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Bishop Richard will celebrate Mass at Arundel Cathedral on Prisoners' Sunday

October 9, 2024

Parish support for Pact "restores hope and dignity to thousands of people, children and families."

A new bill on assisted suicide is due to come before MPs before Christmas: Catholics are urged to act now

October 7, 2024

Contact your MP today to stop assisted suicide being rushed into law.

Fr Tony Lovegrove celebrates 90 years!

October 6, 2024

A special celebration was held for him by Fr Graham Ricketts and parishioners from the Parish of Adur Valley.

Missio is preparing for World Mission Sunday 2024 – and everyone’s invited!

October 6, 2024

This year’s World Mission Sunday, a day of day of prayer, solidarity, and giving, takes place on 20 October 2024.

Bishop Richard visits SVP over-50s community hub in Brighton

October 5, 2024

Tower House offers a lifeline to people across the community, offering specialist groups and services

Pope Francis opens the second session of the Synod on Synodality

October 4, 2024

Pope Francis emphasised that the Spirit is ever present, especially in moments of sorrow and despair.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Marriage expresses "the love of God Himself."

October 4, 2024

"In a society where the spirit of taking is so prevalent, the vocation of the Christian is a powerful witness to another way."

Pope Francis and Bishop Richard call for prayers for peace and for the Synod

October 3, 2024

The Holy Father called for a renewed proclamation of the Gospel in the face of conflict.

Education News

Induction of Anita Philbrook at Our Lady of Lourdes, Rottingdean

February 3, 2025

The school and parish community gathered with Bishop Richard on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.

Jubilee of Hope launched in schools across the Diocese

January 28, 2025

Schools across our Diocese joined together with Cafod to celebrate the launch of the Jubilee Year.

Bishop Richard inducts new Head of School at St Cuthbert Mayne

January 27, 2025

Amy O’Donovan was inducted at Jesus Christ Redeemer of Mankind Church, Cranleigh.

St Mary's University and the Diocesan Education Service collaborate on new RE Resources

January 23, 2025

Devised to support the RE Directory, “Day by Day” aims to enrich and enhance the teaching of Primary RE in Catholic schools.

New Head of School inducted for St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Redhill

January 13, 2025

Thomas Hall was inducted by Bishop Richard during Mass in the Parish of the Nativity of the Lord.

Diocesan Education Service & St Mary's University launch "Day by Day" Primary RE resources

December 20, 2024

The resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

Mass of Thanksgiving for Steve Tindall, as he retires from Holy Family, Addlestone

December 19, 2024

Steve retires after 12 years of headship and 35 years in Catholic education.

New Head inducted for St Alban’s, East Molesey

December 16, 2024

Bishop Richard inducted Emma Daly as Head of School during Mass at St Barnabas Church.

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