Diocesan News

Mass on Holy Ground: Lourdes pilgrims gather for Mass at the Grotto

July 30, 2025

Together with Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Westminster pilgrims, our pilgrimage will celebrate Mass at the blessed Grotto.

Anointed for Healing: Lourdes pilgrims gather for Mass with Anointing of the Sick

July 29, 2025

Many sick pilgrims from our Diocese will be anointed; the healing which flows from it is a closeness to Jesus whose love will sustain them.

Bishop Richard ordains two new priests for The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton

July 29, 2025

Fr Gary Carter and Fr Scott Coleman join the Diocese at an important time, with the Pastoral Plan offering new opportunities for mission.

O Sacrament Most Holy: Lourdes Pilgrims join Blessed Sacrament Procession

July 28, 2025

The Eucharistic Blessing is a source of grace and healing to the sick, and to all who participate.

The nations gather: pilgrims take part in Lourdes International Mass & Torchlight Procession

July 27, 2025

The International Mass sees the gathering of thousands of pilgrims from around the world for Mass in the Underground Basilica.

Blessed for service: pilgrims' hands are blessed at Lourdes Pilgrimage Opening Mass

July 26, 2025

On Saturday, our pilgrims pass through the Grotto together and gather for Mass as a whole pilgrimage for the first time.

Our nearly 700 pilgrims depart for Lourdes, "With Mary, Pilgrims of Hope"

July 25, 2025

Our pilgrimage includes people of all ages from across the Diocese, including pilgrims needing support, medics, Helpers and Redshirts.

A new Permanent Deacon for Arundel & Brighton

July 23, 2025

Bishop Richard ordained Mike Deans at Arundel Cathedral last Friday.

Education News

Over 800 pupils gather at Worth for Good Shepherd Celebration

June 19, 2026

Each school presented their own decorated 'Legacy of Hope' anchor to Monsignor Tony Barry

Embedding Catholic Social Teaching for human flourishing & the common good

June 16, 2026

Pupils and school leaders from four diocesan schools share their Oscar Romero Award journeys.

Prayer & Liturgy Coordinators gather with Education Service & Jo Boyce

June 11, 2026

The Coordinators explored how to celebrate liturgies which embed the process: prepare, gather, listen, respond and mission.

CATSC welcomes Pope Leo's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

June 9, 2026

The Catholic Association of Teachers, Schools and Colleges issued a Statement of of Welcome and Gratitude for the AI-focussed papal letter.

St Mary Magdalene's, Bexhill, welcomes Dr Kieran Mullan MP

June 9, 2026

Dr Mullan was particularly impressed by the pupils' thoughtful responses to questions & the pride they demonstrated in their achievements.

Pope Leo's "Magnifica humanitas": AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence."

Delegates gather in Cardiff for this year's NBRIA Conference

May 19, 2026

The three-day event celebrated collaboration, innovation and hope in religious education.

St Mary’s University invites attendees to summer Catholic Education webinar series

May 18, 2026

Teachers and leaders in our diocesan schools are invited to join St Mary's current Summer Series of Catholic Education Webinars

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