Diocesan News

World Mission Sunday: One in Christ, united in mission

October 14, 2026

On World Mission Sunday, Catholics around the world come together in prayer, solidarity, and support for the Church’s mission work.

We pray for Bishop-elect Stephen & for the Religious who live & serve within our Diocese.

October 14, 2026

“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:4

Novena Day Three: praying for the mission of our schools, colleges and Trusts.

October 13, 2026

“Let the little children come to me & do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14

Novena Day Two: Join people across our diocese as we journey in prayer

October 12, 2026

Today we pray for Bishop-elect Stephen, catechists & those preparing people for the sacraments.

We begin nine days of prayer today as we prepare to welcome our new bishop

October 11, 2026

“You yourselves like living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house."

What happens when a priest is ordained a bishop?

October 9, 2026

Our Formation & Spirituality Adviser Deacon Jon Harman shares a new reflection.

Watch a new short film about the source and summit of our faith

October 8, 2026

Canon Tom & the Poor Clares explore the sacramental re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross.

Churches across England & Wales will mark Prisoners’ Sunday this weekend

October 5, 2026

Catholic charity Pact has been supporting people & families impacted by imprisonment for 125 years.

Education News

Ablaze - Spring 2026 issue out now!

February 3, 2026

Read the latest edition of the newsletter for RE Leads, Heads of RE, Chaplains and Prayer & Liturgy leaders from the Education Service.

St Richard's School, Chichester, receives Helping Others Award from Pagham Pram Race

February 2, 2026

The grant will help to foster a love of reading in the children, and support literacy development.

Secretary of State commends 13 diocesan schools on outcomes for disadvantaged children

February 2, 2026

The schools' outcomes for disadvantaged children in last year's KS2 or KS4 results were "among the very best nationally".

Bosco CET welcomes St Mary's, Bognor, and St Richard's, Chichester, into the Trust family

February 2, 2026

The schools bring the total of primary schools in the Trust to fourteen, joining the three secondary schools also in Bosco CET.

Therese Pullan is inducted as Headteacher of St Philip's, Arundel

January 19, 2026

In his homily, Archbishop-elect Richard spoke of how our schools are like John the Baptist, pointing others to Christ.

A Christmas card from the Education Service

December 16, 2025

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's digital card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.

Schools Singing Programme children join Advent & Christmas celebrations across the Diocese

December 9, 2025

Children participating in the Schools Singing Programme are contributing to Advent worship and Christmas preparations and celebrations.

Bishop Marcus Stock's Advent message to Catholic schools and universities

December 2, 2025

"The Holy Father states that our world needs [the] hope which is generated through education."

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