for Paul Barber, Principal of St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill

May 14, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at St Richard's Catholic College, with clergy of the deanery and members of the community

Papal Award for Simon Parr, recently retired diocesan Education Officer

May 13, 2024

Simon Parr was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award, for his service to the Church

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