Diocesan News

Bishop Richard commends new prison report from Pact.

February 6, 2023

'More needs to be done to ensure proactive, positive family engagement.'

National Marriage Week takes place 7-14 February this year!

February 6, 2023

The week provides an opportunity to reflect on the joy of this vocation.

Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

February 3, 2023

The Pope celebrated Mass for more than a million people at Ndolo airport.

Reducing food poverty and loneliness, progressively and determinedly in East Brighton.

February 2, 2023

The Fitzherbert Community Hub has officially opened at St John the Baptist!

Bishop Richard has commended a Vatican document that seeks to help Catholic investors make good decisions.

January 27, 2023

The publication of Mensuram Bonam provides a framework for reflection.

Join Olivia Darby from the Wonder Foundation on Wednesday 1 February in Guildford.

January 26, 2023

The talk forms part of Guildford's 'Parish Aware' anti-slavery programme.

Journey on pilgrimage to Lourdes with us this summer.

January 17, 2023

Applications to join this year's pilgrimage are now open!

The diocesan Tribunal celebrates 3 volunteers with 70 years combined service.

January 12, 2023

'Their work has truly been invaluable to us and to the people of the Diocese.'

Education News

Diocesan Education Service celebrates Catholic School Inspection results

February 27, 2026

All our diocesan schools are rated "Good" or "Outstanding" - and one has created a video to celebrate their results!

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".

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