Diocesan News

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.

Ecumenical Pastoral Letter marks 1700th anniversary of Council of Nicaea

April 15, 2025

"With One Voice and One Heart": The Presidents of Churches Together in England issued the pastoral letter to mark Easter and the anniversary

Lourdes Pilgrimage launches new pilgrim-care Wishlist

April 15, 2025

The Pilgrimage Team is appealing for essential equipment and supplies to care for Lourdes pilgrims safely, comfortably, and with dignity.

Education News

Prayer & Liturgy Coordinators gather with Education Service & Jo Boyce

June 11, 2026

The Coordinators explored how to celebrate liturgies which embed the process: prepare, gather, listen, respond and mission.

CATSC welcomes Pope Leo's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

June 9, 2026

The Catholic Association of Teachers, Schools and Colleges issued a Statement of of Welcome and Gratitude for the AI-focussed papal letter.

St Mary Magdalene's, Bexhill, welcomes Dr Kieran Mullan MP

June 9, 2026

Dr Mullan was particularly impressed by the pupils' thoughtful responses to questions & the pride they demonstrated in their achievements.

Pope Leo's "Magnifica humanitas": AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence."

Delegates gather in Cardiff for this year's NBRIA Conference

May 19, 2026

The three-day event celebrated collaboration, innovation and hope in religious education.

St Mary’s University invites attendees to summer Catholic Education webinar series

May 18, 2026

Teachers and leaders in our diocesan schools are invited to join St Mary's current Summer Series of Catholic Education Webinars

Catholic Education Service gives endorsement to diocesan "Day by Day" resources

May 15, 2026

The Day by Day resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

Diocesan Education Service celebrates the completion of "Day by Day" RE resources

May 15, 2026

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

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