Latest News

Please send news articles and pictures for the diocesan newspaper and website to editor Charlie Bohan-Hurst at communications@rcdea.org.uk

February 5, 2024

East Anglia celebrates 28th annual ‘Day of Religious Life’

Over 50 religious members gathered at St John the Baptist Cathedral to mark the 28th annual ‘Day of the Religious Life’, observing the Presentation of the […]
February 5, 2024

Norfolk boy battles Leukaemia as doctors are astounded

A Norfolk Catholic family have spoken of the vital role of prayer and community support as, with amazing medical support, they nurse their four-year-old son through […]
February 5, 2024

Papal blessing for ministry of East Anglian priest, aged 96

A 96-year-old East Anglian priest marked an incredible 70 years of ministry on January 24 with a Papal Blessing and Mass. Fr Jeffrey Downie reports. Despite […]
January 31, 2024

Great Barton care home awarded ‘Outstanding’ again

The community at Montana Residential Home in Great Barton celebrates, as the CQC awards it an ‘outstanding’ rating for the second time. The community at Montana […]
January 27, 2024

Kesgrave church bell rings again after years of silence

After years of silence, Kesgrave’s Church of the Holy Family and St Michael’s bell rings again, revealing a mysterious maritime past and a legacy intertwined with […]
January 24, 2024

Pilgrimage initiative links Cathedrals with Shrines

The ‘Hearts in Search of God’ project introduces walking pilgrimages across England and Wales, connecting cathedrals and shrines, inspired by Pope Francis’ teachings. In an era […]
January 9, 2024

Seminarians gather with Bishop for Christmas event

In Poringland, seminarians and Bishop Peter Collins celebrated a special Christmas event, highlighting the unity and spiritual journey of East Anglia’s future priests. On December 22, […]
January 8, 2024

Hunstanton church invests £27K in solar panels

In an eco-conscious move, Hunstanton’s Our Lady of Perpetual Succour & St Edmund church invests £27,000 in solar panels, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and long-term […]
January 5, 2024

St John’s to host ‘Holy Land’ exhibition amidst crisis

Holy Land exhibition at St John’s Cathedral will highlight the needs of the different people affected by the current war in the region and how visitors […]
December 11, 2023

Ipswich St Mark’s unveils new Divine Mercy painting

St Mark’s Catholic Church in Ipswich celebrates Advent with a new Divine Mercy painting, commissioned by Fr Luke Goymour and crafted by his brother, artist Ben […]
December 4, 2023

Deputy and Assistant Heads meet for annual conference

Deputy and Assistant Heads from across the diocese gathered in Poringland for an annual conference focused on Catholic Social Teaching, featuring insights from Bishop Peter and […]
November 30, 2023

Walsingham Shrine seeks part-time Shop Assistant

The Catholic National Shrine & Basilica of Our Lady in Walsingham seeks a part-time shop assistant to enhance visitors’ pilgrimage experience. Shrine Shop Assistant (part-time position) […]
November 29, 2023

Youth embrace Latin Mass at vibrant OLEM event

Paul Henriksen, East Anglia Diocesan Representative, lauds the inclusive and vibrant nature of contemporary Latin Mass, attracting diverse ages and notably inspiring young altar servers. “At […]
November 27, 2023

St Mary’s Thetford hosts successful fayre, raises £1440

St Mary’s, Thetford, celebrates community spirit with a festive Christmas fayre, raising an impressive £1,440 amid the cost of living crisis. Paul Gilbert reports. On Saturday […]
November 24, 2023

Chaplain brings Christmas joy to seafarers in Felixstowe

In a heartwarming act of kindness, Stella Maris chaplain Julian Wong delivered a Christmas tree to seafarers on a ship in Felixstowe, uplifting their spirits during […]