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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.

Venerable English College, Rome, publishes new guides to welcome Jubilee visitors

April 14, 2025

The College has published new guides to its history and mission, and offers a welcome to pilgrims.

Guildford CathSoc visits the Poor Clares at Crossbush

April 12, 2025

"The nuns and the students very much enjoyed having time to hear about each other’s experiences."

Education News

60th Anniversary Celebrations at St Paul's Catholic College, Burgess Hill

September 18, 2024

Students, staff and alumni gathered to celebrate the school's founding in 1963

Congratulations to Bly Twomey, Paralympic medallist and Cardinal Newman student

September 16, 2024

Bly, 14, won two bronze medals at this summer's Paralympic Games

Georgina Morganti is inducted as Headteacher of St Dunstan’s Primary School, Woking

September 16, 2024

In his homily Bishop Richard spoke about the call to service that is asked of each of us.

New Sixth Form welcomes students at St Oscar Romero School, Worthing

September 12, 2024

The first 78 Sixth Form students began their studies this month in a new purpose-built facility.

Members of St Pancras’ Primary School community in Lewes "Go Forth"

September 5, 2024

People from across the school community joined a service of celebration last term.

Three new schools join our diocesan Catholic Education Trusts

September 2, 2024

St Joseph's, Redhill, and St Francis', Caterham, have joined the Xavier Trust and St Wilfrid's, Burgess Hill, has joined the Bosco Trust.

New Chaplaincy Coordinator for our diocesan schools

September 2, 2024

Theresa McNamara, Chaplain at St Philip Howard School, has been appointed Chaplaincy Coordinator, working in the diocesan Education Service

Diocesan Buildings Officer Mark Brunet is awarded the Benemerenti Medal

July 25, 2024

Mark has demonstrated a 'breadth of experience & an invaluable understanding'.

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