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February 13, 2026

Sacred Heart Primary School to Begin New Chapter

A Swaffham school is set to transfer from a Catholic school to a non-denominational primary school to help ensure its future success for children in the […]
February 12, 2026

Faith In The Home: St Joseph

In this Faith in the Home article, Dr Antonia Braithwaite discusses the ways in which St Joseph and his quiet, faithful care for his family shows […]
February 11, 2026

Vocations Spotlight: Deacon Anthony Reilly

As the Diocese of East Anglia continues to celebrate its 50th Jubilee Year, we are shining a spotlight on the people who live out their vocations […]
February 10, 2026

Anointing of the Sick & Mass for Our Lady of Lourdes

On Saturday 7 February, the Cathedral of St John the Baptist gathered clergy and faithful from across the Diocese for the Annual Mass in honour of […]
February 9, 2026

East Anglia Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026

You are warmly invited to Lourdes, where Our Lady appeared to Saint Bernadette Soubirous and where countless pilgrims have encountered Christ’s healing love. This is far […]
February 9, 2026

East Anglia Religious Community Unite at Cathedral

On Monday 2 February, Bishop Peter joined Religious from across the Diocese for the annual Mass marking the Presentation of the Lord and the World Day […]
February 9, 2026

Faith, Power and Legacy in Bury St Edmunds

John Saunders, a registered Bury St Edmunds tour guide, outlines the rich religious, political and cultural history of Bury St Edmunds and its Abbey.  As a […]
February 6, 2026

New Organ for St Luke’s in Peterborough

After months of careful planning, consultation and craftsmanship, St Luke’s marked a joyful milestone on Sunday 18 January with the blessing and inauguration of a new […]
February 6, 2026

Ipswich Deanery Youth Day

As part of the Diocese of East Anglia’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Ignite Team is hosting a series of special Deanery Youth Days, beginning on 14 […]
February 6, 2026

Bishop Hosts Luncheon and Mass for Seminarians

On 23 January, Bishop Peter hosted a lunch for seminarians. In attendance were Father Peter Wygnanski; Deacons Peter Ho and Anthony Reilley; propaedeutic seminarian Ben Jordan; […]
February 5, 2026

Unity Corner With Dr Ian Watson: Edith Stein

Unity Corner is a regular feature on Christian unity by Dr Ian Watson, County Ecumenical Officer for Norfolk and Waveney. In this report, he reflects on […]
February 4, 2026

A Rugby Journey of Faith, Service and Solidarity

Séamus Farrelly reflects on 15 years of using rugby to serve children with special needs in East Anglia and beyond, culminating in a Vatican visit that […]
February 3, 2026

Festive Hampers Bring Christmas Joy

Christmas at St John Fisher Catholic School would not be complete without the much-loved tradition of preparing festive hampers for the residents of Friary Court Care […]
February 2, 2026

Caritas & CAFOD: Ukraine Response

On Saturday 17 January Caritas East Anglia and CAFOD supporters attended an event at St George’s parish hall in Norwich jointly organised by Caritas and CAFOD […]
January 30, 2026

Timorese Families Celebrate Holy Family Mass

The Timorese Catholic community in Cambridge gathered at St Laurence’s to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, during which five children joyfully received their First […]