Cafod Harvest Fast day. Image shows a simple meal of a brown soup with chopped chives floating in it, a small piece of bread, and a green salad.

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

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

“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.

Safeguarding inspectorate calls for public information. Photo shows a calm sea, looking towards a still horizon with blue sky above.

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

Marriage Anniversaries Mass. Photo shows an older couple embracing and smiling.

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

Saint Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels. Image shows a heavily gilded painting of three archangels, their hands raised in prayer. A Lamb sleeps on an open book, at their feet.

"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.

Building the Domestic Church. Bringing Jesus into the heart of family life. Sat 4 Oct, 10am-3pm, The St Philip Howard Centre. Photo shows a baby's hand holding an adult's finger.

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

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

St Philip Howard Mass at Arundel Cathedral, Sunday 19 October, 3pm.

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!

Marriage Anniversaries Mass. Photo shows an older couple embracing and smiling.

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

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

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

Bishop Richard inaugurates new Parish of Brighton & Hove. Photograph shows Bishop Richard vested in red, at the altar below the richly painting east wall of St John the Baptist Church, East Brighton. He is surrounded by altar servers, with a deacon, and from behind them we can see the pews of the church filled with parishioners.

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

Festival of Hope, celebrating the Jubilee Year of Hope and the 60th anniversary of the Diocese. Saturday 20 September, 10.30am-4.30pm, South of England Showground, Ardingly. Image shows Cafod's jubilee icon, with a background of sky and streamers.

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.

Join our team

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

Mass for altar servers, at Arundel Cathedral Saturday 27 September, 12 noon. Image shows 7 servers preparing to leave the sacristy at Arundel Cathedral, vested for Mass, and carrying a cross, or candles, or thurible and boat.

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

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

Day of Reflection for Ministers of the Eucharist, Sat 1 Nov, 11am-4pm. Weybridge KT13 8JD. Image shows the edge of a ciborium containing Sacred Hosts and an open book that says "This is my Body, which is given for you."

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

Building the Domestic Church. Bringing Jesus into the heart of family life. Sat 4 Oct, 10am-3pm, The St Philip Howard Centre. Photo shows a baby's hand holding an adult's finger.

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

Festival of Hope, celebrating the Jubilee Year of Hope and the 60th anniversary of the Diocese. Saturday 20 September, 10.30am-4.30pm, South of England Showground, Ardingly. Image shows Cafod's jubilee icon, with a background of sky and streamers.

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

Join our team

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

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. 1 September. Image shows four pairs of hands all cradling a green seedling.

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

Festival of Hope, celebrating the Jubilee Year of Hope and the 60th anniversary of the Diocese. Saturday 20 September, 10.30am-4.30pm, South of England Showground, Ardingly. Image shows Cafod's jubilee icon, with a background of sky and streamers.

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

18 Arundel & Brighton Young Adults join Rome Youth Jubilee Celebrations. Photo shows six young adults posing happily in front of the Trevi Fountain.

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

Join our team

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

This week, Mike Carver, who retired last year after 30 years as our diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage Organist, was presented with a papal award recognising his service, playing sacred music and inspiring others to serve the Lord as ministers of music.

Read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/mike-carver

Join our team

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

2025 Ecumenical Walking Pilgrimage passes halfway point | News The 30 pilgrims are currently in West Sussex, walking from the Surrey Hills through Sussex by the Sea, to Eastbourne.

abdiocese.org.uk/news/2025-ewp

Around 30 pilgrims in walking clothes, with poles and rucksacks are gathered outside an ancient country church, ready to set off on the day's walk. They all look very happy and energetic!

The diocesan Ecumenical Walking Pilgrimage has passed the halfway point in its 2025 Surrey Hills and Sussex by the Sea pilgrimage, spending last night near Chichester, and praying together at St Andrew's Anglican Church, Tangmere, this morning.

More here: abdiocese.org.uk/news/2025-ewp

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Image shows an icon of Mary's falling asleep, with Christ in glory at her side, disciples gathered around, and her depiction as Queen of Heaven above.

On this feast of the Assumption, we pray for Mary's intercession. We ask that our hearts may be humbled so that we may respond to all things with truth and with grace.