Diocesan News

Stella Maris brings friendship, Christmas gifts and the love of Christ to seafarers and fishers

December 1, 2025

“There will be about 400,000 seafarers working over Christmas, separated from families and friends. We show them they are not forgotten."

Read Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection

November 28, 2025

"The First Sunday of Advent heralds the time of preparation for our celebration of the Lord’s birth"

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP joins diocesan Headteachers & School Leaders

November 26, 2025

“At the heart of education is the liberation of the imagination”

World Youth Day & National Youth Sunday are marked on Sunday, the Feast of Christ the King

November 20, 2025

Our diocesan Youth Council have been talking to young people, youth leaders & chaplains from across the Diocese.

People across Surrey and Sussex join diocesan teams online.

November 19, 2025

The popular annual webinar included updates from H&S, Property and Finance.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The Church is made of living stones

November 7, 2025

"The waters of baptism bring us to live our lives in the love that exists in the Trinity."

Diocesan extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion gather for Day of Reflection

November 6, 2025

Over one hundred extraordinary ministers gathered with Bishop Richard at Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge.

COP30 Day of Action: CAFOD appeals for support for action to safeguard the planet

November 2, 2025

The impact of climate change is being felt across the globe, but is hitting the world's poorest countries hardest

Education News

Schools journey to Arundel for this year's Good Shepherd celebration

June 26, 2025

The theme this Jubilee Year was "Pilgrims of Hope", with readings highlighting the importance of proclaiming "the good news to the poor".

Diocesan school staff gather for "Leading in Faith" day

June 26, 2025

Participants have been meeting and praying together, discerning what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school or Trust.

Jubilee Celebrations for Fr Chris Benyon at Cardinal Newman School, Hove

June 25, 2025

A Mass followed messages and videos of thanks from pupils for Fr Chris' service to their school.

Diocesan Schools Commissioners and Catholic Education Service gather in Guildford

June 12, 2025

The Diocese of Arundel and Brighton was delighted to host the termly meeting of the Schools Commissioners and the CES.

St Andrew's, Leatherhead, and St Clement's, Ewell, join Xavier CET

June 2, 2025

The two school joined Xavier CET on 1 June, bringing its total number of schools to 21.

Statement on St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Brighton

May 22, 2025

Following the statutory period of consultation, St Joseph’s will close on 31 August 2025. 

Statement on the Election of Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton welcomes today’s election of Pope Leo XIV

St Mary, Star of the Sea, St Leonards, & St Thomas a Becket, Eastbourne, join Bosco CET

May 6, 2025

The schools are the 10th and 11th primary schools to join the Bosco CET family

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