Christ the King Parish

02/09/2026

Today is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.

In his message to mark the day, Pope Leo highlights the connection between armed conflict and environmental degradation. Such degradation constitutes both a serious violation of our duty to care for creation, as well as a long-term threat to the lives of hundreds of millions of people.

Click here to read more: abdiocese.org.uk/news/care-for-creation-26

02/09/2026

“Our time is precious... And perhaps our time is most to be treasured when it is running out toward the natural end of our lives." Bishop Marcus Stock

14/08/2026

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin

14/08/2026

Today, we celebrate the Feast of St Maximilian Kolbe, who reminds us that true discipleship is rooted in self-giving love. His willingness to endure suffering sprang from complete trust in Christ and a desire to serve others. We may never face such sacrifice, but we are called each day to offer compassion and generosity to those in need. By putting others before ourselves, we become witnesses to the Gospel and bearers of God's hope.

01/08/2026

This week's E-Bulletin features an update on October's Mass of Welcome at Worth Abbey, the launch of the Diocese's new WhatsApp channel, and highlights from Refugee Tales' summer walk programme - which included events at Arundel Cathedral and Our Lady of Sorrows, Bognor.

https://mailchi.mp/abdiocese/this-weeks-newsletter-is-out-now-4764058

22/07/2026

Fr Stephen Wang will be installed as the sixth Bishop of Arundel & Brighton on Monday 19 October at 12 noon. The Mass of Episcopal Ordination, which takes place on the Feast of St Philip Howard, will include a congregation of invited representatives from across our community of faith and will be livestreamed from Arundel Cathedral.

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV appointed Fr Stephen as the Bishop of Arundel & Brighton on Thursday 2 July. Speaking shortly after the announcement, Fr Stephen said: “I feel a mixture of gratitude and trepidation; an excitement and curiosity about all that lies ahead; and above all, a sense of peace. I’m grateful to Pope Leo for calling me and putting his trust in me and to Archbishop Moth for all his care for the Diocese over these years... I am overjoyed at the thought of coming to Arundel & Brighton, getting to know the people and working together to build God’s Kingdom.”

Bishop Stephen will celebrate a special Mass of Welcome for people across our Diocese at Worth Abbey near Crawley on Saturday 24 October at 11.30am. Further details will be announced in due course.

17/07/2026

This week's E-Bulletin is out now: click on the link to discover news and events from across our family of faith, including on Pope Leo's appeals for global peace, an update on the issue of assisted su***de and how we can contact MPs to oppose it; the latest from the Lourdes Pilgrimage, and news of service and Catholic Social Teaching awards achieved by young people in our Diocese - mailchi.mp/abdiocese/this-weeks-newsletter-is-out-now-4764029.

10/07/2026

People across our parishes and schools have welcomed the news of Fr Stephen Wang's appointment as the new Bishop of our Diocese, with Fr Stephen, Bishop-elect, sharing his thoughts on the exciting journey ahead. Click here to discover the latest news and events from across our Diocese and find out more: mailchi.mp/abdiocese/this-weeks-newsletter-is-out-now-4764012

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has today appointed Fr Stephen Wang as the new Bishop of Arundel & Brighton Diocese. On hearing of his appointment, Bishop-elect Stephen, said:

“This appointment has come as a huge surprise. I feel a mixture of gratitude and trepidation; an excitement and curiosity about all that lies ahead; and above all, a sense of peace. I’m grateful to Pope Leo for calling me and putting his trust in me, and to Archbishop Moth for all his care for the Diocese over these years. I’m sad to be leaving the Venerable English College, and the Diocese of Westminster. But I am overjoyed at the thought of coming to Arundel & Brighton, getting to know the people, and working together to build God’s Kingdom.”

Click here to find out more: www.abdiocese.org.uk/news/fr-stephen-wang