Bishop's Messages

December 17, 2024

Bishop Peter says encounter God for an enduring hope

In his Christmas message, Bishop Peter Collins says that enduring hope is only discovered through an encounter with God. Below is the text of Bishop Peter’s […]
March 31, 2024

Easter brings a new day of hope says Bishop Peter

The Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Peter Collins reflects on the events of Holy Week and Easter Sunday when a new day of hope […]
March 9, 2024

How can we rejoice in a world of darkness and despair?

Bishop Peter has released a video version of his pastoral message, to be read in parishes on the Fourth Sunday of Lent – Laetare Sunday. The […]
December 20, 2023

Bishop proclaims peace and joy that will overcome all

In his Christmas message, Bishop Peter Collins proclaims the peace and joy that not only endures but can, and will, ultimately triumph over all adversity. At […]
September 19, 2023

Bishop Peter outlines his vision for Catholic education

In a Pastoral Letter for Education Sunday, Bishop Peter Collins outlines his vision for Catholic education within the Diocese of East Anglia. The reasons why the […]
May 6, 2023

Bishop Peter pays tribute to King Charles III

Bishop Peter Collins has recalled his encounters with the future King Charles III during a homily at a Mass for the intentions of the King at […]
April 19, 2023

Young adults get a transformation at Clare Priory

Sophie Pereira from the Ignite Team was among participants at the Transform for Holy Week event which took place recently at Clare Priory. In all, sixteen 16-35 […]
January 6, 2023

Bishop Peter records his first pastoral letter

Bishop Peter Collins has recorded his Pastoral Letter for the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, to be watched or read in parishes across the […]
December 22, 2022

A Christmas message from Bishop Peter Collins

In his first Christmas message as the new Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Peter Collins looks at good news that enlightens a world threatened […]