Diocesan News

Archbishop Sherrington responds as assisted suicide Bill fails to become law

May 1, 2026

The Bill, strongly opposed by Catholic Church, ended its Committee Stage in the House of Lords last week

Pope Leo XIV holds audience with Archbishop of Canterbury

April 28, 2026

The Pope said "Anglicans and Catholics must continue working to overcome differences."

A special month of prayer for vocations begins this Sunday.

April 23, 2026

We know that God has a plan for each of us and has called each of us by name.

Radio Maria England marks Autism Acceptance Month

April 19, 2026

Radio Maria is offering special broadcasts on faith, inclusion and belonging

Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group: support for people in immigration detention locally

April 17, 2026

GWDG supports and befriends people in immigration detention in Brook House and Tinsley House at Gatwick Airport.

St Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles exhibition to visit Weybridge

April 17, 2026

Christ the Prince of Peace Church will host the exhibition detailing many of the Eucharistic miracles recorded around the world, in August.

Archbishop Richard echoes Pope Leo’s calls for peace

April 17, 2026

Archbishop Richard stressed the importance of combatting indifference in the face of war and suffering.

CAFOD appeals to us to "Stand with Sudan"

April 14, 2026

This month marks the third anniversary of the war in Sudan. It’s a crisis that continues to devastate millions of lives.

Education News

Canon Jonathan Martin is elected Diocesan Administrator

February 16, 2026

The life and mission of the Diocese, its parishes, schools and offices, will continue steadily and faithfully.

Leaders in Catholic Education meet MPs at the Palace of Westminster

February 11, 2026

A Parliamentary Reception to celebrate Catholic Education in England & Wales took place in the Palace of Westminster on 10 February.

Diocesan schools celebrate service of +Richard to education

February 9, 2026

Schools across the Diocese contributed to a memories book of photos and messages, presented to +Richard by the diocesan Education Service.

Ablaze - Spring 2026 issue out now!

February 3, 2026

Read the latest edition of the newsletter for RE Leads, Heads of RE, Chaplains and Prayer & Liturgy leaders from the Education Service.

St Richard's School, Chichester, receives Helping Others Award from Pagham Pram Race

February 2, 2026

The grant will help to foster a love of reading in the children, and support literacy development.

Secretary of State commends 13 diocesan schools on outcomes for disadvantaged children

February 2, 2026

The schools' outcomes for disadvantaged children in last year's KS2 or KS4 results were "among the very best nationally".

Bosco CET welcomes St Mary's, Bognor, and St Richard's, Chichester, into the Trust family

February 2, 2026

The schools bring the total of primary schools in the Trust to fourteen, joining the three secondary schools also in Bosco CET.

Therese Pullan is inducted as Headteacher of St Philip's, Arundel

January 19, 2026

In his homily, Archbishop-elect Richard spoke of how our schools are like John the Baptist, pointing others to Christ.

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