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July Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

June 27, 2024

Scripture and prayer intentions for July, in support of the Pastoral Plan

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

Pope Francis addresses the G7 on Artificial Intelligence

June 21, 2024

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

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."

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.

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

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.

Two new deacons are ordained for Arundel & Brighton

June 19, 2024

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

Education News

Members of St Pancras’ Primary School community in Lewes "Go Forth"

September 5, 2024

People from across the school community joined a service of celebration last term.

New Chaplaincy Coordinator for our diocesan schools

September 2, 2024

Theresa McNamara, Chaplain at St Philip Howard School, has been appointed Chaplaincy Coordinator, working in the diocesan Education Service

Three new schools join our diocesan Catholic Education Trusts

September 2, 2024

St Joseph's, Redhill, and St Francis', Caterham, have joined the Xavier Trust and St Wilfrid's, Burgess Hill, has joined the Bosco Trust.

Diocesan Buildings Officer Mark Brunet is awarded the Benemerenti Medal

July 25, 2024

Mark has demonstrated a 'breadth of experience & an invaluable understanding'.

The Diocese celebrates “Faith in Action” across Sussex and Surrey Copy

July 23, 2024

132 CYMFED Awards were presented to students from 12 diocesan primary and secondary schools.

Education Bishop announces Jubilee date for schools

July 23, 2024

Bishop Marcus Stock has announced that 24 January will be the launch day for for schools to mark the year of Jubilee

Bishop Richard celebrates Mass marking teachers' 560 years of service to diocesan schools.

July 18, 2024

“Your ministry and care for our young people goes further than we can ever see.”

Thanksgiving for the work of Maria Wheeler, retiring Head of St Francis', Caterham

July 18, 2024

Maria is retiring after 21 years and was joined by family, deanery colleagues, Xavier CET and the diocesan Education Service to celebrate.

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