Diocesan News

Pope Francis issues message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

August 31, 2024

“Hope and Act with Creation” is the theme of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, on 1 September 2024.

Arundel & Brighton Celebrates 50 years of the Permanent Diaconate

August 22, 2024

People across our community joined the celebration on the feast of St Lawrence.

Joining together in Adoration at Oscott and in our Parishes

August 19, 2024

On Saturday, 14 September, we will come together at St Mary’s College, Oscott, to kneel before the Lord in Adoration

Stella Maris chaplain says seafarers face danger

August 12, 2024

Few of us probably ever think about seafarers. Yet it’s thanks to them that we have so many of the goods we rely on each day.

Bishop Richard calls for a renewed openness to peace as UK protests continue

August 6, 2024

Addressing people of all faiths and none he highlighted the importance of ‘reconciliation, understanding, and openness to peace.’

New book of photographs and memories marks 50 years of Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimages

August 6, 2024

"The footsteps of Bernadette" is a collection of photographs and testimonies from the decades of pilgrimage

Bishop Paul condemns UK violence and stands with those supporting migrants and refugees

August 5, 2024

'We need to pray, work and stand together for peace in our country'

Our diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes reaches its conclusion on Thursday

August 1, 2024

Our Lourdes pilgrims conclude their pilgrimage and are commissioned to bring the fruits of it home to the Diocese.

Education News

Education Sunday: Celebrating the life and mission of our schools Copy

September 11, 2026

Established 178 years ago in 1848, the day provides an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to all those involved in Catholic education.

Message to Catholic Schools for Education Sunday

September 11, 2026

Education Sunday offers an opportunity for us to pray for all people involved in Catholic education.

Interested in a career in teaching? Talk to Xavier Teach South East

September 9, 2026

Join a Xavier Teach South East open morning or online information event the Autumn.

Conference: "Building on the Legacy of Women’s Pivotal Role in Catholic Education"

September 7, 2026

An upcoming conference at St Mary's University, Twickenham, will mark 60 years of women at the University

St John the Baptist, Woking, opens new "Aquinas" SEND provision centre

September 2, 2026

"The Aquinas Centre" creates 30 new places for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The Alpha Beta - September issue out now!

September 2, 2026

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

Education Service Day of Reflection: The Feeding of the 5,000

September 2, 2026

To begin the academic year, the Education Service reflected on the Feeding of the 5,000 and its relationship to its work in education.

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Stephen to take place on 19 October

July 20, 2026

Bishop Stephen will celebrate a special Mass of Welcome for people across our Diocese at Worth Abbey on Saturday 24 October.

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