Diocesan News

Pope Francis issues message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

August 31, 2024

“Hope and Act with Creation” is the theme of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, on 1 September 2024.

Arundel & Brighton Celebrates 50 years of the Permanent Diaconate

August 22, 2024

People across our community joined the celebration on the feast of St Lawrence.

Joining together in Adoration at Oscott and in our Parishes

August 19, 2024

On Saturday, 14 September, we will come together at St Mary’s College, Oscott, to kneel before the Lord in Adoration

Stella Maris chaplain says seafarers face danger

August 12, 2024

Few of us probably ever think about seafarers. Yet it’s thanks to them that we have so many of the goods we rely on each day.

Bishop Richard calls for a renewed openness to peace as UK protests continue

August 6, 2024

Addressing people of all faiths and none he highlighted the importance of ‘reconciliation, understanding, and openness to peace.’

New book of photographs and memories marks 50 years of Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimages

August 6, 2024

"The footsteps of Bernadette" is a collection of photographs and testimonies from the decades of pilgrimage

Bishop Paul condemns UK violence and stands with those supporting migrants and refugees

August 5, 2024

'We need to pray, work and stand together for peace in our country'

Our diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes reaches its conclusion on Thursday

August 1, 2024

Our Lourdes pilgrims conclude their pilgrimage and are commissioned to bring the fruits of it home to the Diocese.

Education News

Bishop Stephen has written a message for people across our diocesan family

November 11, 2026

He reflects on the joy of his first few weeks as Bishop and shares his his support for the Pastoral Plan.

St Mary's University, Twickenham, celebrates role of women in Catholic education

November 9, 2026

St Mary's alumnae have gone on to make significant contributions to Catholic education at all levels in the UK and internationally.

Lize Claassen is inducted as Head at St Joseph's, Dorking

November 9, 2026

After the Mass celebrated by Fr Ian Vane, Lize spoke of her gratitude for all who had supported her during her time in Catholic education.

Schools Feeding Schools: With Mary's Meals

November 6, 2026

Mary's Meals award scheme supports curriculum aims of developing pupils as educated citizens and in spiritual & moral development

New Chancellor & Vice-Chancellor for St Mary's University

November 6, 2026

Archbishop Richard Moth & Dr Øystein Lund installed in new roles in ceremony at Westminster Cathedral

Prayer & Liturgy Coordinators gather at Ladywell

November 5, 2026

66 Prayer & Liturgy Coordinators from our diocesan schools explored how to lead staff in prayer.

Schools Singing Programme choirs join in Bishop Stephen's Mass of Welcome

October 26, 2026

Children from five diocesan schools taking part in the Schools Singing Programme sang Elgar's "Ave Verum Corpus" at the Mass.

Exploring Life as an MP: Alison Bennett MP visits St Paul's Catholic College, Burgess Hill

October 22, 2026

KS4 and KS5 students had the opportunity to ask Alison about her role, current political issues, and the work of Parliament.

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