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

May Scripture for Reflection & Intentions for Prayer resource

The Resurrection of Christ is the foundation of our faith and hope.

Modern Slavery happens across the UK; join our June event to find out what you can do

Bishop Richard and members of the Santa Marta Group will be in Shoreham on 29 June.

CAFOD has launched an emergency appeal to support families in Sudan

There is a brief window to act before the growing season starts in June, with fears of an impending – yet preventable – famine growing.

Bishop Richard's Weekly Reflection: Our love is to be something real and active

"The Lord’s call to each of us to bear fruit, to be His disciples, is a call to action to each and every one of us"

Our People

Connect with diocesan staff and clergy here.

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Our Parishes

Discover our parishes, the beating heart of our Diocese.

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Our Events

Find out what's going on all across the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton.

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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.’