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Pope Francis is following events in the Holy land with 'with apprehension and sorrow'.

October 10, 2023

'Please stop the attacks... War is always a defeat! Every war is a defeat!'

Pope Francis has released 'Laudate Deum' the second part of Laudato si'.

October 4, 2023

'I urgently appeal for a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet.'

Arundel Cathedral Chorister is junior semi-finalist for BBC Young Chorister of the Year!

October 4, 2023

'We are so proud of Amelia and all that she brings to our choir community.'

Couples celebrate 1,300 years of marriage at our annual Anniversaries Mass.

October 4, 2023

'Celebrating with so many other couples makes you realise how blessed we are'.

Prisoners' Sunday will be marked on 15 October this year.

October 2, 2023

Pact works in six prisons in our Diocese supporting people in court and in the community.

We stand on the threshold of the first of two big Synod meetings in Rome.

September 28, 2023

Find out more about the stages of Pope Francis' Synod.

The community of Our Lady of Lourdes are celebrating their centenary year.

September 27, 2023

The parish took part in a recent Heritage Open Day with an exhibition & refreshments.

Grandparents' Week has begun with a range of ways to mark the special week.

September 25, 2023

Schools and parishes across the diocese are finding ways to celebrate!

Education News

New Sixth Form welcomes students at St Oscar Romero School, Worthing

September 12, 2024

The first 78 Sixth Form students began their studies this month in a new purpose-built facility.

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.

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.

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

Diocesan Buildings Officer Mark Brunet is awarded the Benemerenti Medal

July 25, 2024

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

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

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.

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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