Diocesan News

The Diocese welcomes three new Permanent Deacons.

July 15, 2021

Sean Evans, Bernard Hill and Ian Hunt were ordained at Arundel Cathedral.

Provost Canon Tony Churchill celebrates his Golden Jubilee.

July 15, 2021

Mass was followed by a wonderful reception in the parish hall.

Watch Songs of Praise from Arundel Cathedral this Sunday!

July 14, 2021

The popular programme will air on BBC1 at 1.15pm on Sunday 18 July.

Diocesan Deacon is Ordained to the Priesthood.

July 5, 2021

Bishop Richard ordained Stephen O'Brien at Arundel Cathedral on Sunday.

St Edmund's livesimply group meet their local MP Jeremy Hunt.

July 3, 2021

Discussions included concerns over debt cancellation and climate crisis.

The 12 Step programme helps people recover from addiction.

June 24, 2021

Information & Resources - setting up 12 Steps in your parish.

Death by Appointment: A rational guide to the assisted suicide debate.

June 24, 2021

Proposed Bill could make assisted suicide legal in England & Wales.

Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group's Refugee Tales Walk.

June 16, 2021

Join GDWG in Canterbury for their annual weekend walk.

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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