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

September 2, 2024

All invited to join Our Lady of Grace Ipswich pilgrimage

All are invited to join the Ecumenical Guild of Our Lady of Grace of Ipswich annual pilgrimage walk through the town on Sunday September 8, which […]
August 31, 2024

A hope that you can believe in

There are so many religious practices that can be found in different parts of the world through which people believe that they can find whatever they […]
August 28, 2024

The September Catholic East Anglia is now live online

The September 2024 edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now published online and paper copies will be available in parishes later this week. The […]
August 26, 2024

The Discalced Carmelites (ODC)

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 […]
August 24, 2024

The Claretian Missionaries (CMF)

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 Claretian […]
August 23, 2024

Historic procession in Norfolk town honours Our Lady

The annual Red Mount Procession took place in King’s Lynn on Sunday August 18 in a ceremony carried out since 1897 when the Shrine of Our […]
August 22, 2024

New group, women’s retreat, sight-loss friendly church

Latest news of interest to the East Anglia Catholic community includes an inaugural Secular Franciscans meeting, a retreat day for women and an introduction to Sight […]
August 19, 2024

Suffolk prison looking for faith chaplains

Highpoint Prison near Haverhill in Suffolk is considering applications from those who meet eligibility requirements, including Catholics, for two chaplaincy positions. Are you: Anglican Ordained Bishop, […]
August 19, 2024

Bishop thanks three retiring East Anglia parish priests

Bishop Peter Collins has expressed his most heartfelt appreciation for three long-standing diocesan clergy who are set to retire this autumn. He writes: “Canon John Barnes, […]
August 14, 2024

Clerical moves set to take place across the diocese

Bishop Peter Collins has announced the following clerical appointments across the Diocese of East Anglia, to take effect from September. Canon Simon Blakesley has been appointed […]
August 13, 2024

Worship night, new defibrillator, craft and chat

Latest news of interest to the East Anglia Catholic community includes a praise and worship night in Gorleston, a new life-saving defibrillator and a chance to […]
August 2, 2024

Young East Anglia pilgrims complete joyous Camino

A challenging but rewarding Diocese of East Anglia youth Camino following the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela in NW Spain ended joyously on […]
August 1, 2024

Cantonese Mass, priest retires, first Communions

Latest news of interest to the East Anglia Catholic community includes a first Holy Communion, a Cantonese Mass and a celebration of priestly service. The first […]
July 31, 2024

Diocese of East Anglia appoints a property manager

The Diocese of East Anglia has appointed a new property manager for all non-heritage properties and its property investment portfolio. James Bibby (pictured above), originally from […]
July 22, 2024

Young East Anglia pilgrims begin 120km Camino

The Diocese of East Anglia Youth Camino, following the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela, led by Bishop Peter Collins, has begun. Organised by […]