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February 2, 2025

Poignant Holocaust Memorial Day Service in Norwich

On Monday, 27 January, communities across the world came together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to remembering the millions of lives lost […]
January 31, 2025

Caritas Festival to Celebrate Social Action in King’s Lynn

Caritas East Anglia is set to host a festival celebrating social action initiatives in King’s Lynn on Saturday, 8 February 2025, with a mass led by […]
January 30, 2025

Bishop Leads Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Rome

Earlier this month, Bishop Peter Collins led an ecumenical pilgrimage to Rome, joined by prominent Christian leaders from Norfolk. The diverse group, representing a range of […]
January 29, 2025

St Alban’s School Launches Jubilee Year of Hope

St Alban’s Catholic High School in Ipswich marked the opening of the Jubilee Year of Hope on Friday, 24 January with a creative initiative called Words […]
January 28, 2025

Ignite Team Makes Pilgrimage to Northern France

Fr Peter Wygnanski reports back after The Diocese’s Ignite Team embarked on a short but spiritually enriching pilgrimage to Northern France, visiting historic cathedrals and sacred […]
January 27, 2025

Day of Prayer for Victims of Trafficking

On Saturday, 8 February 2025, the Diocese of East Anglia invites everyone to join in prayer for the victims of trafficking and modern slavery. This significant […]
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 […]