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October 28, 2019

Anthony takes a step closer to priesthood

Seminarian Anthony Asomugha received the Ministry of Acolyte on 26 October at a service at Allen Hall in Chelsea. Anthony, from St John’s Cathedral in Norwich, […]
October 24, 2019

Be first to read the November Catholic East Anglia paper

The November 2019 edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now available online and contains news and pictures of a key East Anglia role in […]
October 24, 2019

New knights, entertaining students

Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a quartet of new knights in Norwich, a talk on the Living Stones of the Holy […]
October 18, 2019

The God who Speaks initiative is launched

The ‘God who Speaks’ initiative, which is a partnership between the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and the Bible Society, began on September 30 […]
October 17, 2019

Stories of East Anglians in Rome for Newman Mass

More stories about East Anglians in Rome for the Newman canonisation are emerging including a journey of thanksgiving, changing perceptions of St Peter’s Square and a […]
October 16, 2019

Letter from Newman shown to Harleston parishioners

Harleston parishioners were shown an original letter written by St John Henry Newman at Mass on Sunday October 13 – the day that he was canonised […]
October 15, 2019

New priest inducted, Posada reminder, charity appeal

Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a new priest in Stowmarket, a Posada reminder and a charity back-pack appeal. On Tuesday October […]
October 14, 2019

Jean’s Rome trip after 30-year link with Newman cause

Jean Johnson from Ipswich was in Rome for the canonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman – a cause with which she has been personally involved for […]
October 14, 2019

Papal blessing as Norfolk family go to Rome canonisation

Three generations of a Thetford family attended the Cardinal John Henry Newman canonisation Mass in Rome yesterday (October 13) after a personal invitation from Pope Francis […]
October 14, 2019

Peter’s key role in Newman canonisation Mass in Rome

Diocese of East Anglia seminarian, Deacon Peter Wygnański described as the “privilege of a lifetime” the moment he sang the Gospel in front of large crowds […]
October 13, 2019

Jack is honoured for church history and music work

Jack Robbins, a parishioner of St Dominic’s Church, Downham Market, and former Head of St Gregory’s School, Bedford, has received an honorary Master of Arts Degree […]
October 12, 2019

Norwich parishioners create penny paths of peace

St George’s Parish in Norwich has decided to get ‘Hands On’ and link with a Colombian community to help create a brighter future for young people. […]
October 11, 2019

Fr Anthony retires after 50 years of ministry

Fr Anthony Shryane has retired after 50 years of ministry, 21 of which were in St Etheldreda’s parish, Ely, reports Stella Fox. The parish celebrated the […]
October 10, 2019

Colourful school, church history day, angelic celebration

Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a bright school charity day, the history of a church revealed and a international celebration of […]
October 9, 2019

New priests in Wisbech and Ipswich, Acle churches event

Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes news of priestly installations in Wisbech and Ipswich and an ecumenical gathering in Acle. Fr James […]