On this page are listed the Catholic societies and organisations operating with the diocese and not otherwise listed on the website. If the society you are looking for is not listed on this page, try using the search facility above. If you still cannot find the organisation you are looking for, or if you know any information here to be inaccurate then please contact us. We would be particularly interested to know of any email contacts or home pages.
Archconfraternity of St. Stephen for Altar Servers
The Ascent Movement
Association of Blind Catholics
Association of Catholic Trade Unionists
Association of Catholic Women
Association of Priests and Laity of St. Therese of the Child Jesus
The Lay Community of St Benedict
Catenian Association
Catholic Association of Young Adults (C.A.Y.A.)
Catholic Bible School
Catholic Family History Society
Catholic Guide Guild
Catholic Missionary Education Centre
Catholic Nurses Guild
Catholic Police Guild
Catholic Scout Guild
Catholic Social Workers' Guild
Catholic Teachers' Association
Christian Life Communities
Dominican Laity
Dominican Secular Institute
Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary
English Catholic History Association
Friends of the Holy Father
The Grail
Guild of the Blessed Sacrament
Guild of St. Agatha (Catholic Association of Bellringers)
Hand in Hand
HCPT
Knights of St. Columba
Legion of Mary
Movement of Christian Workers
National Committee for Catholic Charismatic Renewal
National Missionary Council
Newman Association
Our Lady's Catechists
Pontifical Missionary Society
Priests' Eucharistic League
St. Barnabas Society
Secular Franciscan Order
Servite Secular Institute
SHALOM
Society of Catholic Artists
Society of St. Gregory
Survive-Miva
Third Order (Secular) of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Volunteer Missionary Movement
Union of Catholic Mothers
Walking Pilgrimage
Archconfraternity of St. Stephen for Altar Servers
Ohject: (1) The sanctification of the Altar Server by teaching him (a) that to serve is a greater privilege. (b) the meaning and purpose of the ceremonies in which he takes part: and (c) the rubrics of the ceremonies of Holy Church in which he takes part. (2) The practical assistance of the priest in regard to the services of the Church. Branches of the Confraternity exists in many parts of the Diocese. Diocesan Director Rev. David Parmitter.
The Ascent Movement ( La Vie Montante)
To help Catholics in their middle & later years in their spiritual growth,to encourage them to take up their responsibilities as members of the Church through SPIRITUALITY, FRIENDSHIP, MISSION, All christians welcome.
Bishop Howard Tripp is our Episcopal Advisor.
Contact: Mrs Maeve Welsby (Regional Secretary)
94 Colesmead Road Redhill SURREY RH1 2EQ
Tel 01737762148
Association of Blind Catholics
The Association of Blind Catholics aims at helping blind and partially sighted Catholics and other Christians to take a fuller part in the life of the Church. We have a lending library of recorded books of Catholic interest. We also send out a monthly talking Catholic Newspaper to our members, and arrange one Retreat every year. Chairman: David Tinkler; Hon Secretary: Paul Questier, 58 Oakwood Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7BU, telephone 01293 772104.
Association of Catholic Trade Unionists
Secretary: Mrs. A. Hickman. 75 Carlton Road. Redhill. Surrey.
Association of Catholic Women
Under the patronage of Our Lady. the ACW unites supporters from all parts of the country who find happiness and fulfilment in giving glad assent to the Church's teachings. Chairman: Mrs. Josephine Robinson. Secretary: Mrs. Ruth Real. 22 Surbiton Hill Park. Surbiton. Surrey KT5 8ET. Tel: 0181 399 1459.
Association of Priests and Laity of St. Therese of the Child Jesus
Founded by Monsignor Vernon Johnson in 1939 to spreald the teaching of St. Thérèse by the publication twice a year in the review "SICUT PARVULI". Editor: Monsignor Canon Terence Stonehill K.H.S. Secretary: Mrs. Marjorie Davis. 68 Northdown Park Road. Cliftonville Margate. Kent CT9 3PT.
The Association has an annual retreat-pilgrimage to LISIEUX every year in August. There is a monthly Day of Recollection for priests at St. Vincent's Convent. Carlisle Place. London on the first Monday of each month from October to June.
