Diocesan News

O Sacrament Most Holy: Lourdes Pilgrims join Blessed Sacrament Procession

July 27, 2026

The Eucharistic Blessing is a source of grace and healing for the sick and all who participate.

The nations gather: pilgrims take part in Lourdes International Mass & Torchlight Procession

July 26, 2026

The International Mass sees the gathering of thousands of pilgrims from around the world for Mass in the Underground Basilica.

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

July 25, 2026

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

Our nearly 750 pilgrims depart for Lourdes, in answer to Our Lady’s call

July 24, 2026

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

World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly: "No one is forgotten by God"

July 22, 2026

The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is celebrated on 24 July, the Feast of St Joachim and St Anne.

Our Lady of Ransom, Eastbourne, celebrates 100 years since the church's consecration

July 21, 2026

"Parish life is a big team effort—the more hands, the better!"

Assisted Suicide Bill to return to Parliament: contact your MP to voice opposition

July 19, 2026

Bishops' Conference: “Life is a gift to be protected, especially when threatened by sickness and death."

Diocesan deacons gather at West Grinstead to renew promises of faithful service

July 17, 2026

Diocesan deacons, clergy wives and widows, gathered at The Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation to celebrate the diaconal ministry.

Education News

Children across Sussex & Surrey celebrate Arundel Cathedral’s big anniversary by getting creative!

June 26, 2023

More than 120 beautiful artworks were shared with the Diocese.

O‍lympian Sir Mo Farah opens a new Sports Hall at Salesian in Chertsey.

June 23, 2023

The occasion marked "a wonderful moment for the whole school community."

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!

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