Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We are called to call others to God."

July 12, 2024

"The Lord's call to us is often surprising, unexpected and challenging."

Working document released for second session of Synod on Synodality

July 10, 2024

The Holy See has released the Instrumentum laboris that will guide the work of the second session of the assembly in October

Santa Marta Group and diocesan Social Action team meeting on Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery

July 8, 2024

The illegal and immoral trading of children, women, and men for the purposes of modern slavery and human trafficking is increasing.

Bishop Richard calls on local MPs to work for the common good in their constituencies

July 5, 2024

May they "Strive for peace and true justice, recognising the dignity of human life”

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We must proclaim the wonder of the Resurrection."

July 4, 2024

"It is our conformity to Christ that enables us to do the work he has given to us."

A closely-run cricket match at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground.

July 4, 2024

The Vatican Team took on St Mary’s University as part of this year’s ‘Light of Faith’ tour.

On Sea Sunday, let us remember seafarers facing conflict, abandonment and tough times

July 4, 2024

What happens on global shipping routes affects us all because much of the food and other products in our shops arrive on ships.

Catholic Parish Summit: Hope and inspiration on show for the renewal of Catholic parishes

June 28, 2024

The three-day conference aimed "to inspire Catholics with a vision of a renewed Church that is apostolic at its core"

Education News

Primary School Leaders Gather for Conference

February 18, 2026

Headteachers from across the Diocese gather for networking and spiritual reflection

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.

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