Diocesan News

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: In Jesus all may "have life and have it to the full”

October 25, 2024

"As we follow the Lord along the road of our lives, let us always reach out to others, inviting them to walk with us."

Preparations are underway for the Lourdes Pilgrimage Big Sing at Worth!

October 22, 2024

People from across our Diocese are invited to journey to Worth Abbey this Saturday to celebrate the music of the Pilgrimage.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Our world is in need of witness"

October 18, 2024

"We, as Jesus’ followers, must step into this space with the witness of our lives of faith, humility and service."

World Mission Sunday: Everyone’s invited to share in God’s banquet

October 18, 2024

World Mission Sunday, on 20 October, celebrates a profound truth: we are all cherished children of God.

Guildford parishioners raise £900 for the Diocesan Refugee Fund

October 17, 2024

A fantastic fundraising Film Night attended by 62 parishioners at St Pius X church community in Guildford raised just over £900.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Catholics across our community are called to act.

October 11, 2024

"Let us proclaim the truth of life as a gift from God."

Bishop Richard will celebrate Mass at Arundel Cathedral on Prisoners' Sunday

October 9, 2024

Parish support for Pact "restores hope and dignity to thousands of people, children and families."

A new bill on assisted suicide is due to come before MPs before Christmas: Catholics are urged to act now

October 7, 2024

Contact your MP today to stop assisted suicide being rushed into law.

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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