Diocesan News

This year’s Laudato Si' Week theme is Seeds of Hope

May 14, 2024

"Together we can cultivate harmony between humanity and nature"

Bishop John Sherrington issues statement on abortion-related amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill

May 14, 2024

He expressed "deep alarm" at two amendments to the Bill, which would remove legal protections for unborn babies.

Pope Francis proclaims 2025's Jubilee: ‘May hope fill our days!’

May 14, 2024

The Jubilee Year will begin with the opening of the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica.

Pope's Mission Day message: Mission is a tireless going out

May 13, 2024

The Church's mission is for all peoples and requires the participation of every baptised Christian.

Pope Francis' message for World Communications Day

May 10, 2024

The Pope's message follows the theme "Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart"

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "Let us be united in faith, discipleship & mission"

May 10, 2024

"Jesus prays that his disciples – and we – may be one, united in faith, in our discipleship, in our mission."

Bishop Stock welcomes Government decision to lift cap on Faith School places

May 7, 2024

"“These proposals are welcome. Dioceses are well placed to respond"

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: “You did not choose me; I chose you.”

May 3, 2024

"The Lord chooses me; He chooses you. This choice of the Lord begins at the very first moment of our existence."

Education News

Education Service and diocesan CETs host Multi Academy Trust Immersion Day

July 6, 2026

Trust leaders from across the southeast gathered at St Paul’s Catholic College, Burgess Hill to share and collaborate

400 years' service to Catholic education celebrated at Mass of Thanksgiving

July 6, 2026

Staff from our Catholic schools who are retiring or stepping down after faithful service in a variety of roles gathered at Arundel Cathedral

Message to schools from Bishop-elect Stephen Wang, the new Bishop of Arundel & Brighton

July 2, 2026

Rector of the Venerable English College in Rome succeeds Archbishop Richard Moth as the Sixth Bishop of Arundel & Brighton.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Dorking, joins Xavier Catholic Education Trust

July 1, 2026

The school becomes the nineteenth primary and twenty-third school to join Xavier CET.

Bosco CET teams gather for inspirational INSET day

June 30, 2026

The assembled Trust staff heard from speakers Rebecca Stephens, Everest climber, and Isaac Harvey, disability advocate.

School leaders complete "Leading in Faith" course

June 25, 2026

Leaders reflected on what it means to be a leader in a Catholic school and engaged in the faith formation we need for mission.

Children from Brighton & Hove schools take part in Hands of Hope Design Award

June 25, 2026

The theme was "Stewards of Creation" and how we all have our part to play in caring for our environment.

Over 800 pupils gather at Worth for Good Shepherd Celebration

June 19, 2026

Each school presented their own decorated 'Legacy of Hope' anchor to Monsignor Tony Barry

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