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Prayers continue for the wellbeing of Pope Francis, who is praying for the world

March 21, 2025

"In this moment of illness, war appears even more absurd. Human fragility has the power to make us more lucid about what endures."

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We are called to examine our lives this Lent"

March 21, 2025

"The love that comes to us in Christ overcomes all things, and enables us to carry out all that is demanded of us as His disciples."

Fanning the Flame of Hope at Wembley!

March 19, 2025

 550 people from Arundel & Brighton joined Bishop Richard and members of clergy at the all day "Flame" event on Saturday.

500 young people join our Evening of Reflection programme

March 18, 2025

Bishop Richard and Lizzie Wakeling are leading eight sessions around the Diocese, for Confirmation candidates.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: In serving others, "we serve Christ."

March 14, 2025

The fact that the Incarnate Word suffers and dies for us is a reality so deep that it calls forth from us prayer, love and action.

Hundreds journey to Arundel for the Rite of Election

March 13, 2025

The Rite is an important step for those who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation at Easter.

Worth Abbey opens its doors to monastic interns

March 13, 2025

Five men are invited to live alongside the community for two months

Bishop Richard to lead Deanery Lenten Services of Reconciliation

March 12, 2025

The Sacrament of Reconciliation holds particular significance during the Lenten season, serving as an important means of spiritual renewal.

Education News

New Chaplaincy Coordinator for our diocesan schools

September 2, 2024

Theresa McNamara, Chaplain at St Philip Howard School, has been appointed Chaplaincy Coordinator, working in the diocesan Education Service

Diocesan Buildings Officer Mark Brunet is awarded the Benemerenti Medal

July 25, 2024

Mark has demonstrated a 'breadth of experience & an invaluable understanding'.

Education Bishop announces Jubilee date for schools

July 23, 2024

Bishop Marcus Stock has announced that 24 January will be the launch day for for schools to mark the year of Jubilee

The Diocese celebrates “Faith in Action” across Sussex and Surrey Copy

July 23, 2024

132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.

Thanksgiving for the work of Maria Wheeler, retiring Head of St Francis', Caterham

July 18, 2024

Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.

Bishop Richard celebrates Mass marking teachers' 560 years of service to diocesan schools.

July 18, 2024

“Your ministry and care for our young people goes further than we can ever see.”

"Thank you and goodbye" to Jan Miles, retiring Deputy Head, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Crawley

July 15, 2024

On her retirement, Jan was awarded a diocesan medal for her services to Catholic education.

Congratulations to The Marist School for Surrey Health Schools programme achievements!

July 12, 2024

The school has been recognised for 'developing a Surrey Healthy Schools approach to wellbeing, health, inclusion & achievement.'

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