Diocesan News

Peace Sunday takes place on Sunday 14 January

January 11, 2024

The theme this year is ‘Artificial Intelligence and Peace’.

Bishop Richard has released a new Pastoral Plan for the Diocese.

January 11, 2024

You can read the 'The Word Who is Life: The Call to Mission' and watch the webinar now.

Gardening for wildlife this January

January 10, 2024

Create beautiful spaces for God’s creation and get planning!

Bishop Richard's reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany

January 5, 2024

'We give to the Lord what has first been given to us: all that we are'

Applications to our Lourdes Pilgrimage are now open.

January 5, 2024

People across our community are invited to join this year's pilgrimage in its 50th anniversary year.

January Prayer Intentions and Scripture to support the new Pastoral Plan.

January 3, 2024

"At the beginning of Ordinary Time, the story of Jesus’ life and preaching unfolds in the Gospels"

Our Formation Team are offering a range of courses & events in 2024.

January 2, 2024

Events take place across the Diocese - register your place today.

Share your stories of Lourdes for a special commemorative book about the pilgrimage.

November 28, 2023

Be part of our diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes 50th anniversary celebrations!

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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