Diocesan News

Arundel Cathedral marks its 150th Anniversary this Saturday.

June 27, 2023

Representatives from diocesan parishes and schools will join the celebrations.

Sea Sunday takes place on 9 July this year.

June 26, 2023

Stella Maris port chaplains & volunteer ship visitors are a lifeline for seafarers.

Children across Sussex & Surrey celebrate Arundel Cathedral’s 150th anniversary by getting creative!

June 26, 2023

More than 120 beautiful artworks were shared with the Diocese.

Knights of Saint Columba announce 2023 National Relic Tour.

June 26, 2023

Occasion aims to bring communities together, foster spiritual growth.

Bishop Richard presents 2023's Charles Plater Trust (CPT) Awards in Liverpool.

June 22, 2023

CPT awarded grants worth £442,800 to 15 UK charities working for the common good.

The Day Pact Met Pope Francis.

June 13, 2023

The Pope indicated symbolic and spiritual support for Pact’s work.

Gustavo Campanello and Eddie Hopkins are ordained to the Diaconate at Westminster Cathedral.

June 12, 2023

Archbishop Mark O’Toole ordains seven men from five dioceses.

Bishop Paul Mcleenan has spoken out in support of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

May 30, 2023

"We need a more effective and humane asylum system".

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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