Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Let us bring peace to our own sphere of life"

March 7, 2025

"Let us pray ever more ardently for peace, for all who exercise government and for all who feel threatened in these present times."

CAFOD’s Lent Appeal: Build hope and a safety net for the future

March 6, 2025

This Lent, we will mark CAFOD’s Family Fast Day on Friday 14 March.

Five Arundel & Brighton deacons participate in Rome Jubilee of Deacons

March 4, 2025

The five deacons heard a number of interesting talks and participated in Mass in St Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis' Lent Message: "Let us journey together in hope"

March 4, 2025

To journey “evokes the lengthy journey of the people of Israel to the Promised Land”.

Future Moderators gather with Bishop Richard and Divine Renovation at Ladywell

February 27, 2025

The Episcopal Vicars for Surrey and Sussex, clergy Ongoing Formation team and diocesan Formation Team also contributed to the event.

World Day of Prayer: I Made You Wonderful

February 27, 2025

Based on Ps 139, the programme for this year's WDP was written by women of the Cook Islands

Bishop Richard commends new resource exploring "the riches of Catholic Social Teaching"

February 25, 2025

Turning Tables helps Catholics use Scripture and their faith to inspire effective social justice action.

Lourdes Pilgrimage Nurse victorious at Invictus Games

February 21, 2025

Kayleigh Pierce won Gold in the "Women's Novice Alpine Sit Ski" at the 2025 Invictus Games in Canada last week.

Education News

Parishioners & Cardinal Newman students campaign with Citizens UK on affordable housing

March 16, 2026

The campaign aims to deliver affordable housing for the city and support key workers

Diocesan primary and secondary delegates join RSE conference

March 3, 2026

The day focussed on human dignity as a basis for leadership: “The greatest among you must be your servant” (Mt 23: 11)

Pupils from St Hugh of Lincoln, Woking, celebrate KSC Bible Quiz win

March 3, 2026

Guildford Knights of St Columba congratulated the winners for their exceptional knowledge and command of Scripture.

The Alpha Beta - March issue out now!

March 2, 2026

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

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.

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