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May 23, 2023

International flavour to Peterborough church festival

A hard working team representing the diverse St Luke’s, Peterborough, parish community of 14 nations from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America came together […]
May 22, 2023

Suffolk Sister speaks of earthquake-hit Syria work

A Suffolk Catholic Sister has spoken movingly of her work in war-torn and earthquake-hit Syria at St Mary’s in Ipswich. Jean Johnson reports. It was a […]
May 21, 2023

Knights and Dames to hold investiture in Norwich

The English Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem will be celebrating a Vigil Service and an Investiture Mass at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich in […]
May 20, 2023

Adam saves the day in St John’s Cathedral flood

A torrential thunderstorm flooded areas of St John’s Cathedral in Norwich last week (May 11), including irreplaceable archives and musical and liturgical equipment, but further damage […]
May 19, 2023

Walsingham Shrine plan to boost engagement

The National Catholic Shrine at Walsingham is undertaking a renewed programme of engagement across England and Wales. Speaking on behalf of the Walsingham Trust, Bishop Peter […]
May 18, 2023

Invitation to join children’s pilgrimage to Walsingham

The Diocese of East Anglia Children’s Pilgrimage to Walsingham promises to be a fun day out for all the family on Tuesday, May 30 – during […]
May 18, 2023

Tributes paid to popular, funny and bright student

Tributes have been paid to Salvador Modke “a popular, funny, bright young man” who was loved by his peers and teachers at St Benedict’s Catholic High […]
May 17, 2023

100-year-old Southwold church time capsule reburied

A 100-year-old time capsule, discovered under the pulpit of The Sacred Heart Church in Southwold during renovations, has been reburied alongside an identical set of current-day […]
May 16, 2023

First Mass, pilgrimages and free will writing offer

Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a first Mass for four years, a Walsingham pilgrimage, a free will writing offer and a […]
May 15, 2023

Mini Vinnies are out in force at Gorleston school

The Mini Vinnies, from St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary in Gorleston, have been out in force this year helping their community writes Leonor, Erin […]
May 14, 2023

Papal blessing for Julian of Norwich celebrations

Pope Francis has sent a message of blessing to all participating in the events marking the 650th anniversary of the Revelations of Mother Julian of Norwich, […]
May 13, 2023

Bishop’s encouragement for links with Cambodia

Bishop Peter Collins has met with the Cambodia twinning groups across five parishes in the Diocese of East Anglia and expressed his hope that links will […]
May 12, 2023

Papal honour for outstanding Norwich volunteer

The outstanding charitable service of a Norwich parishioner has been recognised by Pope Francis who has awarded Angela Stone a Benemerenti Medal. The medal was presented […]
May 11, 2023

Challenge to put the Synodal Way into practice

The Continental Stage of the Synodal Way has now officially ended with the challenge now to put it into practice, says Deacon Huw Williams. This new […]
May 10, 2023

King’s coronation marked across Diocese of East Anglia

The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla was marked across the Diocese of East Anglia with a royal teddy bear cake in Felixstowe, a […]