Diocesan News

World Refugee Day: Let us ask ourselves what we can do to assist refugees and migrants

June 20, 2024

For World Refugee Day, Bishop Paul McAleenan reflects on a recent visit to the Bibby Stockholm barge

Two new deacons are ordained for Arundel & Brighton

June 19, 2024

Scott Coleman and Gary Carter were ordained on 15 June at Westminster Cathedral.

General Election Resources from CSAN and Citizens UK

June 17, 2024

CSAN has published a resource called "Do Justice: A Vision for Spiritual and Civic Renewal in England and Wales."

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in East Brighton for Canon Dáithí Foley

June 17, 2024

Mass was celebrated by Canon Dáithí and concelebrated by priests of the Diocese, with the homily given by Fr Daryl George.

A hospital chaplain shares a testimony of compassion, hope and care

June 15, 2024

Fr George reflects on the incredible gift of accompanying the dying

Day for Life: "Jesus shows us that life always has dignity."

June 14, 2024

"We are called to defend the gift of life to its natural end and to protect vulnerable citizens."

Our diocesan Minstry of Consolation team welcomes new members

June 14, 2024

The programme was started 15 years ago to help support people who felt isolated as a result of bereavement, grief and loss.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Both rest and action are necessary in the Christian Life."

June 14, 2024

We need times of shelter and rest with Christ, for the action that God calls us to take.

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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