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Are you taking part in @CAFOD Fast Day today? By praying, eating simply & giving, people in our diocese will help #CAFOD local experts offer solutions to problems facing people around the world, including Waré from Ethiopia.
Find out more or donate here: cafod.org.uk/fundraise/family-fast-day
Find out more or donate here: cafod.org.uk/fundraise/family-fast-day
October 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Are you taking part in @CAFOD Fast Day today? By praying, eating simply & giving, people in our diocese will help #CAFOD local experts offer solutions to problems facing people around the world, including Waré from Ethiopia.
Find out more or donate here: cafod.org.uk/fundraise/family-fast-day
Find out more or donate here: cafod.org.uk/fundraise/family-fast-day
In his Weekly Reflection for this Sunday, Bishop Richard reminds us that "As Christ’s faithful people we must persevere in proclaiming the message of life in Him, even when the circumstances are difficult."
To read the full transcript: mailchi.mp/abdiocese/2024-4763350
To read the full transcript: mailchi.mp/abdiocese/2024-4763350
October 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
In his Weekly Reflection for this Sunday, Bishop Richard reminds us that "As Christ’s faithful people we must persevere in proclaiming the message of life in Him, even when the circumstances are difficult."
To read the full transcript: mailchi.mp/abdiocese/2024-4763350
To read the full transcript: mailchi.mp/abdiocese/2024-4763350
“In the heart of the Church, my mother, I will be love.”
St Thérèse, Little Flower of Jesus, teach us your way of childlike trust and love. Help us see God in the small things and draw others to Christ by our joy. Amen.
Images from St Theresa of Lisieux, Southwick.
St Thérèse, Little Flower of Jesus, teach us your way of childlike trust and love. Help us see God in the small things and draw others to Christ by our joy. Amen.
Images from St Theresa of Lisieux, Southwick.
October 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
“In the heart of the Church, my mother, I will be love.”
St Thérèse, Little Flower of Jesus, teach us your way of childlike trust and love. Help us see God in the small things and draw others to Christ by our joy. Amen.
Images from St Theresa of Lisieux, Southwick.
St Thérèse, Little Flower of Jesus, teach us your way of childlike trust and love. Help us see God in the small things and draw others to Christ by our joy. Amen.
Images from St Theresa of Lisieux, Southwick.
The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency is focusing on survivor engagement and support in the Catholic Church in England & Wales and is asking the public about their experience of the Church’s engagement with survivors of abuse.
Find out more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/cssa-engagement-with-survivors
Find out more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/cssa-engagement-with-survivors
September 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency is focusing on survivor engagement and support in the Catholic Church in England & Wales and is asking the public about their experience of the Church’s engagement with survivors of abuse.
Find out more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/cssa-engagement-with-survivors
Find out more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/cssa-engagement-with-survivors
On 11 October, Bishop Richard will celebrate Mass with couples marking a special anniversary or simply giving thanks for their marriage, at 11.30am, Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge, KT13 8JD. Family and friends welcome.
Click here to reserve places: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/d5g2zyke
Click here to reserve places: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/d5g2zyke
September 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
On 11 October, Bishop Richard will celebrate Mass with couples marking a special anniversary or simply giving thanks for their marriage, at 11.30am, Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge, KT13 8JD. Family and friends welcome.
Click here to reserve places: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/d5g2zyke
Click here to reserve places: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/d5g2zyke
"Bless the LORD, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!"
Lord, we pray that our lives may be defended by those who watch over us as they perpetually minister to you in heaven. Amen.
Lord, we pray that our lives may be defended by those who watch over us as they perpetually minister to you in heaven. Amen.
September 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
"Bless the LORD, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!"
Lord, we pray that our lives may be defended by those who watch over us as they perpetually minister to you in heaven. Amen.
Lord, we pray that our lives may be defended by those who watch over us as they perpetually minister to you in heaven. Amen.
How can we help parents bring their family into a more intimate, lifelong relationship with the Lord?
Explore Building the Domestic Church on 4 October, 10am-3pm, at The St Philip Howard Centre, Crawley.
Find out more: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/og9uwr1i
Explore Building the Domestic Church on 4 October, 10am-3pm, at The St Philip Howard Centre, Crawley.
Find out more: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/og9uwr1i
September 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
How can we help parents bring their family into a more intimate, lifelong relationship with the Lord?
