Diocesan News

Journey on pilgrimage to Lourdes with us this summer.

January 17, 2023

Applications to join this year's pilgrimage are now open!

The diocesan Tribunal celebrates 3 volunteers with 70 years combined service.

January 12, 2023

'Their work has truly been invaluable to us and to the people of the Diocese.'

Have you registered your free place for January's Justice & Peace Assembly?

January 9, 2023

This year's Assembly takes place in person, exploring food and conflict.

Sign St Peter's petition to bring Fairtrade bananas to schools!

January 4, 2023

Pupils at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Leatherhead need your help.

'Voices of hope from inside' - read Bishop Richard's Tablet article.

January 2, 2023

'Unless prisons are reformed, they will exacerbate peoples' problems'

Pope Emeritus Benedict - a statement from the Bishops' Conference

December 31, 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict was 'close to the Lord & always his humble servant.'

Pope Benedict XVI Requiescat in Pace - A Statement from Bishop Richard

December 31, 2022

'We mourn his loss [and] are thankful for his steadfast witness and legacy'

Bishop Richard's Christmas Message 2022.

December 24, 2022

May this great feast be a time of peace for us all – a peace we share".

Education News

Hundreds of children join Arundel & Brighton’s Good Shepherd celebration at Worth Abbey

July 8, 2024

The celebration included a £5,766 donation to Missio - diocesan schools’ largest donation to date.

“Hymn tunes and folk tunes” - A summer concert series for the Schools Singing Programme

July 8, 2024

Schools in Surrey have been learning hymn tunes from every corner of the British Isles and folk tunes from across the world.

Induction Mass for Tim Hulse, Headteacher of St Philip Howard School, Barnham

July 8, 2024

Bishop Richard celebrated the Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows, Bognor, with members of the parish and school communities

Cardinal Newman School students participate in Catholic Social Teaching and Social Organising event

July 4, 2024

Over 200 young people, teachers and leaders from all over England & Wales gathered to celebrate Community Organising work in schools

St Richard's School, Bexhill, raises over £100,000 with Sophie's Postcard art auction

July 4, 2024

Celebrities, artists, pupils and the general public donated 2,146 unique artworks

Remove the 50% cap: your voice can help support Catholic Education in the UK

June 4, 2024

The current cap prevents the Church from accessing funding & establishing new schools

Inclusion Award achieved by St Cuthbert's School, Englefield Green

May 29, 2024

An inclusive school gives all pupils regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, achievements or background the opportunity to succeed

Pope Francis celebrates first World Children's Day in Rome, 25-26 May

May 23, 2024

The Holy Father issued a message to the children of the world

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