Diocesan News

Clergy On-Going Formation: the new translation of the Lectionary

June 21, 2024

Members of clergy from across the Diocese attended last week's Clergy In-Service Conference on the new translation of the Lectionary.

Hospital Chaplaincy: "God's presence feels very near"

June 21, 2024

"In that space where the boundaries between heaven and earth begin to blur, God’s presence feels very near."

Pope Francis addresses the G7 on Artificial Intelligence

June 21, 2024

Pope Francis told the G7 that AI is "neither objective nor neutral"

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We rejoice in the response to God's call"

June 21, 2024

Let us pray for those who have responded to God's call to ordination to the priesthood and diaconate

Bognor Churches Organise Election Hustings for Prospective MPs

June 20, 2024

The West Sussex church communi1es are encouraging voters of all faiths and none to have their voices heard this July.

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."

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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