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July 11, 2023

Joyous day as two new East Anglia priests are ordained

Seminarians Dcn Mark Ashwood and Dcn Bienn Carlo Manuntag were ordained as priests on a joyous day at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich, […]
July 4, 2023

Bishop leads 700 in National Pilgrimage for the Sick

Around 700 Vincentians convened at Walsingham, Norfolk, for the National Pilgrimage for the Sick, led by Bishop Peter Collins, who highlighted the valuable services of SVP […]
June 30, 2023

Iraqi cardinal urges Christian unity in Walsingham visit

Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, Patriarch of the Chaldean Church, highlighted the urgent need for the solidarity of Western Christians towards Eastern Christians during a recent visit […]
June 28, 2023

Bishop leads requiem for Archbishop Peter Smith

Clergy and faithful gathered at Norwich’s Cathedral of St John the Baptist on Monday June 26, to remember and honour the life of Archbishop Peter Smith, […]
June 22, 2023

St George’s Norwich marks 25 years of CAFOD lunches

St George’s Norwich is celebrating 25 years of holding CAFOD lunches, while supporting farmers in their fight to keep their rights to their own seeds. Jane […]
June 17, 2023

Norfolk church organist marks 50 years of music

Nick Walmsley has just completed an impressive 50 years of service as the organist at St Helen’s, Hoveton and Our Lady and St Walstan, Costessey, using […]
June 16, 2023

St Edmund’s ignites passion for ancient prayer practice

St Edmund’s in Bury St Edmunds has hosted an engaging introductory workshop on Centering Prayer, leaving attendees inspired to incorporate this ancient form of prayer into […]
June 13, 2023

Papal Nuncio to Great Britain visits Walsingham Shrine

Celebrating his 15th Episcopal ordination anniversary, Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, the Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, made a special visit to the National Shrine and Basilica […]
June 8, 2023

Bishop leads memorable Confirmation in Costessey

Bishop Peter’s inaugural visit to Our Lady and St Walstan’s church in Costessey marked the memorable Confirmation Mass of seven young congregation members, accentuating the spirit […]
June 6, 2023

Woodbridge society honours nun with blue plaque

The Woodbridge Society recently honoured the legacy of Carmelite nun and renowned stained-glass artist, Sister Margaret Agnes Rope, with a blue plaque at her former Church […]
June 3, 2023

Bishop urges priests to guide and lead their people

Bishop Peter Collins led the annual priesthood celebration at the Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation, honouring priests marking significant service anniversaries, highlighting their crucial […]
June 3, 2023

Felixstowe church offers memorial windows chance

St Felix Church, a Grade II listed building, seeks sponsors for a £65,000 project to replace century-old nave windows, offering a unique opportunity for memorials through […]
June 1, 2023

Pentecost at St Edmund’s unites over 20 nationalities

Over 20 nationalities were represented in the Pentecost celebrations at St Edmund’s, Bury St Edmunds, which included a multi-cultural Mass and a shared meal. John Saunders […]