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April 14, 2025

Fr Alvan Ibeh: The Power of Persistent Prayer

In his monthly column Fr Alvan Ibeh reflects on the power of persistent prayer in our lives. Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given […]
April 11, 2025

Clergy Gather for Day of Recollection at Clare Priory

Bishop Peter Collins, twenty-seven priests and two permanent deacons gathered at Clare Priory on 3 April for the Diocese of East Anglia’s Lent Clergy Day of […]
April 10, 2025

Fr Alvan Ibeh Releases his Second Book

Fr Desmond Agomuo says A Fountain of Hope Book 2 is a must-read for those seeking hope, strength and spiritual renewal.  A Fountain of Hope: Book […]
April 9, 2025

Faith in the Home: Mary Gardens

Marriage and Family Life Coordinator, Dr Antonia Braithwaite, highlights the benefits of creating a ‘Mary Garden’ as a way for families to create a devotional outdoor […]
April 8, 2025

Bishop Welcomes Adorno Fathers to St Laurence’s

On Saturday 29 March, Bishop Peter paid a pastoral visit to St Laurence’s Church in Cambridge to celebrate the evening Vigil Mass alongside Fr Robin Mampallithadathil […]
April 7, 2025

Jubilee Mass of the Sick and Healthcare Workers

St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich was filled with reverence and compassion on Saturday 5 April as Bishop Peter Collins celebrated the Jubilee Mass of […]
April 7, 2025

Donna Wright – New Safeguarding Administrator

The Diocese of East Anglia is pleased to welcome Donna Wright as our new Safeguarding Administrator. Donna takes over the role from Rebecca Bretherton, who has […]
April 4, 2025

Bishop Accepts Benjamin Jordan as a Seminarian

Following a thorough application process that began in October, Bishop Peter is delighted to announce the formal acceptance of Benjamin Jordan, currently in his final year […]
April 4, 2025

SOS Bus: A Lifeline in Newmarket

John Borda, Chair of the SOS Bus CIO and a parishioner at Our Lady Immaculate and St Etheldreda, Newmarket, has been at the heart of a […]
April 3, 2025

Cathedral Welcomes Norwich City Hosts

On Wednesday 26 March, the Cathedral of St John the Baptist welcomed a number of Visit Norwich staff and volunteer City Hosts to see the wonders […]
April 2, 2025

Remembering Father Tom Fenlon, SMA (1945–2025)

Father Tom Fenlon, SMA, died peacefully on 23 January 2025 at the age of 79. He served in the Diocese of East Anglia for sixteen years […]
April 2, 2025

Sisters of St Louis Wellbeing Hub Opened

On Friday 21 March 2025, the St Louis Academy community in Newmarket warmly welcomed Bishop Emeritus Alan Hopes to celebrate a special Mass, followed by the […]
April 1, 2025

Join the Jubilee Pilgrimage along St Cuthbert’s Way

Take part in a special Jubilee Pilgrimage with Stella Maris, walking the historic St Cuthbert’s Way – a 62-mile journey in the footsteps of saints, monks, […]
April 1, 2025

Sacred Heart Hosts Life-Saving Defibrillator Training

Parishioners at Sacred Heart Church in North Walsham, along with local hall users and Christians from neighbouring churches, were recently given the opportunity to gain vital […]
March 31, 2025

Kate Pereira Named New Director of Schools

Bishop Peter Collins has appointed Kate Pereira to succeed Andy Stone as the Diocese of East Anglia’s Director of Schools from September 2025. Kate is currently […]