Explore Building the Domestic Church on 4 October, 10am-3pm, at The St Philip Howard Centre, Crawley.
Find out more: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/og9uwr1i
Explore Building the Domestic Church on 4 October, 10am-3pm, at The St Philip Howard Centre, Crawley.
Find out more: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/og9uwr1i
The new Parish of Brighton & Hove was inaugurated at Mass at St John the Baptist, Kemptown, just under two weeks ago. Watch this film to find out how the "Call to Mission" is being lived out in the churches of the new parish.
Find out more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/a-new-parish-for-arundel-brighton
Find out more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/a-new-parish-for-arundel-brighton
September 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The new Parish of Brighton & Hove was inaugurated at Mass at St John the Baptist, Kemptown, just under two weeks ago. Watch this film to find out how the "Call to Mission" is being lived out in the churches of the new parish.
Find out more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/a-new-parish-for-arundel-brighton
Find out more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/a-new-parish-for-arundel-brighton
In his Weekly Reflection for this Sunday, Bishop Richard reminds us to "keep mind and heart, every effort, on the building of the Kingdom of God in love and service – for this is true riches."
To read the full transcript: mailchi.mp/abdiocese/2024-4763337
To read the full transcript: mailchi.mp/abdiocese/2024-4763337
September 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM
In his Weekly Reflection for this Sunday, Bishop Richard reminds us to "keep mind and heart, every effort, on the building of the Kingdom of God in love and service – for this is true riches."
To read the full transcript: mailchi.mp/abdiocese/2024-4763337
To read the full transcript: mailchi.mp/abdiocese/2024-4763337
Join Bishop Richard and priests and people from across our community of faith for Mass for the Feast of St Philip Howard at Arundel Cathedral on 19 October at 3pm.
Mass will be followed by refreshments and the Friends of Arundel Cathedral AGM.
St Philip Howard, pray for us!
Mass will be followed by refreshments and the Friends of Arundel Cathedral AGM.
St Philip Howard, pray for us!
September 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Join Bishop Richard and priests and people from across our community of faith for Mass for the Feast of St Philip Howard at Arundel Cathedral on 19 October at 3pm.
Mass will be followed by refreshments and the Friends of Arundel Cathedral AGM.
St Philip Howard, pray for us!
Mass will be followed by refreshments and the Friends of Arundel Cathedral AGM.
St Philip Howard, pray for us!
On 11 October, Bishop Richard will celebrate Mass with couples marking a special anniversary or simply giving thanks for their marriage, at 11.30am, Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge, KT13 8JD. Family and friends welcome.
Click here to reserve places: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/d5g2zyke
Click here to reserve places: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/d5g2zyke
September 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
On 11 October, Bishop Richard will celebrate Mass with couples marking a special anniversary or simply giving thanks for their marriage, at 11.30am, Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge, KT13 8JD. Family and friends welcome.
Click here to reserve places: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/d5g2zyke
Click here to reserve places: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/d5g2zyke
Bishop Richard has issued a Pastoral Letter for Evangelii Gaudium Sunday, on our journey as Pilgrims of Hope & the realisation of his 2024 Pastoral Plan with the inauguration of the new Parish of Brighton & Hove.
Read the Letter on our website: abdiocese.org.uk/news/bishop-richards-pastoral-letter
Read the Letter on our website: abdiocese.org.uk/news/bishop-richards-pastoral-letter
September 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Bishop Richard has issued a Pastoral Letter for Evangelii Gaudium Sunday, on our journey as Pilgrims of Hope & the realisation of his 2024 Pastoral Plan with the inauguration of the new Parish of Brighton & Hove.
Read the Letter on our website: abdiocese.org.uk/news/bishop-richards-pastoral-letter
Read the Letter on our website: abdiocese.org.uk/news/bishop-richards-pastoral-letter
Bishop Richard has issued a Pastoral Letter for Evangelii Gaudium Sunday, on our journey as Pilgrims of Hope & the realisation of his 2024 Pastoral Plan with the inauguration of the new Parish of Brighton & Hove.
Read the Letter on our website: abdiocese.org.uk/news/bishop-richards-pastoral-letter
Read the Letter on our website: abdiocese.org.uk/news/bishop-richards-pastoral-letter
September 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Bishop Richard has issued a Pastoral Letter for Evangelii Gaudium Sunday, on our journey as Pilgrims of Hope & the realisation of his 2024 Pastoral Plan with the inauguration of the new Parish of Brighton & Hove.
