Diocesan News

Catholic charity builds bridges of hope for people in prison and their families.

August 21, 2023

Can you help to support Pact this Prisoners' Sunday?

Our diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes begins this week.

July 27, 2023

People across our community are journeying to France today and tomorrow.

Solemn Vespers and 'These Walls Have Spoken' - a commemoration of St John's.

July 27, 2023

'St John’s opened well and, we hope, closed well too.'

The National Board of Catholic Women (NBCW) hold their AGM at Romero House, London.

July 24, 2023

Attendees encouraged to ‘go humbly with an open heart’.

New Lectionary to be launched in England and Wales from Advent 2024.

July 24, 2023

"It fulfils the mandate of the Council Fathers to open up the scriptures for the faithful."

UK Government's Illegal Migration Bill to become law.

July 18, 2023

"Welcoming refugees is 'an act of justice' - we have a duty to share common resources."

Stella Maris launches workshops to combat Maritime Modern Slavery.

July 18, 2023

The workshops will be open to a wide range of front-line port personnel.

Bishop Nicholas Hudson appointed episcopal Synod member by Pope Francis.

July 7, 2023

He joins Archbishop John Wilson & Bishop Marcus Stock as episcopal members of the Synod for England & Wales.

Education News

Ablaze - Spring 2026 issue out now!

February 3, 2026

Read the latest edition of the newsletter for RE Leads, Heads of RE, Chaplains and Prayer & Liturgy leaders from the Education Service.

St Richard's School, Chichester, receives Helping Others Award from Pagham Pram Race

February 2, 2026

The grant will help to foster a love of reading in the children, and support literacy development.

Secretary of State commends 13 diocesan schools on outcomes for disadvantaged children

February 2, 2026

The schools' outcomes for disadvantaged children in last year's KS2 or KS4 results were "among the very best nationally".

Bosco CET welcomes St Mary's, Bognor, and St Richard's, Chichester, into the Trust family

February 2, 2026

The schools bring the total of primary schools in the Trust to fourteen, joining the three secondary schools also in Bosco CET.

Therese Pullan is inducted as Headteacher of St Philip's, Arundel

January 19, 2026

In his homily, Archbishop-elect Richard spoke of how our schools are like John the Baptist, pointing others to Christ.

The Alpha Beta - January issue out now!

January 9, 2026

Read the latest edition of the news & information from the diocesan Education Service online.

A Christmas card from the Education Service

December 16, 2025

Children from across the Diocese have contributed to this year's digital card, produced by the Schools Singing Programme.

Schools Singing Programme children join Advent & Christmas celebrations across the Diocese

December 9, 2025

Children participating in the Schools Singing Programme are contributing to Advent worship and Christmas preparations and celebrations.

Latest Publications

Grand News - newsletter for grandparents

Social Action Report

Ministry to Priests News

Environment Group Leaflet