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June 26, 2024

First chance to read the July Catholic East Anglia

The July 2024 edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now published online and paper copies will be available in parishes later this week. The […]
June 21, 2024

One parish Mass celebration in Peterborough Cathedral

Over 1,500 parishioners packed out Peterborough’s Anglican Cathedral on Saturday evening (June 15) for the biennial Catholic One Mass. Keith Morris reports. Parishioners from all of […]
June 20, 2024

Summer readings ideas for the family

As summer rolls around and we jet off on our holidays or enjoy a stay-cation, families may find that they have a bit more time on […]
June 18, 2024

Pentecost event, choir celebration, election resources

Latest news of interest to the East Anglia Catholic community includes an international Pentecost event, a four-choir celebration and Catholic General Election resources. The feast of […]
June 16, 2024

The English Congregation of St Catherine of Siena

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 […]
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 – […]