Diocesan News

Parishes will be able to pre-order the new Lectionary shortly.

April 22, 2024

The updated Lectionary must be in use in Catholic parishes from 1 December 2024

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Discipleship starts from God's love and our baptism

April 19, 2024

However our discipleship is expressed, "it is God Who calls. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, accompanies us every step of the way."

We must respond generously to the Lord’s calling this Good Shepherd Sunday

April 17, 2024

Everybody has a vocation! Where is God leading you?

The Lourdes Redshirts celebrate 20 years with Mass at Arundel Cathedral

April 12, 2024

People across our community of faith joined Bishop Richard and members of our Lourdes Pilgrimage family to celebrate 20 years of Redshirts.

Professor Jim McManus appointed new Chair for Catholic prison support charity, Pact

April 12, 2024

Professor McManus brings extensive expertise in public health, psychology and strategy to the role.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: We are called to live in the love that exists in God

April 12, 2024

Our belief in the Resurrection is the foundation of our mission "to proclaim His life and love to a world in need".

Bishops’ Conference welcomes Vatican declaration on Human Dignity

April 11, 2024

Dignitas Infinita was released by the by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on Monday.

Parishioners from Haslemere, Hindhead and Chiddingfold fundraise for Uganda

April 11, 2024

The parish are supporting the education of eight girls from Mbale District.

Education News

Primary School Leaders Gather for Conference

February 18, 2026

Headteachers from across the Diocese gather for networking and spiritual reflection

Canon Jonathan Martin is elected Diocesan Administrator

February 16, 2026

The life and mission of the Diocese, its parishes, schools and offices, will continue steadily and faithfully.

Leaders in Catholic Education meet MPs at the Palace of Westminster

February 11, 2026

A Parliamentary Reception to celebrate Catholic Education in England & Wales took place in the Palace of Westminster on 10 February.

Diocesan schools celebrate service of +Richard to education

February 9, 2026

Schools across the Diocese contributed to a memories book of photos and messages, presented to +Richard by the diocesan Education Service.

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.

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