Catenian Association
The Association is a group of Catholic business and professional Men. They meet socially at least once a Month for the free exchange of views and to help and encourage one another and their families in their religious. social and business lives. The members are particularly concerned with the care of widows and children of deceased members, assistance in advising and seeking employment for membersand their families and in all forms of benevolence to members in dificulty or need.
The Association is non-political. It is over 11000 strong and has over 300 circles in Great Britain and overseas.
For information write to:
Sussex Residents
Martin Klust
Provincial Secretary Province 18.
23 Neville Road Peacehaven,
E. Sussex BN10 8PE
Tel (01273) 584204
Fax (01273) 583294
Hampshire Residents
Ken Eastham,
14,Cedarmount,Lyndhurst
SO434 7ED
Tel (023) 80283418
Surrey Residents
Terry McCarthy,
High Pines, Bishops Walk,
Croydon CR0 5BA
Tel: (020) 86560170
Catholic Association of Young Adults (C.A.Y.A.)
Registered Charity No. 326457. "A national group who, each year, choose an issue for study, reflection and development through a national one day rally, a residential workshop and a discussion pack. These events are open to all catholics aged between 16-30. C.A.Y.A. aims to promote a Christian viewpoint among young catholics, and are an organisation which is about young people, for young people and run by young people. Anyone interested should contact: The chairperson c/o, 39 Fitzjohn Avenue, London NW3 5JT
Catholic Bible School
Directors: Geoff and Gina Poulter, Nutbourne House. Farm Lane. Nutbourne. Chichester. West Sussex POI8 8SD (Tel: 01243 371766). An educational charitable trust (Renata Trust) to provide opportunities to all who are interested to become more lamiliar with the Scriptures and to experience the power of the Living Word. The school also aims to equip carers with counselling skills for pastoral use in the Community. Further information and current prospectus from the Secretary at the above address.
Visit the Catholic Bible School Web Pages
Catholic Family History Society
To encourage Catholics and those who have Catholic ancestry in England and Wales to research their family history. Secretary: Mrs. Barbara Murray, 2 Winscombe Crescent, London W5 1AZ.
Catholic Guide Guild
For the co-ordination of Catholic activities among Catholic Companies and Packs. Chairman: Miss M. Edenborough, Wood End, Forest Road, Effingham, Surrey KT24 5DH.
Catholic Missionary Education Centre
Resource centre providing information on the work of the Church in overseas countries in the form of visual aids and leaflets. Secretary: Rev. J. Brankin, CAMEC, Holcombe House, The Ridgeway, London NW7 4HY. Tel: 0181-906 1642.
Catholic Nurses Guild
Aims: All Catholic nurses, men and women (active or retired) are most welcome to join the Guild. It exists to promote and encourage the spiritual wellbeing and unity of those within the profession. Enquiries to The National Secretary. Mrs N.F. McCarthy, 91 Beverstone Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey CR7 7LX tel. 020 8689 1422.
Catholic Police Guild
Membership of the Guild is open to all Catholic, serving and retired police men and women, Special Constables and Cadets. There is a Guild Branch which meets regularly in Epsom and one in Brighton. For further details please contact Mr. John Goulding, 8 Pembury Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3RZ. Tel: (01444) 454574 or the Membership Secretary C.P.G. PO. Box 42 Francis London, SWIP 1DE. Chaplain: Rev. Canon Seamus Hester.
Website: cpg.mainpage.net
Catholic Scout Guild
Object: To foster and encourage Catholic Scouting within the Diocese and to act as liaison between the Scout Groups and the Catholic Scout Advisory Council for England and Wales.
Catholic Social Workers' Guild
Provides a forum for discussion of ethical and professional issues encountered in social work practice in the light of Catholic teaching. Chaplain: Rev. Theodor Davey, Heythrop College, London. Secretary: Nano McCaughan, 12 Barr Beacon, Canonbie Road, London SE23 3AH. Tel: 0181 699 8438.
Catholic Teachers' Association
Sussex Catholic Teachers' Association. Aims to unite all grades of Catholic Teachers for the welfare of Catholic education.
Christian Life Communities
Consists of small groups of people who meet regularly to help each other deepen their life of prayer. CLC's special characteristic is the spirituality of St Ignatius of Loyola, helping to integrate prayer and action in their daily lives. Diocesan Representative: Jackie Gill, 45 Firswood Avenue, Ewell, Epsom. Surrey. Tel: (0181) 393 2764.
