Diocesan News

Joseph Rowntree Foundation issues wide-ranging report on poverty in the UK

April 5, 2024

The UK Poverty 2024 highlights that more than 1 in 5 people were living in poverty in 2021/22.

Pope Francis: "We must pray for the silencing of weapons and return of peace."

April 5, 2024

Pope Francis has reiterated his call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and "tireless efforts" to end the Israel-Hamas war.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Let us proclaim Jesus' mercy and love.

April 5, 2024

We are called to be "a group of believers united in heart and soul" and witnesses to the mercy of God.

People from across our diocese gathered for the annual Chrism Mass at Arundel Cathedral.

March 28, 2024

'The world must hear the message of salvation' - Read Bishop Richard's Chrism Mass Homily.

Neonatal Nurse and dancer Gemma is fundraising for this year’s diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage

March 27, 2024

Joining the '50:50 Challenge' Dance Central Sussex are offering line dancing, strolling and jiving!

The government's Criminal Justice Bill could fundamentally change abortion law

March 25, 2024

Catholics are encouraged to contact their MPs and make their voices heard.

March progress report on the diocesan Pastoral Plan: The Word Who is Life.

March 25, 2024

An update from Canon Kieron O’Brien and Deacon Nick St John

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: The more we dwell in the Gospel, we dwell in Christ.

March 22, 2024

The more we dwell in Christ, the more open we shall be to His gift of peace – a gift that is for the whole world.

Education News

St Mary Star of the Sea, Hastings, hosts visit from MP

October 8, 2026

Helena Dollimore MP spoke to the children about her role as an MP and the important work she does to represent the local community.

Post Graduate Certificate in RE course begins

October 7, 2026

Run in partnership with St Mary's University, the course is transformative for non-specialists teaching or planning to teach RE.

Students from 12 schools join Secondary Pilgrimage to Arundel

October 2, 2026

The pilgrims focused on "little things done with great love" as they journeyed and worshipped together.

New SEND and Inclusion Training Materials now available to schools

September 29, 2026

Free, editable materials include structured training content, facilitator guidance, practical strategies and activities.

Children across England & Wales invited to join October Rosary Challenge

September 28, 2026

The Mark 10 Mission is launching the challenge, to pray one decade of the Rosary a day in October.

New SEND & Inclusion Resources from the Oscar Romero Award

September 22, 2026

The resources aim to help ensure that every pupil can understand and respond to Catholic Social Teaching, and put faith into action.

The National Conversation: listening to young people’s views on our community

September 21, 2026

In National Conversation Week, schools, colleges and youth settings are encouraged to host conversation sessions.

St Cuthbert's, Englefield, hosts visit from MP in Pupil Parliament Week

September 14, 2026

MP Jack Rankin visited St Cuthbert's to lead a whole-school assembly and gave advice to Y6 pupils ahead of House Captain elections.

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