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Diocesan Trustee Clare, offers a personal perspective on meeting Pope Francis

April 25, 2025

I will "draw strength from [the encounter], for the rest of my life"

The Conclave: the Election of a new Pope

April 24, 2025

What is "the Conclave" and what happens during one?

Bishop Richard offers Mass for the repose of the Pope’s soul at Arundel Cathedral

April 22, 2025

"We give thanks to God for a Pope who has been a blessing to the Church and to the world."

What happens when a Pope Dies?

April 22, 2025

Details of the procedures followed immediately after the death of a Pope.

Statement on the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis (1936-2025)

April 21, 2025

The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton is deeply saddened by the death of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Could God be calling you to the Permanent Diaconate?

April 20, 2025

One of the Diocese's newest deacons, Simon Tierney, shares his vocation story

Wintershall and Christian Art launch new film: "The Stations of the Cross: Pray with us"

April 17, 2025

Each scene from the Stations of the Cross was carefully arranged, lit and filmed to create the effect of a tableau vivant—a living painting.

The Quiet Revival: Bible Society reports rise in church attendance, led by Gen Z

April 16, 2025

The Bible Society reports that church attendance has risen by 50 per cent over the last six years.

Education News

New Head of School and Executive Head inducted at St Mary's, Bognor

November 25, 2024

Kathryn Cole and Peter Edgington were inducted by Bishop Richard at Our Lady of Sorrows.

Students from St John the Baptist, Woking, visit House of Lords with Anti-Bullying Alliance

November 15, 2024

The students were invited to the House of Lords to chair the charity's Anti-Bullying event

A joyful and successful half term for the Schools Singing Programme

November 5, 2024

Children are enjoying developing their repertoire and participating in school and parish Masses.

Fiona McGrath is inducted as new Head of School at St Francis' School, Caterham

November 4, 2024

During Mass at the Sacred Heart, Caterham, Bishop Richard said that command to love God and neighbour is at the heart of a Catholic school.

Salesian School, Chertsey, achieves "Transforming" status award from SSAT

October 29, 2024

The school's approach is guided by the Schools, Students and Teachers network's Framework for Exceptional Education.

The Catholic Children’s Society distributes over £1 million to support families in crisis

October 24, 2024

The Catholic Children’s Society has distribute over £1 million of emergency funding in Arundel & Brighton, Westminster and Southwark.

Bishop Richard blesses new £2.3 million Sixth Form at St Oscar Romero School, Worthing

October 24, 2024

The building marks an important new chapter in the life of the school community.

Cardinal Newman students campaign successfully for counselling in schools

October 21, 2024

A pilot programme offering counselling to all Year 9 students has just been launched.

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