Dominican Laity
(Formerly Third Order of St. Dominic). Information about groups may be obtained from: Dr. I. M. and Dr. M. Parker, 29 Cowley Drive, Woodingdean, Brighton Sussex BN2 6WB. Tel: (01273) 300187.
Dominican Secular Institute
A life consecrated to God:through vow, offering fellowship and mutual support, helping to develop our apostolate and service to others. Moderator: Miss Ann Hamilton, 19 Lion Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7LB.
Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary
To promote ecumenical devotion and the study, at various levels, of the place of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Church, under Christ. Brighton Branch Secretary: Miss Jeanette Seagar, 30a Gordon Road, Brighton, East sussex BN1 6PD. Tel: 01273 566341. East Sussex Branch Secretary: Rev Derek Moltershead, 2 Spencer Raod, Eastbourne, E. Sussex, BN21 4BA. Tel: 01323 722317 West Sussex Branch Secretary: Sr. Christian Relly, Villa Maria Servite Covent, Campbell Road, Bognor Regis, W. Sussex PO21 1NW. Tel: 01243 823721
English Catholic History Association
For details see the website www.echa.org.uk
Friends of the Holy Father
A registered Charity to promote knowledge of the Pope's teaching and to support a fund to assist in defraying the expenses of the Pope in furthering his Apostolic Ministry. Chairman: Mr. Colin Edwards. Honorary Secretary: Dr. Michael Straiton, Upperfold, 2 Umbria Street, Roehampton, London SW15.
The Grail
Women and men become part of the Grail not so much for what it enables them to do as for what it helps them to become: critically constructive citizens of church and society. The Grail reflects the essentials of Christian belief in a relevant and creative manner, striving for a deep sense of prayer. It draws people into the quest for meaning in life and stresses the worth and dignity of individuals through the very ordinariness of daily living.
It embraces a number of models of community: Family Network, Associates, Partners (husbands and wives), Companions and Community Members. The two last make up the Grail Secular Institute. All these groupings except one live and work all over the British Isles. One grouping of women and men who wish to share temporally in the life and work of the community mostly while seeking a new way forward in their own lives. The Grail inspires and challenges its members to involve themselves wherever they see needs and according to their skills and situations. In this way they pass on the vision, values and support they experience through being in the Grail.
The Grail Centre, in Pinner, Middlesex, as well as being home to the community members and second home to all other Grail people, is run as a small conference/retreat centre.
Family Network Representative:
Mr. & Mrs. P Koe,
Gateforth, 220 Harley Shute Road,
St. Leonards-on-Sea, West Sussex.
Tel: 01424 423693.
Grail Headquarters:
President: Mr. Alan Norris, M.Phil,
The Grail Centre,
125 Waxwell Lane, Pinner, Middlesex HA5 3ER.
Tel: 020 8866 2195/0505. Fax: 020 8866 1408.
Guild of the Blessed Sacrament
Object: To encourage devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. Seaford
Guild of St. Agatha (Catholic Association of Bellringers)
Established to promote a good standard of service among Catholics who ring Church bells; and also to provide an advisory service for Priests and to administer bequests and grants. Guild OfJice: 1 Albert Road, Bournemouth, Dorset. Secretary Louise Gallini, Orchard Lea, Dormansland, Surrey. Tel: Lingfield (01342) 833539.
