Diocesan News

Catholic Church welcomes additional Free School Meals for children in poverty

June 19, 2025

“The Catholic community is keen to support the Government in its mission to tackle child poverty."

Pope Leo announces date of canonisation for Carlo Acutis & Pier Giorgio Frassati

June 17, 2025

Blessed Carlo and Blessed Pier Giorgio will be canonised on 7 September.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The mystery of the Trinity is about relationships

June 13, 2025

"Through our baptism, we are brought to live our lives in the love that exists in the Trinity."

Pope Leo sends message of support for Day for Life 2025

June 12, 2025

Pope Leo prays that "all in society will be encouraged to defend a civilisation founded on authentic love and genuine compassion."

Parishioners from across Surrey and Sussex join our Pilgrimage to Walsingham

June 11, 2025

People of all ages marked the Holy Year, journeying together in faith and prayer to “England’s Nazareth.”

Day for Life 2025: "Hope Does Not Disappoint: Finding Meaning in Suffering"

June 11, 2025

"This year’s Day for Life is an invitation to pray for those who suffer and to remain with them, bearing witness to their unique value."

Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood hold General Chapter at Ladywell

June 9, 2025

35 sisters from around the world gathered to discern their future directions and who God wanted to lead them.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit

June 6, 2025

"We are called to be fearless in announcing the Good News."

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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