Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

September 29, 2021

Read the Pastoral Letter and download the film here.

Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the 25th Sunday of the Year

September 16, 2021

"The Catholic Church remains opposed to any form of assisted suicide."

Bishop Richard concelebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving at Our Lady of the Assumption.

September 14, 2021

Parishioners, friends & supporters marked the end of restoration works.

St Peter's Church in Hove is to welcome a painting of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

September 10, 2021

The painting will be unveiled at the 11.15am Mass on Sunday 10 October.

Opposing the Assisted Dying Bill - Key Concerns.

September 9, 2021

‘Assisted Dying’ could be seen as a quick & cheap alternative to care.

A number of organisations and charities are working to help Afgans arriving in the UK with nothing.

September 2, 2021

Pope Francis has urged Christians to pray, and to assist those in need.

Englefield Green community unites to save The Assumption of Our Lady.

August 9, 2021

Beautiful basilica church saved in time for its 90th anniversary next month.

The first World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly takes place this Sunday.

July 23, 2021

The theme, 'I am with you always' is 'a promise of closeness and hope.'

Education News

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.

St Oscar Romero students raise £15,000 for St Vincent de Paul Society, Worthing

October 14, 2025

Participants in this year's Overnight Walk and Mountain Challenge brought the school's 5-year fundraising total to £65,000.

Bishop Richard inducts Sarah McCurdy at St Philip's, Uckfield

October 13, 2025

Sarah, a long-serving teacher at the school was inducted as Headteacher during Mass at Our Lady Immaculate and St Philip Neri Church.

Secondary students gather in Arundel for annual pilgrimage

October 3, 2025

Bishop Richard encouraged the pilgrims to return to their schools filled with the message of hope we have received during this Jubilee year.

St Richard's Catholic College, Bexhill, joins Bosco CET

October 1, 2025

St Richard's is the third secondary school to join the Bosco CET family.

Martyn Peebles inducted as Headteacher at St Polycarp's, Farnham

September 29, 2025

The community gathered at St Joan of Arc Church, Farnham, for a joyful Induction Mass

Bishop Richard visits teachers gathered for the Postgraduate Certificate in RE course

September 29, 2025

The course is a new collaboration between the Diocese and St Mary’s University and aims to increase the number of RE specialists in schools.

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