Diocesan News

The Diocese welcomes three new Permanent Deacons.

July 15, 2021

Sean Evans, Bernard Hill and Ian Hunt were ordained at Arundel Cathedral.

Provost Canon Tony Churchill celebrates his Golden Jubilee.

July 15, 2021

Mass was followed by a wonderful reception in the parish hall.

Watch Songs of Praise from Arundel Cathedral this Sunday!

July 14, 2021

The popular programme will air on BBC1 at 1.15pm on Sunday 18 July.

Diocesan Deacon is Ordained to the Priesthood.

July 5, 2021

Bishop Richard ordained Stephen O'Brien at Arundel Cathedral on Sunday.

St Edmund's livesimply group meet their local MP Jeremy Hunt.

July 3, 2021

Discussions included concerns over debt cancellation and climate crisis.

The 12 Step programme helps people recover from addiction.

June 24, 2021

Information & Resources - setting up 12 Steps in your parish.

Death by Appointment: A rational guide to the assisted suicide debate.

June 24, 2021

Proposed Bill could make assisted suicide legal in England & Wales.

Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group's Refugee Tales Walk.

June 16, 2021

Join GDWG in Canterbury for their annual weekend walk.

Education News

Education Sunday: Celebrating the life and mission of our schools Copy

September 11, 2026

Established 178 years ago in 1848, the day provides an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks to all those involved in Catholic education.

Message to Catholic Schools for Education Sunday

September 11, 2026

Education Sunday offers an opportunity for us to pray for all people involved in Catholic education.

Interested in a career in teaching? Talk to Xavier Teach South East

September 9, 2026

Join a Xavier Teach South East open morning or online information event the Autumn.

Conference: "Building on the Legacy of Women’s Pivotal Role in Catholic Education"

September 7, 2026

An upcoming conference at St Mary's University, Twickenham, will mark 60 years of women at the University

St John the Baptist, Woking, opens new "Aquinas" SEND provision centre

September 2, 2026

"The Aquinas Centre" creates 30 new places for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The Alpha Beta - September issue out now!

September 2, 2026

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

Education Service Day of Reflection: The Feeding of the 5,000

September 2, 2026

To begin the academic year, the Education Service reflected on the Feeding of the 5,000 and its relationship to its work in education.

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Stephen to take place on 19 October

July 20, 2026

Bishop Stephen will celebrate a special Mass of Welcome for people across our Diocese at Worth Abbey on Saturday 24 October.

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