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The Franciscans celebrate 800 years in England

September 24, 2024

Today, the Franciscan charism continues to attract people from across the world through a charism of radical Gospel living.

Diocesan pilgrims travel to St Mary's, Oscott, for Adoremus 2024

September 24, 2024

Cardinal Vincent reminded attendees that Jesus, present in the monstrance, is the embodiment of sacrifice.

"God walks with His people" - Pope Francis' message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees

September 24, 2024

"It is possible to see in the migrants of our time ... a living image of God’s people on their way to the eternal homeland."

Cafod Jubilee 2025 icon is blessed by Cardinal Vincent Nichols

September 18, 2024

CAFOD commissioned the icon from Ethiopian artist and engineer Mulugeta Araya aged 30.

New Lottery Heritage Fund initiative will benefit UK Catholic churches

September 17, 2024

The new multi-million pound initiative could see significant sums of money earmarked for urgent repairs and restoration projects

Help Pact build bridges of hope for prisoners and their families this October

September 16, 2024

Pact invites parishes across England and Wales to bring people in prison, and their children and families, before the Lord in prayer.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "May we choose the way that leads to life"

September 13, 2024

"The greatest moments of joy and fulfilment come when we are doing what the Lord calls us to do"

Bethan Townsend is consecrated to the Ordo Virginum in Arundel Cathedral

September 12, 2024

"She has chosen you above all things, may she find all things in possessing you."

Education News

130 secondary school students from across the Diocese journey to Arundel on pilgrimage

October 10, 2024

Students from 12 Diocesan schools took part in the pilgrimage walk, Mass and a picnic.

St Peter's, Guildford, launches new Sixth Form Learning Centre

October 7, 2024

30 more students will be able to access and benefit from the excellent learning opportunities St Peter’s provides.

St Oscar Romero students take on epic walking challenges to fundraise for Mary's Meals

October 4, 2024

The students raised more than £14,000 by walking Hadrian's Wall Path and the South Downs Way.

New Head of School and Executive Head inducted at St Richard's, Chichester

October 1, 2024

Peter Edgington and Sydney Bridges were inducted as Executive Head and Head of School in a joyful Mass celebrated by Bishop Richard.

Mayfield School bids farewell to the SHCJ sisters after 150 years

October 1, 2024

The Sisters of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus founded Mayfield in 1863 and maintained strong links with it to the present day.

School chaplains gather with Bishop Richard and the Education Service in Crawley

September 25, 2024

We pray for our school Chaplains, that they may be blessed in their vocation in the year ahead.

Torchlight Procession at St Bernadette's Catholic School, Brighton

September 25, 2024

Children at the school learned about Marian apparitions all over the world and linked Our Lady of Walsingham to Lourdes and St Bernadette.

Helen Connor inducted as Headteacher of St Robert Southwell School, Horsham

September 23, 2024

Bishop Richard inducted Helen at Mass on 22 September

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