Read the Letter on our website: abdiocese.org.uk/news/bishop-richards-pastoral-letter
Read the Letter on our website: abdiocese.org.uk/news/bishop-richards-pastoral-letter
The Parish of Brighton & Hove was inaugurated on 14 September, with Mass at St John the Baptist, Kemptown, celebrated by Bishop Richard and clergy from across the new parish, following the Bishop's Pastoral Plan for the Diocese.
Read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/a-new-parish-for-arundel-brighton
Read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/a-new-parish-for-arundel-brighton
September 18, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The Parish of Brighton & Hove was inaugurated on 14 September, with Mass at St John the Baptist, Kemptown, celebrated by Bishop Richard and clergy from across the new parish, following the Bishop's Pastoral Plan for the Diocese.
Read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/a-new-parish-for-arundel-brighton
Read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/a-new-parish-for-arundel-brighton
Join us for a joyful celebration of faith and mission at Ardingly this Saturday, 20 September!
Find out more here: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ywito47u
Coach transport may be available locally: if you would like to travel with a deanery group, please contact your parish for details.
Find out more here: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ywito47u
Coach transport may be available locally: if you would like to travel with a deanery group, please contact your parish for details.
September 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Join us for a joyful celebration of faith and mission at Ardingly this Saturday, 20 September!
Find out more here: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ywito47u
Coach transport may be available locally: if you would like to travel with a deanery group, please contact your parish for details.
Find out more here: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ywito47u
Coach transport may be available locally: if you would like to travel with a deanery group, please contact your parish for details.
The Diocese is seeking to recruit a F/T Finance Manager, based at the St Philip Howard Centre, Crawley, to oversee the support of cloud-based reporting for 80 parish sites & the delivery of management accounts for central operations.
Find out more at: abdiocese.org.uk/careers/finance-manager
Find out more at: abdiocese.org.uk/careers/finance-manager
September 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Diocese is seeking to recruit a F/T Finance Manager, based at the St Philip Howard Centre, Crawley, to oversee the support of cloud-based reporting for 80 parish sites & the delivery of management accounts for central operations.
Find out more at: abdiocese.org.uk/careers/finance-manager
Find out more at: abdiocese.org.uk/careers/finance-manager
Mass for Altar Servers, celebrated by Bishop Richard
Saturday 27 September, 12 noon, Arundel Cathedral
Altar servers across our Diocese are invited to join Bishop Richard for this Mass to celebrate their service in the Church. For more information, visit: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/pojuto9m
Saturday 27 September, 12 noon, Arundel Cathedral
Altar servers across our Diocese are invited to join Bishop Richard for this Mass to celebrate their service in the Church. For more information, visit: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/pojuto9m
September 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Mass for Altar Servers, celebrated by Bishop Richard
Saturday 27 September, 12 noon, Arundel Cathedral
Altar servers across our Diocese are invited to join Bishop Richard for this Mass to celebrate their service in the Church. For more information, visit: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/pojuto9m
Saturday 27 September, 12 noon, Arundel Cathedral
Altar servers across our Diocese are invited to join Bishop Richard for this Mass to celebrate their service in the Church. For more information, visit: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/pojuto9m
In his Weekly Reflection for this Sunday, Bishop Richard reminds us that "It is the Cross, bearing the image of the crucified Lord, that is our banner, going before us on our pilgrim way."
To read the full transcript and the latest news from the Diocese: mailchi.mp/abdiocese/2024-4763326
To read the full transcript and the latest news from the Diocese: mailchi.mp/abdiocese/2024-4763326
September 12, 2025 at 8:57 AM
In his Weekly Reflection for this Sunday, Bishop Richard reminds us that "It is the Cross, bearing the image of the crucified Lord, that is our banner, going before us on our pilgrim way."
To read the full transcript and the latest news from the Diocese: mailchi.mp/abdiocese/2024-4763326
To read the full transcript and the latest news from the Diocese: mailchi.mp/abdiocese/2024-4763326
Extraordinary ministers are invited to join Bishop Richard for a day of reflection and formation on 1 November, 11am, at Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge, with theological and practical talks, Adoration and Mass.
