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February 24, 2021

Prayers said for new bishop election process

Masses and prayers are being offered by the Catholic community of the Diocese of East Anglia for those who, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, […]
February 23, 2021

Bishop Alan welcomes those on journey into Church

At the Rite of Election in St John’s Cathedral, Bishop Alan welcomed Catechumens and Candidates from across the diocese who will be received into the Church at […]
February 22, 2021

Bishop reflects on Jesus’ preparation for His mission

In his pastoral letter for the First Sunday of Lent (February 20-21), Bishop Alan Hopes reflects on Jesus’ time of fasting and prayer in the desert […]
February 18, 2021

Lent dates across Diocese of East Anglia confirmed

Details of key Diocese of East Anglia services and Masses during Lent have now been confirmed, all following the current social distancing requirements. The Mass to […]
February 18, 2021

Ciaran speaks on Radio Maria about his journey of faith

Ciaran Losasso, leader of the Ignite youth mission, spoke recently on Radio Maria’s Songs in the Wilderness about his favourite music and his journey of faith. […]
February 17, 2021

St John’s Cathedral offers prayer journey through Lent

The Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich will be offering series of Lenten meditations on its Facebook page to guide people through Lent. The […]
February 17, 2021

Archive diocesan newspapers from 2006 and 2007

Archive copies of the Diocese of East Anglia official newspaper have been recovered from old CDs and are now available online as PDFs. The first ones […]
February 17, 2021

Newmarket parish supports Covid testing programme

Our Lady Immaculate and St Etheldreda parish in Newmarket has supported the wider health effort by making its church hall available as a Covid rapid testing […]
February 16, 2021

East Anglia dates for the Year of St Joseph

Diocese of East Anglia dates for the Year of St Joseph, from March 2021 include Masses, retreats and social events. Mass for St Joseph Day                                 Friday […]
February 16, 2021

St Mary’s Yarmouth places time capsule in the roof

Taking the opportunity of roof repairs, St Mary’s parish in Great Yarmouth is planting a time capsule to capture a moment in history. “It’s 60 years […]
February 15, 2021

Resources for the Year of St Joseph

Resources for the Year of St Joseph, from March 2021, include prayers, online courses, social networks and events. Through the Year of St Joseph we are […]
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 12, 2021

Tributes to devoted Norwich nurse after Covid tragedy

Tributes have been paid to devoted Norwich nurse, mother and Catholic Cathedral steward Estrella Catalan, who died last Friday at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital where […]
February 11, 2021

Opportunity for home-based training in evangelisation

The Diocese of East Anglia is working with colleagues in the Diocese of Plymouth to offer the Mission Made Possible evangelisation programme.  The seven-week programme includes reading and […]
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 […]