Diocesan News

Bishops voice support for "Just Peace" in Holy Land "Time to Act" campaign

June 23, 2026

The campaign promotes a shared commitment for justice, peace & human dignity, calling for “a just peace for all who call the Holy Land home.

Pope Leo offers prayers for parents who have lost a child

June 21, 2026

In his Day for Life message, Pope Leo offered his prayers for parents grieving after the tragedy of the death of a child.

Aid to the Church in Need launches global petition on religious freedom

June 20, 2026

"Standing in solidarity with our brothers and sisters"

This summer’s Lourdes Pilgrimage playlist is live!

June 19, 2026

Whether you'll be in Lourdes this year, or intend to follow the pilgrimage at home, you can hear the wonderful hymns and songs on YouTube.

Day for Life: Affirming the dignity and value of every human life

June 19, 2026

The Church will mark Day for Life on Sunday, reflecting on the value and innate dignity of every human life from conception to natural death

Statement on the re-introduction of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

June 16, 2026

Archbishop John Sherrington has expressed deep disappointment that the "Assisted Suicide" Bill will return to parliament this autumn.

"Courage" is the theme of this year's Refugee Week (15-21 June)

June 12, 2026

Bishop Paul McAleenan: “As we celebrate Refugee Week… we acknowledge the resilience and hope shown by refugees and asylum seekers.

Young adults gather in Arundel for Corpus Christi

June 12, 2026

Young adults aged 18 to 35 were invited to view the Carpet of Flowers, hear a talk on it & spend time in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Education News

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Stephen to take place on 19 October

July 20, 2026

Bishop Stephen will celebrate a special Mass of Welcome for people across our Diocese at Worth Abbey on Saturday 24 October.

St Catherine's, Littlehampton, welcomes visit from MP Alison Griffiths

July 18, 2026

Pupils had the opportunity to learn more about what an MP does and how decisions are made.

Diocesan medal for Peter Edgington of St Mary's, Bognor, & St Richard's, Chichester

July 17, 2026

Peter was thanked for his his humble and faith-filled leadership

Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated for Alan Mitchell, St Andrew's, Leatherhead

July 17, 2026

St Andrew's community came together to mark Alan's 16 years as Head.

National STEM Competition victory for St Oscar Romero students

July 14, 2026

The team built and coded a Lego "remote operated vehicle" to win the GUH STEM challenge.

Diocesan schools attend Faith in Action Award Ceremonies in Arundel Cathedral

July 13, 2026

Students were presented with Faith in Action & Oscar Romero Awards

Liturgy of Thanks held for Gemma Irvine and her headship at St Mary's, Worthing

July 9, 2026

Gemma was presented with a certificate from the Education Service and a long service medal.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of Toby Miller at St Peter's, Guildford

July 9, 2026

Toby Miller has been Head since 2014 and his leadership has been marked by faithful service, high aspiration for pupils and collaboration.

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