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July 28, 2021

CAFOD bounces back in Bungay with produce stall

As parish social life slowly returns after the pandemic, Jane Crone from CAFOD in East Anglia reports how one parish group is sharing CAFOD’s message of […]
July 1, 2021

Chaplain organises shopping for stranded seafarers

With seafarers stranded on board and unable to come ashore due to Covid, the role of a port chaplain has become more vital than ever. Julian […]
June 8, 2021

Series unpacks the meaning of the Common Good

The Benedict XVI Centre at St Mary’s University in Twickenham is holding a series of four events exploring the Common Good. The events are a collaboration […]
June 6, 2021

Appeal for Catholic mentors to support ex-offenders

A Norwich prison chaplain has appealed for Catholic mentors to come forward to work with Christian charity Community Chaplaincy Norfolk (CCN) to support ex-offenders coming out of […]
June 1, 2021

SVP supporter completes 13-hour run for homeless

Will Aldred ran 62 miles along the Angles Way over the Bank Holiday weekend to raise money for the Saint Vincent de Paul Society in Norfolk. […]
May 29, 2021

Joe to join CAFOD youth delegation at G7 Summit

Ahead of the G7 and COP26 conferences, CAFOD is calling on parishioners across England and Wales to focus their MPs on pressing global challenges. Joe Savage […]
May 14, 2021

John to ride the Via Beata for homelessness charity

  John Pinnington, a former headteacher of Notre Dame, is cycling from St David’s to Lowestoft with a friend to raise money for the homelessness project […]
May 13, 2021

Jane shares invitation to reclaim Our Common Home

Beginning at Pentecost, we celebrate the anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’. Jane Crone from CAFOD in East Anglia invites us to reclaim Our Common […]
May 10, 2021

St Louis Academy pupils excel in CAFOD water appeal

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, St Louis Academy in Newmarket managed to raise £1259.64 for CAFOD’s Lent appeal. Jane Crone from CAFOD in East Anglia […]
March 30, 2021

Webinars of Trussell Trust, Stella Maris, Catholic Voices

The Trussell Trust, which runs the Foodbank network, will be hosting an online breakfast event for church leaders on Wednesday April 28. Many Catholic parishes are […]
March 3, 2021

St Felix’s School Haverhill joins CAFOD’s Walk for Water

  Home learners and pupils in class from St Felix’s School in Haverhill joined the CAFOD Walk for Water this Lent. Jane Crone from CAFOD in […]
March 2, 2021

Norwich parishioner to climb Mt Kilimanjaro for charity

Julia Hull from St George’s parish in Norwich will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in summer 2022 to raise money for charity. Julia Hull is […]
February 15, 2021

Newmarket parcels project wins Certificate of Merit

The Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk has awarded an ecumenical project in Newmarket a Certificate of Merit for its work to bring food parcels to needy families. […]
February 11, 2021

CAFOD supporters are walking for water this Lent

CAFOD supporters from across the Diocese will be walking for water this Lent to support those who must walk for water every day. Jane Crone from […]
February 9, 2021

Virtual charity lunch, Missio campaign, retreat day

Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a virtual charity lunch, a Shrove Tuesday pancake fundraiser, and an online Lenten retreat. Aid to […]