Diocesan News

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

July 26, 2025

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

Our nearly 700 pilgrims depart for Lourdes, "With Mary, Pilgrims of Hope"

July 25, 2025

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

A new Permanent Deacon for Arundel & Brighton

July 23, 2025

Bishop Richard ordained Mike Deans at Arundel Cathedral last Friday.

Pope Leo’s Message to Grandparents and the Elderly 2025

July 22, 2025

Pope Leo's message for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2025, reminds us that hope is a source of joy, no matter what age.

Pope Leo sends message for the World Day for the Care of Creation 2025

July 21, 2025

The day is celebrated on Monday 1 September, on the theme “Seeds of Peace and Hope”.

Vatican offers new guidance for Synod’s implementation phase

July 21, 2025

A new document from the Synod of Bishops aims to assist understanding of the implementation phase of the Synod.

1,007 young people confirmed across the Diocese this year

July 18, 2025

The increase in Confirmations of 246 on last year follows the trend also observed in increasing Mass attendance and adult baptisms.

Three deaneries to be constituted as parishes later this year

July 18, 2025

The Council of Priests has voted in favour of canonically establishing three new parishes: Brighton & Hove, Guildford, and Weybridge.

Education News

The Alpha Beta - November issue out now!

November 10, 2025

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

Leading in Faith course 2025-6 convenes at Ladywell Franciscan Centre

November 10, 2025

Participants from schools and Trusts from around the Diocese, had the opportunity to listen, discuss and pray together.

Archbishop Romero Trust & Oscar Romero Award Anniversary Mass in Southwark

November 3, 2025

Archbishop John Wilson held St Oscar up as an example to parishes & schools: a bishop who "made his own the plight" of his people.

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Leatherhead, joins Xavier Catholic Education Trust

November 3, 2025

The school becomes the eighteenth primary and twenty-second school to join Xavier CET.

Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter on Catholic Education: "Drawing New Maps of Hope"

October 28, 2025

"Educate to promote dignity, justice, and trust in a war-torn world"

New survey on neurodiversity and the Catholic Faith

October 28, 2025

The Catholic Bishop's Conference and Birmingham Newman University would like to hear from neurodivergent Catholic adults and caregivers.

Pope Leo to name St John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education

October 24, 2025

The Holy Father will designate Newman as co-patron saint of education, with St Thomas Aquinas, during the Jubilee for Education.

Sussex Catholic Education Trust launched to support Sussex diocesan schools

October 21, 2025

The Trust aims to ensure every child access to a high-quality education that nurtures their spiritual, academic, and personal growth.

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