Bishop's Messages

April 27, 2025

Bishop’s Homilies following the passing of Pope Francis

Bishop Peter Collins presided over a series of Masses and services to pray for the eternal repose of our late Holy Father. His homilies from the […]
April 21, 2025

Bishop Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

Bishop Peter Collins pays tribute to Pope Francis following the passing of the Holy Father, aged 88.  It is with great sadness that we have received […]
December 29, 2024

Pope calls us to be Pilgrims of Hope says Bishop

Bishop Peter Collins has written a Pastoral Letter to mark the start of the Year of Jubilee 2025, which was read out at churches across the […]
December 17, 2024

Bishop Peter says encounter God for an enduring hope

In his Christmas message, Bishop Peter Collins says that enduring hope is only discovered through an encounter with God. Below is the text of Bishop Peter’s […]
March 31, 2024

Easter brings a new day of hope says Bishop Peter

The Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Peter Collins reflects on the events of Holy Week and Easter Sunday when a new day of hope […]
March 9, 2024

How can we rejoice in a world of darkness and despair?

Bishop Peter has released a video version of his pastoral message, to be read in parishes on the Fourth Sunday of Lent – Laetare Sunday. The […]
December 20, 2023

Bishop proclaims peace and joy that will overcome all

In his Christmas message, Bishop Peter Collins proclaims the peace and joy that not only endures but can, and will, ultimately triumph over all adversity. At […]
September 19, 2023

Bishop Peter outlines his vision for Catholic education

In a Pastoral Letter for Education Sunday, Bishop Peter Collins outlines his vision for Catholic education within the Diocese of East Anglia. The reasons why the […]
May 6, 2023

Bishop Peter pays tribute to King Charles III

Bishop Peter Collins has recalled his encounters with the future King Charles III during a homily at a Mass for the intentions of the King at […]