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February 3, 2025

Listening and Prayer Ministry Meet with New Chaplain

The Diocese of East Anglia Listening and Prayer Ministry offers compassionate, faith-based support to adults in need, providing trained Helpers and ongoing support. Marriage and Family […]
January 13, 2025

New Year, New Me: Simple Steps to Spiritual Wellness

In her Faith In The Home column, Marriage and Family Life Coordinator at the Diocese of East Anglia, Dr Antonia Braithwaite encourages us to focus on […]
December 24, 2024

Ways to celebrate the Holy Family in your own family

On Sunday December 29, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family; Jesus, Mary and Joseph living together an ordinary life, says Antonia Braithwaite in […]
December 7, 2024

Norfolk Catholic author finds inspiration from Norway

Norfolk author Anita Dowsing reports that a group of Christian organisations in Norway, including the Catholic Church, has recently produced a document on Gender Diversity. While […]
November 2, 2024

Why not create a family Advent Calendar of Kindness?

In this month’s Faith in the Home column, Helvi Moore, member of Marriage and Family Life Commission, proposes an Advent Calendar of Kindness. This year the […]
September 5, 2024

East Anglia Diocese announces Retreat Day for Women

The Diocese is delighted to announce the Diocesan Retreat Day for Women, taking place on Saturday October 12. The theme for this year’s retreat is “Called […]
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 […]
May 25, 2024

A miracle story from St Anthony of Padua

Best known as a faithful intercessor for lost items, St Anthony of Padua was a miracle-worker and a great preacher and his feast day is this […]
April 26, 2024

Why not say Grace before and after meals?

Saying Grace before meals is a firm Catholic tradition, but if your family has never done this, or has fallen out of the habit of it, […]
April 8, 2024

Marriage celebration, new mums’ group and solo retreat

Latest news of interest across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a Marriage Celebration Mass, a new Catholic Mothers Group and an opportunity for a solo […]
April 2, 2024

East Anglia Listening and Prayer Ministry grows

The Diocese of East Anglia held its third Commissioning Mass for the Listening and Prayer Ministry in February, during which Bishop Peter Collins commissioned another seven […]
March 23, 2024

A handy reminder of who to pray for says Pope Francis

Pope Francis has proposed a simple way of remembering who we should pray for – simple enough for children to understand explains Marriage & Family Life […]
March 2, 2024

Saint Peter & All Souls Parish introduces marriage course

In January and February, Saint Peter & All Souls Parish launched a transformative marriage preparation course, guiding couples towards stronger, faith-based unions under the leadership of […]
March 1, 2024

What is your first thought when you wake up?

What is your first thought when you wake up in the morning? Where am I? What day is it? What’s happening today? asks Marriage & Family […]
February 27, 2024

Diocese launches Day of Prayer for Engaged Couples

The Diocese of East Anglia has introduced a Day of Prayer for Engaged Couples, inviting them to receive a special blessing, emphasizing the spiritual foundation of […]