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Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Holy Week begins this Sunday

April 11, 2025

"Let us bring the words of the Gospel to a place in the heart."

The Faith Companion: accompanying Catholics on their faith journey

April 10, 2025

The bi-monthly magazine aims to be an interface between Faith and life.

Young people from diocesan schools compete in Catenians Public Speaking Competition

April 7, 2025

Eight young people from four schools spoke on topics including equality, poverty and representation of young people.

Innovative youth ministry course inspires leaders at Sacred Heart Caterham

April 4, 2025

Diocesan Youth Adviser, Lizzie Wakeline, delivered the interactive Youthscape Essentials course to new youth group leaders over ten weeks.

Diocesan Ecumenical Walking Pilgrimage celebrates 50 years of pilgrimage

April 4, 2025

On 31 March, Easter Monday 1975, 25 intrepid pilgrims set out from Arundel Cathedral to “beat the bounds” of the Diocese.

New diocesan Stations of the Cross resource published this Lent

April 4, 2025

The Stations booklet uses reflections edited for the Lourdes Pilgrimage by Canon Gerald Coates RIP and images from St Richard's, Chichester.

A Pastoral Letter from the Bishops of England & Wales

April 4, 2025

Catholics should act now to stop assisted suicide passing into law "No-one should be dispatched as a burden to others."

Appeal to support CAFOD's response to the Myanmar earthquake

April 3, 2025

Your donation will provide support for families affected by the disaster, with essentials such as water, food, lights, and mosquito nets.

Education News

Celebrating Coaching Success: St Peter’s Catholic School Awarded Gold

March 7, 2025

The school has won the prestigious Gold Award for Coaching, Mentoring and Professional Learning in Education.

Xavier CET Early Career provision rated Outstanding by Ofsted

March 6, 2025

"We are incredibly grateful to work with such an exceptional lead provider, enabling us to deliver a first-class service."

Education Service team participate in national RE conference

March 3, 2025

Five members of Education Service staff took part in the ATCRE conference in Birmingham.

Mayfield School students fundraise for Cardinal Hume Centre

February 25, 2025

The school recently presented a cheque for £4066, raised by a Sleep Out and Live Crib

Carly Carden inducted as Headteacher, St John the Baptist, Brighton

February 10, 2025

The parish and school family gathered for the induction Mass with Bishop Richard.

Induction of Anita Philbrook at Our Lady of Lourdes, Rottingdean

February 3, 2025

The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.

Jubilee of Hope launched in schools across the Diocese

January 28, 2025

Schools across our Diocese joined together with Cafod to celebrate the launch of the Jubilee Year.

Bishop Richard inducts new Head of School at St Cuthbert Mayne

January 27, 2025

Amy O’Donovan was inducted at Jesus Christ Redeemer of Mankind Church, Cranleigh.

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