Diocesan News

Pope Francis sends his condolences at the death of Queen Elizabeth.

September 16, 2022

The Pope highlighted the Queen's steadfast witness of faith in Jesus.

Stella Maris Chaplains save abandoned seafarers.

September 15, 2022

Find out how the Catholic charity saved hundreds who were stranded at sea during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Praying the Rosary this October.

September 12, 2022

Join the campaign to get a million children praying the Rosary.

A Roman Requiem for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

September 12, 2022

Bishop Richard celebrated a Solemn Requiem Mass in Rome on Sunday.

The St Bernadette Relic Tour of England, Scotland and Wales has begun.

September 5, 2022

An estimated 53,000 people thronged to Westminster Cathedral this weekend.

The Joy of Love - reflections on the themes of Amoris Laetitia

July 20, 2022

A new reflection document on Marriage and Family Life.

Bishops' Reflection on the Synodal National Synthesis Document.

July 19, 2022

Initial reflections in the light of our shared faith in Jesus Christ.

The Diocese welcomes its newest priest in a beautiful ordination Mass.

July 5, 2022

Congratulations to Fr Nicolas Harden who joins St Dunstan's in Woking.

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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