Diocesan News

Pope Leo XIV appoints Fr Stephen Wang as 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.

Campaign for debt justice with CAFOD this summer

June 30, 2026

Stand in solidarity with millions of our sisters and brothers around the world.

Refugee Week: Exploring “the courage to dream”

June 27, 2026

People supported by Brighton charity Voices in Exile marked Refugee Week (15-21 June) by creating an artwork exploring the theme of courage.

Generous donations pour into the Lourdes Pilgrimage Office

June 26, 2026

Since we launched our Pilgrimage Wishlist just a few weeks ago, donated items have been arriving in our Lourdes Pilgrimage Office.

A Day of Formation for Brighton & Hove parishioners serving in liturgical ministries

June 24, 2026

People across the new parish were able to share the joy that their faith and their lay ministry brings them.

Bishops voice support for "Just Peace" in Holy Land "Time to Act" campaign

June 23, 2026

The campaign promotes a shared commitment for justice, peace & human dignity, calling for “a just peace for all who call the Holy Land home.

Pope Leo offers prayers for parents who have lost a child

June 21, 2026

In his Day for Life message, Pope Leo offered his prayers for parents grieving after the tragedy of the death of a child.

Aid to the Church in Need launches global petition on religious freedom

June 20, 2026

"Standing in solidarity with our brothers and sisters"

Education News

Embedding Catholic Social Teaching for human flourishing & the common good

June 16, 2026

Pupils and school leaders from four diocesan schools share their Oscar Romero Award journeys.

Prayer & Liturgy Coordinators gather with Education Service & Jo Boyce

June 11, 2026

The Coordinators explored how to celebrate liturgies which embed the process: prepare, gather, listen, respond and mission.

CATSC welcomes Pope Leo's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

June 9, 2026

The Catholic Association of Teachers, Schools and Colleges issued a Statement of of Welcome and Gratitude for the AI-focussed papal letter.

St Mary Magdalene's, Bexhill, welcomes Dr Kieran Mullan MP

June 9, 2026

Dr Mullan was particularly impressed by the pupils' thoughtful responses to questions & the pride they demonstrated in their achievements.

Pope Leo's "Magnifica humanitas": AI must serve humanity not concentrate power

May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence."

Delegates gather in Cardiff for this year's NBRIA Conference

May 19, 2026

The three-day event celebrated collaboration, innovation and hope in religious education.

St Mary’s University invites attendees to summer Catholic Education webinar series

May 18, 2026

Teachers and leaders in our diocesan schools are invited to join St Mary's current Summer Series of Catholic Education Webinars

Catholic Education Service gives endorsement to diocesan "Day by Day" resources

May 15, 2026

The Day by Day resources were produced by Primary RE Advisers from the Diocese and inspired by the RE Directory, "To Know You More Clearly".

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