Diocesan News

On Tuesday in Lourdes, pilgrims gather for Mass with the Anointing of the Sick

July 30, 2024

Many sick pilgrims from our Diocese will be anointed: the healing which flows from this anointing is a closeness to Jesus.

Our pilgrims in Lourdes take part in the Blessed Sacrament Procession and Blessing of the Sick on Monday

July 29, 2024

In the darkness of the Underground Basilica, pilgrims will adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and receive the Eucharistic Blessing.

Lourdes pilgrims to participate in Sunday's International Mass and Torchlight Procession

July 28, 2024

As churches across our Diocese fill for Sunday Mass, Bishop Richard and our Lourdes pilgrims will celebrate with thousands of other pilgrims

Lourdes pilgrims gather for Opening Mass, Blessing of Hands and Passage through the Grotto

July 27, 2024

The 848 pilgrims from across our community of faith who are in Lourdes will gather for Mass for the first time today.

Our 848 diocesan pilgrims to Lourdes begin to gather at the Shrine

July 26, 2024

Hundreds of people from our Diocese are on the move: on the way to Lourdes by plane, train, coach, car, Jumbulance – even by bicycle!

Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage Programme and Handbook

July 25, 2024

Follow along with the pilgrimage's daily prayer and Masses.

The Diocese welcomes a new Permanent Deacon

July 23, 2024

Simon Tierney was ordained by Bishop Richard on Thursday evening.

The Diocese celebrates “Faith in Action” across Sussex and Surrey

July 23, 2024

132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.

Education News

St Mary Star of the Sea, Hastings, hosts visit from MP

October 8, 2026

Helena Dollimore MP spoke to the children about her role as an MP and the important work she does to represent the local community.

Post Graduate Certificate in RE course begins

October 7, 2026

Run in partnership with St Mary's University, the course is transformative for non-specialists teaching or planning to teach RE.

Students from 12 schools join Secondary Pilgrimage to Arundel

October 2, 2026

The pilgrims focused on "little things done with great love" as they journeyed and worshipped together.

New SEND and Inclusion Training Materials now available to schools

September 29, 2026

Free, editable materials include structured training content, facilitator guidance, practical strategies and activities.

Children across England & Wales invited to join October Rosary Challenge

September 28, 2026

The Mark 10 Mission is launching the challenge, to pray one decade of the Rosary a day in October.

New SEND & Inclusion Resources from the Oscar Romero Award

September 22, 2026

The resources aim to help ensure that every pupil can understand and respond to Catholic Social Teaching, and put faith into action.

The National Conversation: listening to young people’s views on our community

September 21, 2026

In National Conversation Week, schools, colleges and youth settings are encouraged to host conversation sessions.

St Cuthbert's, Englefield, hosts visit from MP in Pupil Parliament Week

September 14, 2026

MP Jack Rankin visited St Cuthbert's to lead a whole-school assembly and gave advice to Y6 pupils ahead of House Captain elections.

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