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September 29, 2024

The Order of Saint Augustine in East Anglia

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 […]
September 28, 2024

Discover the transformative power in God’s Word

There is great power in the Word of God says Fr Alvan Ibeh in his regular Voice of Hope column. Are you aware that there is […]
September 27, 2024

Run Norwich medal surprise for cathedral finance chair

Stephen Belderbos, Chair of the Finance Committee at St John’s Cathedral, got a surprise at the end of completing the popular Run Norwich 10k race recently, […]
September 26, 2024

New appointments and clergy moves announced

A number of new clergy appointments by Bishop Peter Collins across the Diocese of East Anglia have just been announced, including four new Deans. Fr John […]
September 25, 2024

The October Catholic East Anglia is now live online

The October 2024 edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now published online and paper copies will be available in parishes later this week. The […]
September 23, 2024

Cambridge professor is ordained to the priesthood

World-renowned historian, Cambridge professor and Newmarket Deacon, Rev John Morrill, was ordained to the Catholic priesthood at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich on Saturday September 21. […]
September 23, 2024

Special Bethlehem school founder visits Norfolk

The founder of a school near Bethlehem for special needs children has been staying in North Norfolk, and his visit has raised much-needed funds for the […]
September 21, 2024

Fr Michael bids a fond farewell to St John’s Cathedral

Fr Michael Smith has bade a fond farewell to St John Cathedral in Norwich and its staff and parishioners after three years as Assistant Priest. Fr […]
September 20, 2024

East Anglia group joins National Eucharistic Congress

A 40-strong group from the Diocese of East Anglia participated in the National Eucharistic Congress, Adoremus, held at St Mary’s College, Oscott, on Saturday, September 14. […]
September 18, 2024

New architect for St John’s Cathedral appointed

The Diocese of East Anglia has appointed award-winning Conservation Architect Nicholas Warns as the new Architect (Surveyor of the Works) at St John the Baptist Cathedral in […]
September 12, 2024

Bishop pays tribute paid to Fr Neville McClement

The Bishop of Northampton has paid tribute to Fr Neville McClement, who retired to Beccles in Suffolk, and who died in February, aged 91, as a […]
September 11, 2024

East Anglian links to St Edward the Confessor

St Edward the Confessor, who ruled England from 1042 until 1066, had many links with East Anglia, with a new link now emerging through local historian […]
September 10, 2024

Nature walk, inspiring evening, award presentation

Latest news of interest to the East Anglia Catholic community includes an environmental awareness walk, an inspired evening of praise and worship and a scientific award […]
September 6, 2024

East Anglian families conquer mountain for charity

Two Catholic families with young children, from St Benet’s Minster in Beccles, battled heavy rain and wind during their ascent to the top of the highest […]
September 5, 2024

East Anglian pilgrims ‘process’ through Lourdes

More than 50 pilgrims from across East Anglia joined with 400 others for the Catholic Association annual pilgrimage to Lourdes from August 23 to 30. Pilgrimage […]