Diocesan News

Racial Justice Sunday: Promoting Racial Justice in our Parishes

January 28, 2026

The theme for the 2025 Racial Justice Sunday is "Whoever loves God must also love his brother” (1 John 4:21)

Ministers of the Word Gather for Inspiring Day of Reflection in Worthing

January 28, 2026

"Words and phrases from scripture help to sustain us and point the way for us."

Charles Plater Trust large grants round now open for applications

January 27, 2026

Grants are offered to registered charities for faith-inspired lay leadership, educational social action, and applied research projects.

Parish representatives gather in the new Parish of Weybridge

January 26, 2026

Parish representatives gather in the new Parish of Weybridge

Donations to CAFOD are helping people in Sudan

January 23, 2026

CAFOD reached 116,449 people in Sudan last year with their healthcare programmes.

The Church worldwide celebrates the Sunday of the Word of God

January 23, 2026

The theme for 2026 is: “The word of Christ dwells among you” (Col 3:16)

“Holy Land is a place of hope and potential yet to be realised”

January 22, 2026

The international group of bishops of the Holy Land Co-ordination have been on pilgrimage in the Holy Land this week.

Franciscans announce a Jubilee Year for 2026

January 20, 2026

2026 marks 800 years since the death of St Francis of Assisi

Education News

Feast Day celebrations at Notre Dame School

May 6, 2025

The school gathered to celebrate the Feast Day of St Jeanne de Lestonnac.

The Oscar Romero Award Trust Joins Caritas Social Action Network

May 1, 2025

The Oscar Romero Award Trust supports Catholic schools in their journey of embedding Catholic Social Teaching into school life.

A fantastic Spring Term for the Schools Singing Programme

April 29, 2025

Choirs in Sussex and Surrey have sung for many acts of worship and concerts

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.

Bishop Richard visits students and staff at St Joseph’s Specialist Trust

April 9, 2025

The day included the celebration of Mass followed by lunch in the school's Enterprise Café

Benemerenti for Jennifer Simpson of St Charles Borromeo School

April 4, 2025

Jennifer’s dedication to both school and parish was recognised and her contribution to the work of education was highlighted.

Diocesan schools top the tables for student happiness

April 3, 2025

Figures published by Ofsted, revealing parents' views on their children's happiness at school, rated diocesan schools very highly.

A Jubilee Walking Pilgrimage for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Guildford

March 28, 2025

More than 300 children from school years 1 to 6 journey in faith.

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