Diocesan News

Home Mission Sunday: sharing the "Beauty and Joy of Knowing Jesus Christ"

September 16, 2026

"This is the work, the mission, of the whole Church, it is the Great Commission, and comes into every area of life within the Church."

MPs vote against Assisted Suicide Bill after intense debate in Parliament

September 11, 2026

The bill was defeated by a majority of 16, with 286 votes to 270.

Education Sunday: Celebrating the life and mission of our schools

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.

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

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

July 31, 2026

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

Education News

400 years' service to Catholic education celebrated at Mass of Thanksgiving

July 6, 2026

Staff from our Catholic schools who are retiring or stepping down after faithful service in a variety of roles gathered at Arundel Cathedral

Message to schools from Bishop-elect Stephen Wang, the new Bishop of Arundel & Brighton

July 2, 2026

Rector of the Venerable English College in Rome succeeds Archbishop Richard Moth as the Sixth Bishop of Arundel & Brighton.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Dorking, joins Xavier Catholic Education Trust

July 1, 2026

The school becomes the nineteenth primary and twenty-third school to join Xavier CET.

Bosco CET teams gather for inspirational INSET day

June 30, 2026

The assembled Trust staff heard from speakers Rebecca Stephens, Everest climber, and Isaac Harvey, disability advocate.

School leaders complete "Leading in Faith" course

June 25, 2026

Leaders reflected on what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school and engaged in the faith formation we need for mission.

Children from Brighton & Hove schools take part in Hands of Hope Design Award

June 25, 2026

The theme was "Stewards of Creation" and how we all have our part to play in caring for our environment.

Over 800 pupils gather at Worth for Good Shepherd Celebration

June 19, 2026

Each school presented their own decorated 'Legacy of Hope' anchor to Monsignor Tony Barry

Embedding Catholic Social Teaching for human flourishing & the common good

June 16, 2026

Pupils and school leaders from four diocesan schools share their Oscar Romero Award journeys.

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