Diocesan News

Pope Francis: "We must pray for the silencing of weapons and return of peace."

April 5, 2024

Pope Francis has reiterated his call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and "tireless efforts" to end the Israel-Hamas war.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Let us proclaim Jesus' mercy and love.

April 5, 2024

We are called to be "a group of believers united in heart and soul" and witnesses to the mercy of God.

People from across our diocese gathered for the annual Chrism Mass at Arundel Cathedral.

March 28, 2024

'The world must hear the message of salvation' - Read Bishop Richard's Chrism Mass Homily.

Neonatal Nurse and dancer Gemma is fundraising for this year’s diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage

March 27, 2024

Joining the '50:50 Challenge' Dance Central Sussex are offering line dancing, strolling and jiving!

The government's Criminal Justice Bill could fundamentally change abortion law

March 25, 2024

Catholics are encouraged to contact their MPs and make their voices heard.

March progress report on the diocesan Pastoral Plan: The Word Who is Life.

March 25, 2024

An update from Canon Kieron O’Brien and Deacon Nick St John

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The more we dwell in the Gospel, we dwell in Christ.

March 22, 2024

The more we dwell in Christ, the more open we shall be to His gift of peace – a gift that is for the whole world.

New Catenian Circle inaugurated in Bexhill, with 23 new Syro-Malabar Catholic members

March 22, 2024

The new 'Bexhill St Thomas 259 Circle' was inaugurated on Sunday 10 March.

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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