Diocesan News

Clergy On-Going Formation: the new translation of the Lectionary

June 21, 2024

Members of clergy from across the Diocese attended last week's Clergy In-Service Conference on the new translation of the Lectionary.

Hospital Chaplaincy: "God's presence feels very near"

June 21, 2024

"In that space where the boundaries between heaven and earth begin to blur, God’s presence feels very near."

Pope Francis addresses the G7 on Artificial Intelligence

June 21, 2024

Pope Francis told the G7 that AI is "neither objective nor neutral"

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: "We rejoice in the response to God's call"

June 21, 2024

Let us pray for those who have responded to God's call to ordination to the priesthood and diaconate

Bognor Churches Organise Election Hustings for Prospective MPs

June 20, 2024

The West Sussex church communi1es are encouraging voters of all faiths and none to have their voices heard this July.

World Refugee Day: Let us ask ourselves what we can do to assist refugees and migrants

June 20, 2024

For World Refugee Day, Bishop Paul McAleenan reflects on a recent visit to the Bibby Stockholm barge

Two new deacons are ordained for Arundel & Brighton

June 19, 2024

Scott Coleman and Gary Carter were ordained on 15 June at Westminster Cathedral.

General Election Resources from CSAN and Citizens UK

June 17, 2024

CSAN has published a resource called "Do Justice: A Vision for Spiritual and Civic Renewal in England and Wales."

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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