Diocesan News

Weekly Reflection: "Openness to the Word demands a spirit of listening"

July 4, 2025

May our word to the world be that of the seventy-two, for it is the gift of the Risen Lord: “Peace be with you.”

Canon Paul Jennings celebrates 50 years of priesthood

July 3, 2025

Canon Paul has given many years’ of service to the diocesan Tribunal.

Sea Sunday: Seafarers need a Good Samaritan

July 3, 2025

This Sea Sunday, 13 July, we pray for seafarers and fishers, and thank them for the vital role they play in all of our lives.

People from across the Diocese join Corpus Christi celebrations at Arundel Cathedral

June 27, 2025

In his homily, Bishop Richard reflected on the Jubilee as a "journey to Christ", and the increasing numbers of people joining the Church.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: With Pope Leo, we pray for peace

June 27, 2025

"Let us strive for justice and promote the dignity of every person."

Crawley Deanery Clergy meet: focus on becoming & forming missionary disciples

June 26, 2025

Clergy from Crawley Deanery recently spent a prayerful and reflective 24 hours together to focus on "Prayer, Formation and Mission".

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations for Fr Chris Benyon

June 25, 2025

Fr Chris celebrated 60 years of priesthood on 12 June, with Mass with other jubilarians, in Seaford parish and in diocesan schools.

CAFOD calls on Catholics to sign petition to cancel unjust debt.

June 23, 2025

34 of the poorest countries in Africa spend more on debt repayments than on health or education.

Education News

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'.

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.

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