Diocesan News

Pope speaks on human dignity, urging Christians to defend it in every circumstance

September 11, 2026

“Human dignity does not depend on a person’s abilities, wealth or position in life, nor on the right or wrong choices made.”

Learning from our Parish Safeguarding Audits - 3-year cycle completed

September 3, 2026

Over the past three years, the Safeguarding Office has completed a Parish Safeguarding Audit in every Parish in the Diocese.

Contact your MP today to speak out against the Assisted Suicide Bill

September 2, 2026

Members of Parliament face a vitally important vote on Friday 11 September.

Day of Prayer for Care of Creation: Pope Leo's call to "beat swords into ploughshares"

August 28, 2026

The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is celebrated on 1 September

Sending Forth: Lourdes pilgrims return home, bringing the fruits of their pilgrimage

July 30, 2026

At the Closing Mass, Canon David Parmiter commissions the hundreds of pilgrims to take the fruits of their pilgrimage back to the Diocese.

Refugee Tales includes Catholic churches in its summer walk itinerary for the first time

July 29, 2026

Evening events at Arundel Cathedral & Our Lady of Sorrows celebrated solidarity & hope.

Mass on Holy Ground: Lourdes pilgrims gather for Mass at the Grotto

July 29, 2026

Today, our pilgrimage group will celebrate Mass at the blessed Grotto, where Our Lady appeared to St Bernadette.

Anointed for Healing: Lourdes pilgrims gather for Mass with Anointing of the Sick

July 28, 2026

Many sick pilgrims from our Diocese will be anointed; the healing which flows from it is a closeness to Jesus whose love will sustain them.

Education News

Pupils from Our Lady of Lourdes collect much-needed supplies for local food bank.

November 24, 2021

The School Community really embraced the opportunity to help others.

Annecy Catholic Primary School Teachers win awards.

November 11, 2021

Annecy Catholic Primary School in Seaford are celebrating the good news.

St Richard’s in Bexhill supports the Community Larder.

October 7, 2021

School pupils and staff are ‘delighted’ to help a local project.

Admissions Tutorial for Schools 2023-2024

September 30, 2021

Our latest Admissions Tutorial for Schools is now available to download

Schools warned against fake Covid-19 vaccination forms.

September 30, 2021

Schools should remain vigilant as fake letters are sent to some schools.

A message to all those working in Catholic schools from the Rt Rev Marcus Stock.

September 1, 2021

Chair of the Catholic Education Service has issued a special letter.

Bishop Richard celebrates a very special Leavers’ Mass.

July 21, 2021

St Joseph’s Specialist Trust say farewell to 2020-1 Leavers.

Pupils from St Richard's Primary School fight racism.

July 20, 2021

The children showed their support for the England football team.

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