Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Holy Week podcast reflections

March 29, 2021

Click here to watch or read Bishop Richard's daily Holy Week reflections.

St Joseph – A personal view from Fr Peter Andrews

March 15, 2021

Fr Peter highlights why St Joseph is so important, exploring what he can teach us today.

A Meditation by Sister Halaska

March 5, 2021

A meditation about God's love shared by Bishop Richard

Our Lady of Lourdes pledge to Livesimply

March 4, 2021

Our Lady of Lourdes parishioners intend to 'Live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the poor'

People across our Diocese are fundraising to end water poverty overseas

March 4, 2021

CAFOD's Walk for Water campaign aims to make a difference to people living in water poverty overseas

Were you part of our online Justice & Peace Assembly?

January 23, 2021

There is much being done to fight food poverty in our Diocese.

Could you support the fantastic work of our schools by becoming a Foundation Governor?

January 3, 2021

Being a Foundation Governor can be incredibly rewarding!

Watch our November 2020 Annual Volunteer Forum webinars.

December 16, 2020

This year's Volunteer Forum took place online, you can watch the webinars here.

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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