Diocesan News

The St Bernadette Relic Tour of England, Scotland and Wales has begun.

September 5, 2022

An estimated 53,000 people thronged to Westminster Cathedral this weekend.

The Joy of Love - reflections on the themes of Amoris Laetitia

July 20, 2022

A new reflection document on Marriage and Family Life.

Bishops' Reflection on the Synodal National Synthesis Document.

July 19, 2022

Initial reflections in the light of our shared faith in Jesus Christ.

The Diocese welcomes its newest priest in a beautiful ordination Mass.

July 5, 2022

Congratulations to Fr Nicolas Harden who joins St Dunstan's in Woking.

Thank you to all those who attended our Refugee Crisis Coffee morning.

June 30, 2022

It was wonderful to welcome people from across our Diocese to last Saturday's Refugee Crisis Coffee morning with Bishop Richard.

The Synod National Synthesis has been released.

June 28, 2022

It explores the themes that have emerged during the Synodal process.

Donations to our Refugee Crisis Fund are making life more hopeful.

June 16, 2022

Your generous support has enabled us to provide much needed small grants.

CAFOD celebrates its female founders on its 60th Anniversary.

June 15, 2022

The original founders of CAFOD were Catholic women.

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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