Diocesan News

March progress report on the diocesan Pastoral Plan: The Word Who is Life.

March 25, 2024

An update from Canon Kieron O’Brien and Deacon Nick St John

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The more we dwell in the Gospel, we dwell in Christ.

March 22, 2024

The more we dwell in Christ, the more open we shall be to His gift of peace – a gift that is for the whole world.

New Catenian Circle inaugurated in Bexhill, with 23 new Syro-Malabar Catholic members

March 22, 2024

The new 'Bexhill St Thomas 259 Circle' was inaugurated on Sunday 10 March.

Cafod and the SVP join forces to ensure that the "Catholic Voice" is heard

March 19, 2024

CAFOD and the SVP launch "A Year of Encounter", aimed at maximising the "Catholic voice" at the next UK General Election.

Chris Boardman MBE visits the Parish of East Brighton's community hub

March 19, 2024

The former Olympic cycling champion toured the Fitzherbert Community Centre to see its sporting and community facilities.

Invited Episode 5 is live! This week's episode is on the theme "Summit"

March 18, 2024

Fr Gabriel Dobson helps us to explore the richness of the Holy Week and Triduum liturgies.

Cathedral Deanery begins its moderated parish journey with a special meeting of core teams.

March 18, 2024

More than 40 people journeyed to Arundel earlier this week to explore the future of mission and discipleship.

Life pregnancy support charity seeks new champions

March 18, 2024

One of the UK’s leading pregnancy support charities, Life, is looking to expand its community organiser network across many more parishes.

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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