Diocesan News

O Sacrament Most Holy: Lourdes Pilgrims join Blessed Sacrament Procession

July 27, 2026

The Eucharistic Blessing is a source of grace and healing for the sick and all who participate.

The nations gather: pilgrims take part in Lourdes International Mass & Torchlight Procession

July 26, 2026

The International Mass sees the gathering of thousands of pilgrims from around the world for Mass in the Underground Basilica.

Blessed for service: pilgrims' hands blessed at Lourdes Pilgrimage Opening Mass

July 25, 2026

On Saturday, our pilgrims pass through the Grotto together and gather for Mass as a whole pilgrimage for the first time.

Our nearly 750 pilgrims depart for Lourdes, in answer to Our Lady’s call

July 24, 2026

Our pilgrimage includes people of all ages from across the Diocese, including pilgrims needing support, clinicians, Helpers and Redshirts.

World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly: "No one is forgotten by God"

July 22, 2026

The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is celebrated on 24 July, the Feast of St Joachim and St Anne.

Our Lady of Ransom, Eastbourne, celebrates 100 years since the church's consecration

July 21, 2026

"Parish life is a big team effort—the more hands, the better!"

Assisted Suicide Bill to return to Parliament: contact your MP to voice opposition

July 19, 2026

Bishops' Conference: “Life is a gift to be protected, especially when threatened by sickness and death."

Diocesan deacons gather at West Grinstead to renew promises of faithful service

July 17, 2026

Diocesan deacons, clergy wives and widows, gathered at The Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation to celebrate the diaconal ministry.

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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