Diocesan Festival 23 June 2013

A date for your diaries! Bishop Kieran invites you to this first Diocesan Festival, linked to the Jubilee preparations. This event incorporates the diocesan Fiesta and the Mass of Thanksgiving for New Catholics as a special welcome for those adults who have recently been received into the Church through the RCIA process.

This day will provide opportunities to learn about and experience different forms of prayer and devotion. The day culminates with Mass celebrated by Bishop Kieran.

More details available here...

A&B Lourdes Pilgrimage Seeks to Appoint Director

Following the retirement of our Pilgrimage Co-ordinator, the Trustees of the Pilgrimage are looking to appoint a full-time Director. The successful applicant will co-ordinate the annual Pilgrimage, promote and communicate its work and vision and take a lead in its fundraising and development so that we are able to adapt to change. It is this combination of responsibilities which makes this new post an exciting and challenging opportunity.

Closing date: 7 June.

See the Lourdes website by following link on left of page. Click here for more information on the post.

Diocese Seeks Diocesan Social Action Adviser

The Diocese of Arundel & Brighton is looking to fill the above post. The job involves working as part of the Diocesan Pastoral Team to foster, encourage and support social action in the light of the Church’s Social Teaching.

For more information and more details on the post click here

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St. Cuthman’s Retreat Centre

Our diocesan retreat centre at Coolham, near Horsham, is open to individuals and groups of all denominations and of none. Simple Chapel, Morning and Evening Prayer, with Mass most days. Well stocked Library, silent and non-silent options - including for dining. 20 acres of beautiful grounds, plus a 5 acre lake with views to the South Downs.

Main house– 8 single and 8 twin rooms, all en-suite – minimum stay 2 nights. For individuals, couples and groups.

‘Quiet Days’ for individuals – spend a day in the House, Chapel and grounds.
Includes a two-course lunch and refreshments.

Group use – popular with parish, diocesan and other groups with a maximum 24 (if some rooms shared) – minimum stay 2 nights. For all denominations.

The Garden Rooms– for non-residential group meetings, ‘away days’, ‘INSET’ and workshops – max 18 people. Located in our orchard, with catering options, easy parking and disabled access.

St Cuthman’s ‘Reflection Days’and special events – led retreat days for individuals in our Garden Rooms.

Click here for the St Cuthman's Pages