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Santa Marta Group and diocesan Social Action team meeting on Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery

July 8, 2024

The illegal and immoral trading of children, women, and men for the purposes of modern slavery and human trafficking is increasing.

Bishop Richard calls on local MPs to work for the common good in their constituencies

July 5, 2024

May they "Strive for peace and true justice, recognising the dignity of human life”

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We must proclaim the wonder of the Resurrection."

July 4, 2024

"It is our conformity to Christ that enables us to do the work he has given to us."

A closely-run cricket match at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground.

July 4, 2024

The Vatican Team took on St Mary’s University as part of this year’s ‘Light of Faith’ tour.

On Sea Sunday, let us remember seafarers facing conflict, abandonment and tough times

July 4, 2024

What happens on global shipping routes affects us all because much of the food and other products in our shops arrive on ships.

Catholic Parish Summit: Hope and inspiration on show for the renewal of Catholic parishes

June 28, 2024

The three-day conference aimed "to inspire Catholics with a vision of a renewed Church that is apostolic at its core"

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: In Saints Peter & Paul "there is hope for us"

June 28, 2024

"Despite our own faults, failings and weaknesses, Jesus calls us to be his disciples."

July Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

June 27, 2024

Scripture and prayer intentions for July, in support of the Pastoral Plan

Education News

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'.

Education Bishop announces Jubilee date for schools

July 23, 2024

Bishop Marcus Stock has announced that 24 January will be the launch day for for schools to mark the year of Jubilee

The Diocese celebrates “Faith in Action” across Sussex and Surrey Copy

July 23, 2024

132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.

Thanksgiving for the work of Maria Wheeler, retiring Head of St Francis', Caterham

July 18, 2024

Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.

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