700 East Anglia pupils attend Annual Schools Mass
October 4, 2024
After 14 years of dedicated leadership in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in East Anglia, Philip Walters has stepped down from his role, with Pam Smith from the Cathedral Parish now taking on the role.
Philip’s service began as Chairman of the Diocesan Service Team (DST), and from 2019, he served as Coordinator of the Charismatic Diocesan Service of Communion (CDSC).
A special Thanksgiving Mass was held on September 15 at St George’s Church in Norwich to honour his contributions. The Mass, celebrated by Fr Luke Goymour from St Mark’s Parish in Ipswich, brought together members of the Renewal team, past and present, to express their gratitude to Philip and welcome Pam Smith, the newly elected Coordinator.
During the celebration, Fr Luke praised Philip’s humble leadership and tireless efforts in organising events such as Days of Renewal, Life in the Spirit Seminars, Celebrate East Anglia and online conferences during the pandemic. Philip’s wife, Rosemary, was also acknowledged for her key role in supporting these initiatives.
In his speech, Philip expressed his deep gratitude to Rosemary, Fr Luke, and his fellow team members for their support and partnership. He emphasised his reliance on God throughout his leadership journey, saying he was blessed to work with a talented and enthusiastic team. He encouraged everyone to trust in God as they embark on new endeavours under Pam’s leadership.
As a gesture of appreciation from the team, Pam presented Philip and Rosemary with gifts, including two new Sunday Missals, set to arrive in October.
Philip says he looks forward to continuing to support the Renewal team and Pam in their future work.
