Diocesan News

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has issued a statement following the death of Sir David Amess MP.

October 21, 2021

The MP carried out his vocation as a Catholic in public life with integrity.

Get involved in the United Nations climate talks (COP26) starting later this month!

October 21, 2021

COP26 in Glasgow sees events and campaigns taking place across the UK.

Our Diocese is working ecumenically to fight Modern Slavery!

October 14, 2021

Join our Ambassadors' comissioning event at St John's in Horsham this Monday at 6pm.

Hundreds of members of Brighton & Hove Citizens UK to attend an Assembly focusing on Mental Health.

October 11, 2021

The event this Thursday will involve stakeholders from across the region.

Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

September 29, 2021

Read the Pastoral Letter and download the film here.

Bishop Richard's Pastoral Letter for the 25th Sunday of the Year

September 16, 2021

"The Catholic Church remains opposed to any form of assisted suicide."

Bishop Richard concelebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving at Our Lady of the Assumption.

September 14, 2021

Parishioners, friends & supporters marked the end of restoration works.

St Peter's Church in Hove is to welcome a painting of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

September 10, 2021

The painting will be unveiled at the 11.15am Mass on Sunday 10 October.

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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