New here?
New to the area or lived around here for ages, either way you are welcome!
Please do explore this site, it lists almost everything going on in the parish.
You'll find a warm welcome at all of the discipleship groups and outreach activities so please be bold and get involved!
Please do explore this site, it lists almost everything going on in the parish.
You'll find a warm welcome at all of the discipleship groups and outreach activities so please be bold and get involved!
This week's news
Each week, across Bognor, Surrey and Sussex, there's lots going on from opportunities to meet mid week with others to pray and discuss the scriptures, to retreats, to times to put our faith into action through various Outreach ministries.
You are invited and welcome to all of these. The weekly newsletter is the place to keep up to date.
You are invited and welcome to all of these. The weekly newsletter is the place to keep up to date.
Invited
Season 3:
God with Us
Our diocesan mission continues during Advent. Take part at St Anthony’s church after Tuesday morning mass or at a Bognor house group starting from Wednesday 29th November at 7pm. Each video will be followed by a group reflection and discussion.
Alternatively, you can view the video at home in your own time and join the Diocesan conversation over zoom on Thursdays at 7.30pm
Alternatively, you can view the video at home in your own time and join the Diocesan conversation over zoom on Thursdays at 7.30pm
Give the gift of Christmas to a child with a parent in prison
At the doors of all three churches you’ll find Christmas tags noting a child’s name, age, gender who has a parent/sibling in prison. Please take one and buy a gift card or a physical gift worth £15.
Deliver your gift by Sunday 17th December to the collection points in OLOS, St Anthony’s, St Richards’s churches, or the Parish Centre.
These gifts will be gifted to children at their Christmas visit when seeing Dad or their brother at HMP's Ford and Lewis.
Deliver your gift by Sunday 17th December to the collection points in OLOS, St Anthony’s, St Richards’s churches, or the Parish Centre.
These gifts will be gifted to children at their Christmas visit when seeing Dad or their brother at HMP's Ford and Lewis.
Life in the Spirit Course
Been through Alpha and want to learn more, or just want to explore deepening your relationship with the Holy Spirit?
You're invited to St. Anthony's church, Rose Green - for a series of 6 weekly sessions starting on Tuesday 24th October at 7.30pm.
There is no need to book, just turn up on any Tuesday between 24 Oct - 28 Nov, but if you have any questions please e-mail Mike via the button below.
You're invited to St. Anthony's church, Rose Green - for a series of 6 weekly sessions starting on Tuesday 24th October at 7.30pm.
There is no need to book, just turn up on any Tuesday between 24 Oct - 28 Nov, but if you have any questions please e-mail Mike via the button below.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
As Catholics we believe that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. Adoration is a time for anyone to come and spend some time in the presence of Jesus.
You are invited to St Richard's church, Slindon on Wednesdays between 9.30-10.30, St Anthony's church, Rose Green on Thursdays between 11.30 - 12.30, and Our Lady of Sorrows' church, Bognor on Fridays following the 10am Mass until 14.00.
You are invited to St Richard's church, Slindon on Wednesdays between 9.30-10.30, St Anthony's church, Rose Green on Thursdays between 11.30 - 12.30, and Our Lady of Sorrows' church, Bognor on Fridays following the 10am Mass until 14.00.
Latest news from the Catholic Church across Sussex and Surrey
Keep up to date with news from the Catholic community across Surrey and Sussex; almost 80 parishes and 90 schools.
Each week the weekly Diocese of Arundel & Brighton e-newsletter shares so much of what's going on, and you're invited to take part in all it contains!
Each week the weekly Diocese of Arundel & Brighton e-newsletter shares so much of what's going on, and you're invited to take part in all it contains!
Youth Café
In school years 7-13?
You are invited to Youth Café.
There's not enough space in this little box to tell you what goes on, so come and try it out and encounter Jesus through Friendship, Food, & Prayer.
Bring a friend and come along.
You are invited to Youth Café.
There's not enough space in this little box to tell you what goes on, so come and try it out and encounter Jesus through Friendship, Food, & Prayer.
Bring a friend and come along.
A ministry update on the mission of the parishes in our deanery. |
The latest update on our collective work as the Catholic church in Surrey and Sussex on fighting modern slavery. |
We all have days when things aren’t easy, but as a parish we are here for you - everyone's health and wellbeing matters.
Please do get in touch – we’re here to help: where we can, ourselves, maybe a chat, or with resources, or we can signpost you to other groups and organisations. |
GREETINGS FROM THE PARISH PRIEST

Peace be with you!
New to the area or lived around here for ages? Either way you are welcome!
Our vision is to be a parish where we follow Jesus, who are on fire with his love, share his love with each other and the world.
Many of us can relate to this vision, but we can always be more.
Through our parish I hope you can take your next step in following Jesus. Every week there are plenty of things going on to help you deepen in relationship with God, and to then put your faith into action.
This website lists everything that goes on in the parish, and you are invited to it all!
Fr Chris Bergin
If you need access to the sacraments or any support from the parish, please do not hesitate to contact me via 01243 823619.
New to the area or lived around here for ages? Either way you are welcome!
Our vision is to be a parish where we follow Jesus, who are on fire with his love, share his love with each other and the world.
Many of us can relate to this vision, but we can always be more.
Through our parish I hope you can take your next step in following Jesus. Every week there are plenty of things going on to help you deepen in relationship with God, and to then put your faith into action.
This website lists everything that goes on in the parish, and you are invited to it all!
Fr Chris Bergin
If you need access to the sacraments or any support from the parish, please do not hesitate to contact me via 01243 823619.