Diocesan News

Bishop Richard ordains two new priests for The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton

July 9, 2025

Fr Gary Carter and Fr Scott Coleman join the Diocese at an important time, with the Pastoral Plan offering new opportunities for mission.

"Render unto Caesar": new Bishops' Conference publication on taxation and Catholic morality is released

July 8, 2025

The document offers 12 insightful chapters from economists, academics and experts.

Cardinal Newman School & East Brighton parish Citizens UK representatives meet Pope Leo

July 4, 2025

Community organising charity Citizens UK includes more than 50 Catholic member institutions, including schools and parishes.

Weekly Reflection: "Openness to the Word demands a spirit of listening"

July 4, 2025

May our word to the world be that of the seventy-two, for it is the gift of the Risen Lord: “Peace be with you.”

Canon Paul Jennings celebrates 50 years of priesthood

July 3, 2025

Canon Paul has given many years’ of service to the diocesan Tribunal.

Sea Sunday: Seafarers need a Good Samaritan

July 3, 2025

This Sea Sunday, 13 July, we pray for seafarers and fishers, and thank them for the vital role they play in all of our lives.

People from across the Diocese join Corpus Christi celebrations at Arundel Cathedral

June 27, 2025

In his homily, Bishop Richard reflected on the Jubilee as a "journey to Christ", and the increasing numbers of people joining the Church.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: With Pope Leo, we pray for peace

June 27, 2025

"Let us strive for justice and promote the dignity of every person."

Education News

End of year celebrations at Rydes Hill School

July 4, 2025

This year's Leavers' Mass was particularly poignant as the school will no longer be designated as a Catholic school from September.

Faith in Action and Oscar Romero Award winners gather at Worth Abbey

June 30, 2025

Schools from around the diocese gathered, with pupils being awarded their Faith in Action pins, and Oscar Romero Awards.

Schools journey to Arundel for this year's Good Shepherd celebration

June 26, 2025

The theme this Jubilee Year was "Pilgrims of Hope", with readings highlighting the importance of proclaiming "the good news to the poor".

Diocesan school staff gather for "Leading in Faith" day

June 26, 2025

Participants have been meeting and praying together, discerning what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school or Trust.

Jubilee Celebrations for Fr Chris Benyon at Cardinal Newman School, Hove

June 25, 2025

A Mass followed messages and videos of thanks from pupils for Fr Chris' service to their school.

Diocesan Schools Commissioners and Catholic Education Service gather in Guildford

June 12, 2025

The Diocese of Arundel and Brighton was delighted to host the termly meeting of the Schools Commissioners and the CES.

St Andrew's, Leatherhead, and St Clement's, Ewell, join Xavier CET

June 2, 2025

The two school joined Xavier CET on 1 June, bringing its total number of schools to 21.

Statement on St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Brighton

May 22, 2025

Following the statutory period of consultation, St Joseph’s will close on 31 August 2025. 

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