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.
Explore life, faith and meaning
Everyone should have the opportunity to ask life’s big questions.
What is my purpose? What happens when I die? Why is there suffering?
When: Every Wednesday from 23rd April from 7pm
Where: Parish Centre at the back of the church of Our Lady of Sorrows
Together we’ll ask life's big questions over a meal.
What is my purpose? What happens when I die? Why is there suffering?
When: Every Wednesday from 23rd April from 7pm
Where: Parish Centre at the back of the church of Our Lady of Sorrows
Together we’ll ask life's big questions over a meal.
Confirmation 2025
At Baptism, we begin a life-long journey and a way of life. At Confirmation, the graces received in Baptism are sealed with the reception of the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
All Young adults are invited to ‘come and see’ where things might lead - the end is not compulsory or guaranteed.
If you want to discern with others if receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation is what God is calling you to, then please get in touch.
All Young adults are invited to ‘come and see’ where things might lead - the end is not compulsory or guaranteed.
If you want to discern with others if receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation is what God is calling you to, then please get in touch.
Lent 2025
Stations of the Cross
Our Lady of Sorrows: Fridays after 11am Mass
St Anthony’s: Tuesdays beginning 11th March at 6.30pm
St Richard’s: Wednesdays beginning 12th March at 11.30am
Introduction to Christian Meditation
6 week introduction from 12th March, each session lasting about 45 minutes, from 7.30pm, at 6 Victoria Drive (Friends Meeting House).
Lenten Retreat Day - 26th March at Sussex Heritage Centre, Arundel. From 10am to 4pm. Visit www.sussexheritage.co.uk to book.
Our Lady of Sorrows: Fridays after 11am Mass
St Anthony’s: Tuesdays beginning 11th March at 6.30pm
St Richard’s: Wednesdays beginning 12th March at 11.30am
Introduction to Christian Meditation
6 week introduction from 12th March, each session lasting about 45 minutes, from 7.30pm, at 6 Victoria Drive (Friends Meeting House).
Lenten Retreat Day - 26th March at Sussex Heritage Centre, Arundel. From 10am to 4pm. Visit www.sussexheritage.co.uk to book.
Pentecost Picnic
To celebrate the birthday of the Church, you and your family are invited to an open air Mass in St Mary's school field, followed by a bring and share picnic and fun fair on Sunday 8th June at 11am.
Please do come along with family and friends, this is a brilliant opportunity to share your faith at a lively and fun church event.
Please do come along with family and friends, this is a brilliant opportunity to share your faith at a lively and fun church event.
Latest Deanery
Newsletter
From September 2024 the Catholic communities of Arundel, to Chichester, and us here in Bognor have been merged to be considered one parish.
This edition gives us an update on what's going on across our new moderated parish and news about its leadership.
This edition gives us an update on what's going on across our new moderated parish and news about its leadership.
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.
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 David Benedict Osborne
If you need access to the sacraments or any support from the parish, please do not hesitate to contact me via 01243 823619.