Diocesan News

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.

Bishop Richard marks the Jubilee of Justice

September 22, 2025

"Justice, in all its forms, is the basis of a peaceful society in which the common good and human dignity can be assured."

A new parish for A&B as the fruits of the Pastoral Plan are realised in Brighton & Hove

September 20, 2025

The inauguration "[opens] the door to new possibilities for the great work that the Lord has given to us."

Stella Maris: Remember the hidden heroes of the sea

September 19, 2025

From clothing and digital devices to bananas and tea, seafarers bring us 90% of the goods we import.

Education News

St Richard’s in Bexhill supports the Community Larder.

October 7, 2021

School pupils and staff are ‘delighted’ to help a local project.

Admissions Tutorial for Schools 2023-2024

September 30, 2021

Our latest Admissions Tutorial for Schools is now available to download

Schools warned against fake Covid-19 vaccination forms.

September 30, 2021

Schools should remain vigilant as fake letters are sent to some schools.

A message to all those working in Catholic schools from the Rt Rev Marcus Stock.

September 1, 2021

Chair of the Catholic Education Service has issued a special letter.

Bishop Richard celebrates a very special Leavers’ Mass.

July 21, 2021

St Joseph’s Specialist Trust say farewell to 2020-1 Leavers.

Pupils from St Richard's Primary School fight racism.

July 20, 2021

The children showed their support for the England football team.

Bishop Richard visits St Paul’s Catholic Primary School.

July 5, 2021

Bishop Richard opens and blesses the school's new prayer garden on the feast day of St Peter and St Paul.

Ian Murphy Art Workshop at St Richard’s Catholic College.

July 1, 2021

The art department were delighted to welcome the world renowned artist and educator, Ian Murphy, into school to run workshops.

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