Diocesan News

Bishop Sherrington Responds to Select Committee Report on Assisted Suicide

March 1, 2024

Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, has issued a statement on the publication of a report on Assisted Suicide.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The Lord’s is always calling us back to Him.

March 1, 2024

He is always knocking at the door, knowing what is within and desiring to transform us and make us His own.

Mother Goose in the Parish of Bognor & Slindon

February 29, 2024

Clergy and parishioners took part in the 27th annual parish pantomime.

New CTS booklet to help Catholics protect themselves against evil.

February 27, 2024

It includes prayers of protection, thanksgiving, and prayers of faith and confidence.

The CSSA has awarded the diocese a safeguarding grading of 'Results being Achieved'.

February 26, 2024

The Bishop and Trustees wish to thank all those who contributed to the report.

Bishop Sherrington welcomes introduction of baby loss certificates.

February 26, 2024

The Church stands close to parents in grief and surrounds them and their children with prayer.

The Synodal process continues, with a further chance to comment.

February 26, 2024

Following the publication of the synthesis report from the first session of the Synod, there is an opportunity for feedback.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Life is ours – it is Jesus’ gift to us.  

February 23, 2024

Sometimes our lives can seem like mountains – an uphill struggle in a place in which we may feel uncomfortable. Yet Jesus is with us.

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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