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June 14, 2024

Papal Nuncio’s three-day visit to Diocese of East Anglia

The Papal Nuncio to Great Britain, His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, has paid a three-day visit to the Diocese of East Anglia this week and […]
June 13, 2024

New Norwich Lord Mayor is St John’s parishioner

St John’s Cathedral parishioner and shop supervisor Vivien Thomas has been welcomed in as Lord Mayor of Norwich for the civic year 2024-25. Along with the […]
June 12, 2024

East Anglia modern slavery initiative takes off

The new initiative to tackle Modern Slavery in East Anglia has taken off since its launch in February with volunteers now numbering around 30, reports Simon […]
June 11, 2024

Workshop extols benefits of open communication

Senior clerical and curia staff from the Diocese of East Anglia have attended a media training workshop where they explored the positive opportunities offered by a […]
June 7, 2024

NWCT church leaders make Election statement

Bishop Peter Collins has joined with other Norfolk and Waveney senior church leaders to encourage Christians to engage with candidates, draw attention to the big issues […]
June 6, 2024

Deacon Mike honoured for 33 years of service

Bishop Peter Collins presented the East Anglia Diocesan Medal to Deacon Mike Vipond for over 30 years of service during the celebration of Mass at Saint […]
June 2, 2024

Catholic Mothers East Anglia hosts two retreats

Over the past few months the group Catholic Mothers East Anglia has hosted two retreats, reports Katy Torcat. The idea of this group to help nurture […]
June 1, 2024

Catholic councillor is elected as new Mayor of Cambridge

Catholic Cllr Baiju Thittala was elected as the new Mayor of Cambridge for the municipal year 2024-2025 at Cambridge City Council’s annual council meeting on May […]
May 30, 2024

Bishop and pilgrims visit Our Lady of Ipswich shrine

Bishop Peter Collins blessed the statue of Our Lady of Ipswich on May 15, the first feast of Our Lady of Ipswich and of Our Lady […]
May 29, 2024

East Anglia pupils win painting and prayer competitions

Results from Knights of St Columba Lent and Easter competitions for the East Anglia Province 27 have been announced. KSC Lent Scene Painting Competition 2024 – […]
May 29, 2024

International fun day, New Dawn and May crowning

Latest news of interest to the East Anglia Catholic community includes an Intercultural Family Fun Day in Ramsey, the New Dawn Pilgrimage in Walsingham and a […]
May 29, 2024

Alive in Faith latest newsletter is out now

The May 2024 Alive in Faith newsletter has just been published online and contains details of the amount raised so far and how the money is […]
May 28, 2024

Dominican Order of Preachers in Cambridge

In his series about the Religious Congregations living and working in the Diocese of East Anglia, Fr Karol Porczak MS, Vicar for the Religious, introduces the […]
May 27, 2024

Wymondham memorial service for Far East prisoners

Wymondham’s ‘Living Memorial’ Church held its annual Ecumenical Memorial service for FEPOW & Civilian Internees in the Far East during WW2 on Sunday May 12, Peter […]
May 26, 2024

Jesus is always close to you says Fr Alvan

When the trials of life feel like they have you rushing without control down a river of despair, cling to the presence and purposefulness of God. […]