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January 20, 2025

End of Life Bill: Final Call for Evidence

The Diocese of East Anglia wishes to remind parishioners and the wider community that the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25, which proposes the […]
January 17, 2025

Sunday of the Word of God, 26 January 2025

On Sunday, 26 January 2025, the Diocese of East Anglia will join Catholics worldwide in celebrating the sixth Sunday of the Word of God. This annual […]
January 16, 2025

Secular Franciscans Look Ahead to a Busy Year

The Secular Franciscans in Norwich have enjoyed a season of activity and celebration, marked by significant events and a spirit of generosity. A notable highlight was […]
January 15, 2025

Apostles of Jesus: Spreading Faith and Education

Jean Johnson, a parishioner in Ipswich, reflects on a transformative journey that began with a conversation in 2004 at the Birmingham Oratory.  In the summer of […]
January 14, 2025

Fr Alvan Ibeh: Seeing God’s Hand at Work in My Life

Fr Alvan Ibeh’s article, Seeing God’s Hand at Work in My Life, reflects on recognising God’s presence and guidance in every aspect of life, especially during […]
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 […]
January 10, 2025

World Leprosy Day – Sunday, 26 January 2025

The Diocese of East Anglia invites all parishioners to join in raising awareness and support for World Leprosy Day on Sunday, 26 January 2025. This global […]
January 9, 2025

Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai S.D.B. to Visit Cambridge

His Excellency Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai, S.D.B., Apostolic Nuncio to Malta and Libya and Titular Archbishop of Sila, is making a pastoral visit to the Cantonese […]
January 8, 2025

Sad Farewells as Parish Bids Goodbye to Fr Trindade

Parishioners of Our Lady and St Joseph, Sheringham and Cromer, gathered on the Feast of the Epiphany for a joyous bring-and-share meal, which became a heartfelt […]
January 7, 2025

Catholics in East Anglia invited to Day of Renewal

Catholics in East Anglia are invited to a Day of Renewal at St Laurence’s Church, Cambridge on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This inspiring event will be […]
January 6, 2025

Simbang Gabi Mass celebrated at St John’s Cathedral

On December 20, 2024, the Filipino community in Norwich gathered in celebration of Simbang Gabi at The Cathedral of St John the Baptist. This cherished tradition […]
January 3, 2025

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem delivers homily in Gaza

On December 22, 2024, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, delivered a homily during his visit to the Holy Family Church in […]
January 2, 2025

Catholic schools invited to celebrate the Jubilee Year

Chair of the Catholic Education Service, Rt Rev Marcus Stock, has invited all Catholic schools in England and Wales to join together as pilgrims of hope […]
December 31, 2024

Altar servers receive medals in Norwich and Lynn

No fewer than 15 altar servers were enrolled in the Guild of St Stephen and received medals in King’s Lynn and Norwich on the Feast of […]
December 29, 2024

Mass marks start of Jubilee Year in East Anglia

The Jubilee Year of 2025 was officially started by Bishop Peter Collins with an Opening Procession and Mass at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich earlier today […]