Website: www.GuildOfStAgatha.org.uk
Hand in Hand
We are an integrated group of adults with and without learning disabilities in the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton . We come together to PRAY EXPLORE And DEEPEN OUR FAITH We express and share this faith with others and lead people in prayer, especially using ways beyond words such as MIME SYMBOL MOVEMENT
Visit our Website: home.freeuk.net/handinhand
Handicaped Pilgrimage Pilgrimage Trust (HCPT)
National Website: www.hcpt.org.uk
Group 71 website (based in Brighton & Hove) www.hcpt71.co.uk
Group 154 (based in Crawley) - contact hcpt.154@ntlworld.com
Knights of St. Columba
A fraternal organisation whose members give entire loyalty to the Apostolic See, to the Hierarchies and to the clergy in all things appertaining to the Catholic Faith, who participate in the work of the Lay Apostolate and assist in all matters concerning the progress of the Catholic Church. The Order promotes the moral, intellectual and material welfare of its members and of the Catholic community generally and encourages all in the practice of the Catholic Religion. The Order makes such provision as may be possible for the widows. orphans and other dependants of its members, promotes the interests of Catholic youth and co operates with other Catholic organisations in the furtherance of Catholic activities. The Knights of St. Columba is part of the International Alliance of Catholic Knights in which there are approximately three million Knights throughout the World; the International Alliance has been recognised by the Vatican as an International Catholic Association of the Catholic Faithful and as such is a member of the International Council of Catholic Men.
Province 34 (Sussex) covers the areas of Cathedral, Brighton, Crawley, Eastbourne, Lewes, St. Leonards-on-Sea and Worthing Deaneries:-
Provincial Grand Knight:
Bob Waters - Phone 01323 847014
Province 35 (Surrey) covers the areas of Epsom, Guildford, Redhill, Weybridge and Woking Deaneries:
Provincial Grand Knight:
Ralph Smallwood, 43 Malden Hill, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4DS. Tel 020 8942 7034
Provincial Secretary:
Melvyn Sequeira 102 Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey CRO 7EQ. Tel: 020 8654 8654.
Provincial Youth Officer:
Colin Swan, 165b Merton Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 1EE. Tel. 020 8241 7497
Provincial Chancelor
Jim Thompson, 30 Fairfield Drive, Frimley, Surrey GU16 8RL, Tel 01276 506746
jim.thompson@dcsl.com
Provincial Chaplain:
Rev. F Carter (Deacon) 331 Cannon Hill Lane, London SW20 9HQ Tel: 020 8540 6234
Legion of Mary
For the sanctification of its members, men and women, by prayer and active apostolic work. President of West Sussex Curia: Richard France, 7 Priory Park, Chichester, West Sussex, P019 INS. Tel: Chichester (O1243) 783351.
Movement of Christian Workers
National Headquarters, St. Joseph's, Watford Way, London NW4 4TY. Tel: 0181-203-6290. Fax: 0181-203-6291.
National Committee for Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Visit their Home Page
Diocesan Contact John Edwards, email: J.A.Edwards@btinternet.com
National Missionary Council
The national forum of the missionary societies and other agencies working for the Church in overseas countries. Secretary: Rev. J. Brankin, Mission Secretariat, Holcombe House, The Ridgeway, London NW7 4HY. Tel: 0181-906 1642.
Newman Association
Object: An association for all Catholics who wish to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of their faith and how to lead their Christian lives more fully
Our Lady's Catechists
www.ourladyscatechists.org
An Association of lay men and women who are qualified to give religious education to children who are unable to attend Catholic Schools. Also offers postal courses for training Catechists and for people to renew their faith; sends postal courses to children unable to attend parish classes and provides a course entitled "Service Through Religious Education - Roman Catholic" for Duke of Edinburgh Silver and Gold Awards. Diocesan Organiser: Mrs. A. P. O'Rorke, Denstone, Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 6SX. Tel: (01892) 782282.
Pontifical Missionary Societies
See website at www.missionsocieties.org.uk
Priests' Eucharistic League
An association of Priests committed to deepening an awareness of the Eucharistic Presence of Christ in our lives. Members commit themselves to an hour of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament at least once a week and by prayer and example to encourage and organise pastoral events relating to the Eucharist. Members receive a copy of a magazine 'Adoremus' twice a year the aim of which is to promote a deeper understanding of the Mystery of the Eucharist. Associate membership is open to Deacons and special ministers of the Eucharist.
Diocesan Director, Rev. Canon G. Coates.
The St. Barnabas Society
(Successor to The Converts' Aid Society). For the assistance of clergy and religious received into the Catholic Church. The Old Vicarage, Upper Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8AH. Tel: (01865) 513377. Diocesan Representative: Mr. Daniel Gibbons, 3 Court Close, Twickenham, Middlesex TW2 5JH. Tel: 020 8898 5859
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Rambling Club
Information about the Club's activities can be obtained from: Mr. M. E Hickman, 75 Carlton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RHI 2BZ. Tel: Redhi11(01737) 765231.
