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September 11, 2025

Communities Unite to Support Historic Church

St Peter and All Souls RC Church in Peterborough received a welcome boost in its campaign to save its historic building, thanks to a vibrant fundraising […]
September 10, 2025

Catholic Family’s Norfolk Hike of Hope

A Norfolk-based family group is preparing for a “Hike of Hope” this September, walking from the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich to the […]
September 10, 2025

Fr Alvan Ibeh: It Doesn’t Cost to Smile

Fr Alvan Ibeh reflects on the power of a simple, sincere smile to uplift others and express inner joy, encouraging us to share this small but […]
September 9, 2025

Lifesaving Gift for Aylsham Church

Parishioners at St John of the Cross Catholic Church in Aylsham have welcomed the installation of a new defibrillator, generously donated by the Swimming Teachers’ Association […]
September 8, 2025

Faith in the Home: St Carlo Acutis

In this Faith in the Home article, Dr Antonia Braithwaite explores how St Carlo Acutis, a tech-savvy teenager with a deep love for the Eucharist, offers […]
September 4, 2025

Bishop Peter Sends East Anglian Pilgrims Forth in Hope

The Diocese of East Anglia marked a joyful start to the National Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope this morning as Bishop Peter Collins celebrated 10am Mass at […]
September 4, 2025

Trinity Church Saved for Worship & Community Use

The Catholic Diocese of East Anglia has acquired the former Trinity United Reformed Church which neighbours the site of St John’s Cathedral in Norwich, subject to […]
September 4, 2025

Standing Together Against Modern Slavery

On Friday 10 October 2025, the Rotary Club of Norwich St Edmund will host a Modern Slavery Conference at the Salvation Army Citadel, Norwich. Running from […]
September 3, 2025

Talk in Bury St Edmunds to Aid Vestment Restoration

A fundraising talk in Bury St Edmunds this September will celebrate the life of a much-loved priest while raising money for the restoration of historic parish […]
September 2, 2025

Book Sale to Support Cathedral Building Fund

The Duckett Library at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich, will be hosting its much-anticipated Big Book Sale from 7 September, with all proceeds […]
September 1, 2025

Preparing for the Season of Creation

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the encyclical Laudato Si’ by Pope Francis and the 800th anniversary of the composition of the Canticle of the […]
September 1, 2025

Norwich Catenians Celebrate 100 Years at Gala Dinner

The Norwich Circle of the Catenian Association marked its 100th anniversary with a Gala Dinner at the Top of the Terrace, overlooking the pitch at Norwich […]
August 29, 2025

East Timor Community Meets Fr John in Cambridge

Leaders of the East Timor Community in Cambridge (ETICC) recently met with Fr John Minh to discuss key aspects of the community’s spiritual life, including Mass […]
August 28, 2025

Be first to read September Catholic East Anglia online

The September 2025 edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now published online and paper copies will be available in parishes later this week. The […]
August 28, 2025

St George’s Prepares for Operation Christmas Child

St George’s Catholic Parish in Norwich is once again preparing to take part in Operation Christmas Child (OCC), the well-known outreach ministry run by Samaritan’s Purse. […]