Find out more & book: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/44am6vox
Find out more & book: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/44am6vox
September 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Extraordinary ministers are invited to join Bishop Richard for a day of reflection and formation on 1 November, 11am, at Christ the Prince of Peace, Weybridge, with theological and practical talks, Adoration and Mass.
Find out more & book: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/44am6vox
Find out more & book: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/44am6vox
How can we help parents bring their family into a more intimate, lifelong relationship with the Lord?
Explore Building the Domestic Church on 4 October, 10am-3pm, at The St Philip Howard Centre, Crawley.
Find out more: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/og9uwr1i
Explore Building the Domestic Church on 4 October, 10am-3pm, at The St Philip Howard Centre, Crawley.
Find out more: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/og9uwr1i
September 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
How can we help parents bring their family into a more intimate, lifelong relationship with the Lord?
Explore Building the Domestic Church on 4 October, 10am-3pm, at The St Philip Howard Centre, Crawley.
Find out more: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/og9uwr1i
Explore Building the Domestic Church on 4 October, 10am-3pm, at The St Philip Howard Centre, Crawley.
Find out more: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/og9uwr1i
Join us for a joyful celebration of faith and mission at Ardingly on 20 September!
Find out more here: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ywito47u
Coach transport may be available locally: if you would like to travel with a deanery group, please contact your parish for details.
#JubileeOfHope
Find out more here: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ywito47u
Coach transport may be available locally: if you would like to travel with a deanery group, please contact your parish for details.
#JubileeOfHope
September 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Join us for a joyful celebration of faith and mission at Ardingly on 20 September!
Find out more here: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ywito47u
Coach transport may be available locally: if you would like to travel with a deanery group, please contact your parish for details.
#JubileeOfHope
Find out more here: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ywito47u
Coach transport may be available locally: if you would like to travel with a deanery group, please contact your parish for details.
#JubileeOfHope
The Diocese is seeking to recruit a F/T Finance Manager, based at the St Philip Howard Centre, Crawley, to oversee the support of cloud-based reporting for 80 parish sites & the delivery of management accounts for central operations.
Find out more at: abdiocese.org.uk/careers/finance-manager
Find out more at: abdiocese.org.uk/careers/finance-manager
September 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Diocese is seeking to recruit a F/T Finance Manager, based at the St Philip Howard Centre, Crawley, to oversee the support of cloud-based reporting for 80 parish sites & the delivery of management accounts for central operations.
Find out more at: abdiocese.org.uk/careers/finance-manager
Find out more at: abdiocese.org.uk/careers/finance-manager
On 1 September we mark the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, on the theme "Seeds of Peace and Hope".
In a message, Pope Leo call us to work with love and perseverance as we live "our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork."
Read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/creation-2025
In a message, Pope Leo call us to work with love and perseverance as we live "our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork."
Read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/creation-2025
September 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
On 1 September we mark the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, on the theme "Seeds of Peace and Hope".
In a message, Pope Leo call us to work with love and perseverance as we live "our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork."
Read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/creation-2025
In a message, Pope Leo call us to work with love and perseverance as we live "our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork."
Read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/creation-2025
Join us for a joyful celebration of faith and mission at Ardingly on 20 September!
Find out more here: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ywito47u
Coach transport may be available locally: if you would like to travel with a deanery group, please contact your parish for details.
#JubileeOfHope
Find out more here: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ywito47u
Coach transport may be available locally: if you would like to travel with a deanery group, please contact your parish for details.
#JubileeOfHope
August 29, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Join us for a joyful celebration of faith and mission at Ardingly on 20 September!
Find out more here: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ywito47u
Coach transport may be available locally: if you would like to travel with a deanery group, please contact your parish for details.
#JubileeOfHope
Find out more here: abdiocese.churchsuite.com/events/ywito47u
Coach transport may be available locally: if you would like to travel with a deanery group, please contact your parish for details.
#JubileeOfHope
18 young adults from our diocese were in Rome recently for the Jubilee Youth Pilgrimage, passing through the Holy Doors, attending a papal audience and overnight Adoration vigil, and seeing how God is moving through this generation.
Read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/youth-jubilee
Read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/youth-jubilee
August 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
18 young adults from our diocese were in Rome recently for the Jubilee Youth Pilgrimage, passing through the Holy Doors, attending a papal audience and overnight Adoration vigil, and seeing how God is moving through this generation.
Read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/youth-jubilee
Read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/youth-jubilee