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April's Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

April 10, 2024

The Resurrection of Christ is the foundation of our faith and hope.

Extraordinary religious art in Chichester and West Blatchington

April 9, 2024

Works by Gabriel Loire, David O’Connell, John Armstrong and Balavendra Elias are featured.

Catholics across the four nations are preparing to vote in this year’s General Election

April 9, 2024

The Catholic Union reports that voting numbers among Catholics are likely to be high.

The Poor Clares of Arundel release their second album: 'My Peace I Give You'.

April 8, 2024

The album centres on The Canticle of Creation, written by St Francis of Assisi in 1224, divided across seven songs.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Let us proclaim Jesus' mercy and love.

April 5, 2024

We are called to be "a group of believers united in heart and soul" and witnesses to the mercy of God.

Pope Francis: "We must pray for the silencing of weapons and return of peace."

April 5, 2024

Pope Francis has reiterated his call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and "tireless efforts" to end the Israel-Hamas war.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation issues wide-ranging report on poverty in the UK

April 5, 2024

The UK Poverty 2024 highlights that more than 1 in 5 people were living in poverty in 2021/22.

People from across our diocese gathered for the annual Chrism Mass at Arundel Cathedral.

March 28, 2024

'The world must hear the message of salvation' - Read Bishop Richard's Chrism Mass Homily.

Education News

New Headmistress for Mayfield School

February 9, 2024

Mayfield School has appointed a new Headmistress, Mrs Deborah Bligh.

Digest of 2023 Census data for schools and colleges in England

February 9, 2024

The Digest of the 2023 Census Data for Schools and Colleges in England is now available.

Schools thriving under Academy Trusts

February 8, 2024

Xavier Catholic Education Trust came second in the country for GCSE and on most measures was in the top 2% of 1000+ trusts nationally.

Ani Magill CBE: Dame of The Papal Order of St Gregory.

February 8, 2024

The Diocesan Education Service is delighted to announce that Ani Magill CBE has been admitted as Dame to The Papal Order of St Gregory.

Bishop Richard celebrated St Cuthbert's Head of School, Ali Rainbow's, Induction Mass.

January 29, 2024

People from across the local Catholic community joined the celebrations in Egham.

Bishop Richard celebrated The Marist Head of School Emily Fanzo's Induction Mass.

January 22, 2024

People from across the local Catholic community joined the celebrations in West Byfleet.

The Alpha Beta January 2024 edition, from the A&B Education Service

January 19, 2024

The January 2024 edition of the diocesan Education Service news and information bulletin is now available.

A Christmas message from the Education Service.

December 14, 2023

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's e-card.

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