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June 4, 2024

Over 200 gather for Marriage Celebration in Norwich

Over 200 people gathered for the annual Marriage Celebration Mass on Saturday June 1 at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich to celebrate the joy of holy […]
June 3, 2024

Felixstowe Church unveils new statue of St Felix

The parish of St Felix in Felixstowe celebrated the feast day of their patron saint in a special way this year, with the unveiling and blessing […]
May 30, 2024

600 join East Anglia Children’s Pilgrimage to Walsingham

Around 600 children and parents joined the Diocese of East Anglia’s annual Children’s Pilgrimage to Walsingham on May 28, led by Bishop Peter Collins. The pilgrimage, […]
May 23, 2024

Fr Anthony Asomugha ordained priest in East Anglia

On Saturday May 18, in a joyous celebration, Dcn Anthony Asomugha was ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich. […]
May 14, 2024

King Charles III writes to the Catholic Walsingham Shrine

In a touching gesture of spiritual support, Fr Robert Billing, the Rector of the Catholic National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady, at Walsingham, had written, […]
May 14, 2024

Seminarians accepted as candidates for Holy Orders

On the feast of the Ascension of the Lord, May 9, Oscott College was adorned with the presence of many guests and priests who gathered to […]
May 10, 2024

1100 pilgrims attend East Anglia Walsingham Pilgrimage

On Monday May 6, Bank Holiday Monday, the Diocese of East Anglia held its annual pilgrimage to the Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady, Walsingham, attended […]
May 9, 2024

250 youth gather from around Diocese for Ignite Festival

This year’s Ignite Festival took place from May 4 to May 6 at St Benedict’s High School, Bury St Edmunds, gathering around 250 young people from […]
May 3, 2024

Norfolk and Waveney’s Catholic DEO steps down

After eight years, Laurette Burton resigns as Norfolk and Waveney’s Catholic Denominational Ecumenical Officer, reflecting on her ecumenical journey and future commitments. After more than eight […]
April 30, 2024

Icon of Our Lady restored at Walsingham Shrine

As part of the legacy of developments marking Ninety Years since the Restoration of the National Catholic Shrine of Our Lady, the Icon of the Mother […]
April 25, 2024

Upcoming events to be taking place around the Diocese

The Diocese of East Anglia invites people to participate in some of the upcoming events to be taking place around the Diocese, including the Annual Diocese […]
April 23, 2024

Radio Maria’s programme with Bishop to be rebroadcast

Radio Maria’s programme ‘Songs in the Wilderness’, featuring Bishop Peter Collins, will be rebroadcast on Wednesday May 1 and Saturday May 4 at 3.15pm, where Bishop […]
April 16, 2024

Norwich couple’s inspiring missionary work across Africa

St John’s Cathedral parishioners Andy and Mary Clark have spent the last 18 years working with development charities in Africa. Andy is now chair of Network […]
April 15, 2024

CAFOD teams up for Big Lent Walk, raises funds globally

During Lent, individuals, parishes and schools across East Anglia took part in the Big Lent Walk to support CAFOD. Jane Crone from CAFOD in East Anglia […]
April 11, 2024

CAFOD Team member shares her marathon journey

The 2024 London Marathon is on Sunday April 21. Jane Crone from CAFOD in East Anglia finds out more about CAFOD’s team members from the Diocese […]