Diocesan News

Lourdes musician Mike Carver receives papal award

August 21, 2025

Mike was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award in recognition of his decades of service to the Church through sacred music.

2025 Ecumenical Walking Pilgrimage passes halfway point

August 18, 2025

The 30 pilgrims are currently in West Sussex, walking from the Surrey Hills through Sussex by the Sea, to Eastbourne.

“It changed how I see care”: Nursing students reflect on Lourdes pilgrimage placement

August 11, 2025

"Leaving Lourdes, I carry with me not just clinical skills and experiences, but a renewed sense of the nurse I want to be."

War in Gaza must be ended not increased, says Cardinal Nichols

August 11, 2025

"I weep for the people of Gaza as they face immense suffering [and] an escalation in their hardship."

Pope Leo's Message to mark the 80th Anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki

August 6, 2025

The person of love is the person of ‘bravery who does not bear arms'.

St John Henry Newman to become a ‘Doctor’ of the Catholic Church

August 1, 2025

"The writings of St John Henry Newman are a true expression of the faith of the Church."

Sending Forth: Lourdes pilgrims return home, bringing the fruits of their pilgrimage

July 31, 2025

At the Closing Mass, Bishop Richard commissions the hundreds of pilgrims to take the fruits of their pilgrimage back to the Diocese.

Pope Leo issues a Message for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

July 30, 2025

"Their courage & tenacity bear heroic testimony to a faith that sees beyond what our eyes can see."

Education News

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Stephen to take place on 19 October

July 20, 2026

Bishop Stephen will celebrate a special Mass of Welcome for people across our Diocese at Worth Abbey on Saturday 24 October.

St Catherine's, Littlehampton, welcomes visit from MP Alison Griffiths

July 18, 2026

Pupils had the opportunity to learn more about what an MP does and how decisions are made.

Diocesan medal for Peter Edgington of St Mary's, Bognor, & St Richard's, Chichester

July 17, 2026

Peter was thanked for his his humble and faith-filled leadership

Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated for Alan Mitchell, St Andrew's, Leatherhead

July 17, 2026

St Andrew's community came together to mark Alan's 16 years as Head.

National STEM Competition victory for St Oscar Romero students

July 14, 2026

The team built and coded a Lego "remote operated vehicle" to win the GUH STEM challenge.

Diocesan schools attend Faith in Action Award Ceremonies in Arundel Cathedral

July 13, 2026

Students were presented with Faith in Action & Oscar Romero Awards

Liturgy of Thanks held for Gemma Irvine and her headship at St Mary's, Worthing

July 9, 2026

Gemma was presented with a certificate from the Education Service and a long service medal.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of Toby Miller at St Peter's, Guildford

July 9, 2026

Toby Miller has been Head since 2014 and his leadership has been marked by faithful service, high aspiration for pupils and collaboration.

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