Diocesan News

Dr Dominic Whitehouse and Fr David Murphy speak against Assisted Suicide Bill

November 7, 2024

Both speakers made passionate arguments in favour of "Assisted Living", instead of Assisted Suicide.

New Catholic, Anglican and Quaker Modern Slavery Ambassadors commissioned

November 5, 2024

Members of the diocesan Social Action Commission took part in a number of Anti-Slavery Day events held in Chichester Cathedral in October.

Synodality: A conversion aimed at becoming more missionary

October 31, 2024

The Final Document of the Synod recounts and relaunches an experience of Church as communion, participation, and mission.

November Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

October 31, 2024

"The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls"

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: In Jesus all may "have life and have it to the full”

October 25, 2024

"As we follow the Lord along the road of our lives, let us always reach out to others, inviting them to walk with us."

Preparations are underway for the Lourdes Pilgrimage Big Sing at Worth!

October 22, 2024

People from across our Diocese are invited to journey to Worth Abbey this Saturday to celebrate the music of the Pilgrimage.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Our world is in need of witness"

October 18, 2024

"We, as Jesus’ followers, must step into this space with the witness of our lives of faith, humility and service."

World Mission Sunday: Everyone’s invited to share in God’s banquet

October 18, 2024

World Mission Sunday, on 20 October, celebrates a profound truth: we are all cherished children of God.

Education News

A Christmas card from the Education Service

December 16, 2025

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's digital card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.

Schools Singing Programme children join Advent & Christmas celebrations across the Diocese

December 9, 2025

Children participating in the Schools Singing Programme are contributing to Advent worship and Christmas preparations and celebrations.

Bishop Marcus Stock's Advent message to Catholic schools and universities

December 2, 2025

"The Holy Father states that our world needs [the] hope which is generated through education."

St Philip's Catholic Primary School, Arundel, joins Bosco Catholic Education Trust

December 1, 2025

The school becomes the twelfth primary (and the fifteenth school) to join Bosco CET.

St Hugh’s win the under-11’s School Choirs Award at Woking Music Festival

December 1, 2025

“The choirs’ singing was filled with joy & spirit – they’ve made us incredibly proud!”

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP joins diocesan Headteachers & School Leaders

November 26, 2025

“At the heart of education is the liberation of the imagination”

Catholic Social Teaching Conference for Redhill and Epsom deanery pupils

November 11, 2025

"When we serve others, we walk closely with Christ Himself."

The Alpha Beta - November issue out now!

November 10, 2025

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

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