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January 24, 2025

St Francis of Assisi Pupils Raise Funds for Good Cause

Pupils, parents and staff at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School in Norwich has been enthusiastically fundraising to support those in need, reflecting the principles […]
January 23, 2025

Historic Ecumenical Vespers at Ipswich Minster

At the start of Christian Unity Week (18 – 25 January), a significant event unfolded in Ipswich as Fr Luke Goymour, the Catholic Dean of Ipswich, […]
January 22, 2025

New Members of Norwich Benedictine Group

Simon Burrell and Anita Dowsing, long-time members of the Julian Chapter of Benedictine Oblates in Norwich, recently took a significant step in their spiritual journeys by […]
January 21, 2025

St Pancras Marks Holy Year with Blessed Jubilee Sign

Parishioners at St Pancras Church in Ipswich have inaugurated the Holy Year with the blessing of a specially commissioned sign installed above the church’s main entrance.  […]
January 20, 2025

End of Life Bill: Final Call for Evidence

The Diocese of East Anglia wishes to remind parishioners and the wider community that the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25, which proposes the […]
January 17, 2025

Sunday of the Word of God, 26 January 2025

On Sunday, 26 January 2025, the Diocese of East Anglia will join Catholics worldwide in celebrating the sixth Sunday of the Word of God. This annual […]
January 16, 2025

Secular Franciscans Look Ahead to a Busy Year

The Secular Franciscans in Norwich have enjoyed a season of activity and celebration, marked by significant events and a spirit of generosity. A notable highlight was […]
January 15, 2025

Apostles of Jesus: Spreading Faith and Education

Jean Johnson, a parishioner in Ipswich, reflects on a transformative journey that began with a conversation in 2004 at the Birmingham Oratory.  In the summer of […]
January 14, 2025

Fr Alvan Ibeh: Seeing God’s Hand at Work in My Life

Fr Alvan Ibeh’s article, Seeing God’s Hand at Work in My Life, reflects on recognising God’s presence and guidance in every aspect of life, especially during […]
January 13, 2025

New Year, New Me: Simple Steps to Spiritual Wellness

In her Faith In The Home column, Marriage and Family Life Coordinator at the Diocese of East Anglia, Dr Antonia Braithwaite encourages us to focus on […]
January 10, 2025

World Leprosy Day – Sunday, 26 January 2025

The Diocese of East Anglia invites all parishioners to join in raising awareness and support for World Leprosy Day on Sunday, 26 January 2025. This global […]
January 9, 2025

Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai S.D.B. to Visit Cambridge

His Excellency Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai, S.D.B., Apostolic Nuncio to Malta and Libya and Titular Archbishop of Sila, is making a pastoral visit to the Cantonese […]
January 8, 2025

Sad Farewells as Parish Bids Goodbye to Fr Trindade

Parishioners of Our Lady and St Joseph, Sheringham and Cromer, gathered on the Feast of the Epiphany for a joyous bring-and-share meal, which became a heartfelt […]
January 7, 2025

Catholics in East Anglia invited to Day of Renewal

Catholics in East Anglia are invited to a Day of Renewal at St Laurence’s Church, Cambridge on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This inspiring event will be […]
January 6, 2025

Simbang Gabi Mass celebrated at St John’s Cathedral

On December 20, 2024, the Filipino community in Norwich gathered in celebration of Simbang Gabi at The Cathedral of St John the Baptist. This cherished tradition […]