Welcome From Bishop Richard

'Thank you for your visiting the Arundel & Brighton Diocesan Website – a ‘window’ into the life of the Catholic Church in Surrey and Sussex, a welcoming community of people committed to Christ and His Church. If the Gospel Message is new to you, or if you are seeking detailed information about the Diocese, this site will help you to explore the many ways in which the life of the Diocese and its parishes can help you on your pilgrimage of life.'

Diocesan News

Bishop Richard offers Mass for the repose of the Pope’s soul at Arundel Cathedral

"We give thanks to God for a Pope who has been a blessing to the Church and to the world."

Statement on the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis (1936-2025)

The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton is deeply saddened by the death of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Wintershall and Christian Art launch new film: "The Stations of the Cross: Pray with us"

Each scene from the Stations of the Cross was carefully arranged, lit and filmed to create the effect of a tableau vivant—a living painting.

Ecumenical Pastoral Letter marks 1700th anniversary of Council of Nicaea

"With One Voice and One Heart": The Presidents of Churches Together in England issued the pastoral letter to mark Easter and the anniversary

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Our Events

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Vocations

The word vocation comes from the Latin ‘vocare’, meaning ‘to call’ - so a vocation is a calling. Everyone has a vocation. Our first call is to love God and to be holy, or as Pope Francis put it, ‘to be saints is not a privilege for a few but a vocation for everyone.’