Secular Franciscan Order
An Order for the laity both male and female to follow our Blessed Lord in the way of St. Francis of Assisi. Fraternities in the Diocese at Brighton, Chilworth, Crawley, Littlehampton and Worthing. Information from: Regional Secretary (Southern): Mrs. P. McCulloch, 86 Lavinia Way, East Preston, BN16 1DD. Tel: (01903) 775344. email minister@sfo-chilworth.co.uk
Servite Secular Institute
An Institute for single women who live their life of consecration by vows of chastity, poverty and obedience in secular circumstances. 'Destined to serve the world, to be a leaven in the dough.' (Pope Paul VI 2nd February 1972). Diocesan Representative: Mrs. P McCulloch, 86 Lavinia Way, E. Preston, BN16 1DD. Tel 01903 775344. Chaplain: Rev Aidan Walsh (OFM Conv) Franciscan Friary, Watchbell Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7HB, Tel: 01797 222173 Fax 01797 223066
SHALOM
A lay community for men and women who come for a year or more for only a nominal salary to share in the work of caring for the aged and in the prayer life of the Benedictine Sisters of Grace and Compassion. Information from: Shalom Promoter, Holy Cross Priory, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 OTS. Tel: Heathfield (01435) 863808
Society of Catholic Artists
Regional Group. The S.C.A. encourages high standards in church art. We are prepared to execute any decorative or sacred work, and we bring together Catholic Artists and interested laymen in spiritual fellowship and collaboration. The Regional Group, which enjoys participation in national and international exhibitions and conferences, meets monthly for a varied programme of events, discussion and support. Enquiries welcome to: the Hon. Sec. Mr. Patrick Pike, 46 Waterlow Road, Highgate, London N19, 5NH or to the Regional Secretary: Mr John Armstrong, 23, St Leonard's Road, Hove, E.Sussex, BN3 4PQ. Tel: 01273 881304
Society of St. Gregory
The national Society which works to assist priests and people to celebrate the Liturgy worthily. It encourages study and active participation by organising summer Schools, study days and conferences for all concerned with music and worship. A magazine, Music and Liturgy is published regularly, meetings are arranged for composers and writers, and advice is available on the care and installation of organs.
Chairman: John Ainslie.
76 Great Bushey Dv, London, N20 8QL.
Telephone: (020) 8445 5724.
Internet Address: www.ssg.org.uk
A Catholic Charity which supplies transport for Missionaries working in areas of great need throughout the developing world. Registered with Charity Commission No. 268745. Director: Mr. T. W Hardy. Head Office: Survive-Miva, University Chaplaincy Building, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5TQ. Tel: 0151 708-7250. Fax: 0151-708 9253.
Third Order (Secular) of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Information about membership of this Order of Lay Carmelites which has Chapters at Guildford and Hove, may be obtained from: Guildford Chapter: Mrs. Pat Tomkins, 87 Horseshoe Lane East, Merrow, Guildford GUI 2TW. Hove Chapter: Mr. Denis Ford, Flat 1, 134 Crescent Drive North, Woodingdean, Brighten BN1 6SE
The Union of Catholic Mothers
open to all ladies: Catholic, non-Catholic,married, widowed,divorced or single. Aims and Objects; to uphold the sancity of marriage and try to secure a Catholic education for our children; to offer sympathy and practical help to those in need and to pray for vocations.
Diocesan President: Mrs.Rosemary Tierney,
2 Woodridge Close,Haywards Heath,West Sussex RH16 3EP.
Tel:01444 455409.
Diocesan Secretary:Mrs. Mary Hogan,
The Pines, Windermere Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex. RH16 3JX.
Tel: 01444 452746. E-Mail:brian@mhogan.plus.com.
Volunteer Missionary Movement
Founded in 1969 in response to the Second Vatican Council's call for full and active involvement of all the people of God in the Church's life and mission. VMM prepares and sends commited Christians to share their skills in health, teaching, technical or pastoral work in projects linked with the local churches in Africa for 2 years. Details from: VMM, Comboni House, London Road, Sunningdale, Berks. SL5 OJY. Tel: (01344) 875380.
