Diocesan News

Pope Benedict XVI Requiescat in Pace - A Statement from Bishop Richard

December 31, 2022

'We mourn his loss [and] are thankful for his steadfast witness and legacy'

Bishop Richard's Christmas Message 2022.

December 24, 2022

May this great feast be a time of peace for us all – a peace we share".

Pope Francis has released his message for World Day of Peace.

December 19, 2022

"Our greatest and yet most fragile treasure is our shared humanity."

The O Antiphons: Advent’s Brightest Jewels.

December 16, 2022

These seven beautiful antiphons shine in the darkness of our night.

St Peter’s Catholic School in Guildford awarded National Comprehensive School of the Year.

December 12, 2022

The school's 'faith-based sense of nurture helped students'.

King Charles and Mrs Olena Zelenska are welcomed to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral.

December 5, 2022

The Ukrainian Welcome Centre (UWC) was officially opened by His Majesty.

Hastings to welcome a fantastic new Grandparents' Group.

December 1, 2022

The Dioceses' newest group will be based at St Mary Star of the Sea.

Typically, seafarers spend between nine months to a year at sea.

November 24, 2022

Many will spend Christmas away from their loved ones this year.

Education News

Children from Brighton & Hove schools take part in Hands of Hope Design Award

June 25, 2026

The theme was "Stewards of Creation" and how we all have our part to play in caring for our environment.

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.

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