Diocesan News

Fr Toby Lees OP explored “acedia” in the latest in a series of CST conferences in Brighton

March 25, 2026

Cultivating attention can free us from ambivalence, online scrolling, and FOMO

Journey through Holy Week with Canon Kieron O'Brien, Canon Jonathan Martin and Fr Jonathan How

March 25, 2026

Explore the sacred heart of the Christian liturgical year with 3 new short films

Lourdes Pilgrimage rugby top launched to raise funds for Pilgrimage

March 20, 2026

A Pilgrimage volunteer has worked with Ambition Sport to produce a special Pilgrimage rugby shirt in our diocesan colours.

Archbishop John Sherrington responds to vote to decriminalise abortion

March 19, 2026

"This move is likely to lead to more late-term abortions putting pregnant women and their babies at risk."

Catholic & Anglican Dioceses choose Palestinian Olive Oil for their Holy Oils

March 17, 2026

Diocesan oils will be blessed at the Chrism Mass at Arundel Cathedral on 1 April.

Crawley charity responds as homeless refugee numbers soar

March 17, 2026

Homelessness among refugees reflects what Refugees Welcome Crawley encounter daily

Parishioners & Cardinal Newman students campaign with Citizens UK on affordable housing

March 16, 2026

The campaign aims to deliver affordable housing for the city and support key workers

Synod Study Group Publishes Report on Women's Role in Church Life

March 16, 2026

A new report has been published this week, following the four-year 'synodal' process that took place across the Catholic Church 2021-24.

Education News

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.

Bishop Richard celebrates the annual Governors’ Commissioning Mass

March 21, 2025

School Governors serve their communities and play an invaluable part in the leadership of our schools.

Benemerenti Medal for Antony Hudson, retiring Headmaster of St George's, Weybridge

March 19, 2025

Antony gifted the school a beautiful set of ceramic tiles made in Jerusalem, with the word ‘Shalom’ inscribed on them.

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