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November 20, 2023

Cambridge clergy gather for annual Mass and meeting

Nearly 20 clergy from the Cambridge deanery, led by Dean John Minh, convened at St Joseph’s Church, St Neots, for a significant annual Mass and Deanery […]
November 19, 2023

East Timorese Cardinal visits Peterborough, Cambridge

His Eminence Cardinal Virgilio do Carmo of East Timor recently visited Catholic communities in Peterborough and Cambridge. Canon John Minh reports. East Timor is a young […]
November 15, 2023

Radio Maria celebrates 4th anniversary in the UK

Radio Maria England marked its 4th anniversary with a special celebration in Cambridge, featuring Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary prayer, Holy Mass, and a festive reception. Helena Judd […]
November 14, 2023

Cambridge nuns take vows, led by Bishop Peter Collins

Sr Maryjohn Kamps renewed her temporary vows, and Sr Mary Gonçalves F.D.C. made her final vows at OLEM, Cambridge, in a Sacred Liturgy led by Bishop […]
November 11, 2023

Fr Alan advocates Columbarium use on All Souls Day

On All Souls Day, Dean of St John’s Cathedral in Norwich, Fr Alan Hodgson, emphasised the sanctity of post-cremation rites, advocating for the columbarium’s use over […]
November 10, 2023

‘Rise Up’ in Norwich to celebrate World Youth Sunday

St John’s Cathedral in Norwich is set to host the “Rise Up” event, aimed at empowering young individuals and youth leaders through live music, talks, and […]
November 9, 2023

Caritas East Anglia holds inaugural festival, Cambridge

Caritas in East Anglia celebrated its inaugural deanery festival in Cambridge, with Bishop Peter leading Mass and highlighting the pivotal role of Catholic volunteers. Jane Crone […]
November 4, 2023

Norfolk pilgrims embark on pilgrimage to Lourdes

Thirteen Norfolk pilgrims, led by Father Erico Falcao, embarked on a spiritually enriching week to Lourdes, France, filled with processions, masses, and local discoveries. Godfrey Dennis […]
November 2, 2023

Bishop blesses Felixstowe church’s new windows

In a significant moment for St Felix Church, Felixstowe, Bishop Peter Collins blessed eight newly installed nave windows during a celebrated Mass, marking his inaugural parish […]
November 1, 2023

Peterborough talk on 1066 challenges traditional views

In a lecture at Saint Peter’s & All Souls Church, Peterborough, historian Oliver Wessex challenged traditional views on the 1066 succession crisis, arguing St Edward the […]
October 30, 2023

Ipswich quiz night stumps parishioners with flags

Two dozen parishioners at St Pancras in Ipswich came together for an inaugural pub-style quiz night, covering topics from history to sports, but were left puzzled […]
October 27, 2023

Caritas East Anglia launches social outreach festival

Caritas in East Anglia is set to host its inaugural festival celebrating Catholic social outreach on November 4 at St Laurence’s Church in Cambridge. The event […]
October 26, 2023

Ipswich parishioner volunteers for Stella Maris

Ipswich resident Tisha Morelos has joined Catholic maritime charity Stella Maris as a volunteer, offering critical pastoral and practical support to seafarers docking at Felixstowe and […]
October 24, 2023

Second Cantonese child’s baptism in Sawston parish

Over 70 individuals, predominantly Hong Kong Catholics, gathered at Our Lady of Lourdes in Sawston for a special Mass in Cantonese, marking the baptism of Claire, […]
October 19, 2023

East Anglia church to host Cardinal from East Timor

St Peter and All Souls Church in Peterborough will host a special Mass to welcome His Eminence Cardinal Virgilio do Carmo of East Timor (Timor-Leste), marking […]