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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 […]
March 31, 2025

Latin Liturgy and Chant for Today’s Church

The Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich will host a special day dedicated to the beauty and richness of Latin liturgy and Gregorian chant […]
March 28, 2025

Recent Updates on Modern Slavery in East Anglia

Modern slavery in Britain is a growing crisis, with record numbers of victims identified in 2024, including many British nationals and children, prompting urgent awareness efforts […]
March 27, 2025

Be first to read April Catholic East Anglia online

The April 2025 edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now published online and paper copies will be available in parishes later this week. The […]
March 27, 2025

Deanery of St Edward Unites for Lenten Station Mass

St Mary’s Church, Ipswich, was filled with prayer and joy on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, as parishioners from across the Deanery of St Edward gathered to […]
March 26, 2025

Lourdes is Calling: Join the Pilgrimage in 2025

Each August, the Diocese of East Anglia joins with the Catholic Association (CA) on a deeply moving pilgrimage to Lourdes. In 2025, the pilgrimage will take […]
March 25, 2025

St Peter’s Church Recognised for Charitable Work

St Peter’s Church in Gorleston has been recognised for its outstanding efforts in supporting Operation Christmas Child (OCC) by filling shoeboxes with gifts for children in […]
March 24, 2025

The Day of Prayer for Engaged Couples

On 9 February, the Diocese of East Anglia held its annual Day of Prayer for Engaged Couples.  The journey towards marriage is a time of joy, […]
March 21, 2025

Diocese Celebrates Rite of Election at Cathedral

On the First Sunday of Lent (9 March), the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich was filled with joy and anticipation as catechumens and […]
March 20, 2025

Bishop Celebrates Mass for East Timorese Community

On 2 March 2025, the Bishop of the Diocese of East Anglia, Rt Revd Peter Collins, together with Canon John Minh (Chaplain) and Fr Bienn Carlo […]
March 19, 2025

Smartphone Free Childhood: Protecting Children

In this Faith In The Home column, Adriana Lyons, member of St Edmund’s parish, highlights the Smartphone Free Childhood initiative which focuses on the growing concern […]
March 18, 2025

Ignite Team Travel to Plymouth to Spread God’s Word

In early February the Ignite Team headed to Genesis House in Plymouth to learn different ways to evangelise. Rebecca Bretherton joined the team and reports. We […]
March 17, 2025

Fr Alvan Ibeh: Spiritual Benefits of Lenten Fasting

Fr Alvan reflects on Lenten fasting, rooted in Jesus’ 40-day fast, a spiritual practice that deepens Christians’ relationship with God by fostering self-denial, prayer, repentance, and […]
March 14, 2025

Cantonese Children’s Fellowship Pilgrimage to OLEM

A group of young pilgrims from the “Jesus Hug” Cantonese Children’s Fellowship embarked on a special pilgrimage to the Church of Our Lady and the English […]
March 14, 2025

Polish Cubs & Brownies Gather in Cambridge for Mass

Polish Cubs and Brownies from Cambridge and Norwich came together for their annual overnight camp on 1 March 2025, strengthening their bonds of friendship and faith. […]