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  The strength to persevere, the courage to speak out, the faith to believe.' Sr Joan Chittister OSB    Welcome to this edition of my web newsletter October 2026 .   So this month our diocese celebrates the arrival of our new Bishop Stephen Wang. A new opportunity for both us and our Bishop to grow in faith together.  Let us look forward in hope and joy.   I am continuing to include items on Synodality, because it is not going to go away. If we spend time exploring what Synodality means I think we will all find something positive and helpful in it’s practice. It is after all Spirituality.   Enjoy.   Stephen Wang will be installed as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton on Monday 19 October at 12 noon.     _________________________________________________________________________________ What drives Women into Poverty? Please join Jenny Hayward-Jones as she chairs a ...

The strength to persevere, the courage to speak out, the faith to believe.' Sr Joan Chittister OSB    Welcome to this edition of my web newsletter September 2026 . We are all now aware that we have a new Bishop joining us in October. Bishop Elect Stephen Wang, now leaving his appointment as the rector of the English Venerable College in Rome, has  publicly shared his feelings: showing enthusiasm and care for his flock in Surrey and Sussex. We are very fortunate to have him as our Bishop and I know we are all looking forward to seeing him around the Diocese.   Stephen Wang will be installed as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton on Monday 19 October at 12 noon.   https://youtu.be/g2GaWOtTI7g?si=LiFeEE4lYwA5dk36   I must put in a word for SYNODALITY . For the next few months into the spring of 2027 we are in the RECOLLECTING Stage of the Synodal Process. Synodality cannot be ignored any longer. Do see some resources below...