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October 11, 2017

Sr Mary Clare’s contribution in Peterborough celebrated

The amazing contribution of Sr Mary Clare Mason to the parish of St Peter and All Souls Parish in Peterborough over 16 years was celebrated with […]
October 11, 2017

Suffolk pupil praised for helping to save drowning man

A Catholic prep school pupil in Suffolk has been commended for assisting a drowning man whilst on holiday in the Lake District. Moreton Hall Prep School […]
October 10, 2017

Port chaplain commissioned at AoS Mass in Norwich

A Mass in honour of Our Lady Star of the Sea was held at St John the Baptist Cathedral Norwich on September 26, organised by Apostleship […]
October 6, 2017

Norfolk convent welcomes "party girls" for new TV series

The Daughters of Divine Charity in Swaffham are set to feature in a new high-profile four-part TV documentary on Channel 5 called Bad Habits when five […]
October 3, 2017

Tributes paid to 101-year-old priest Mgr Augustine Hoey

Monsignor Augustine Hoey, a priest of the Diocese of Westminster, who lived in Walsingham for some years to pray for and support the work of the […]
October 2, 2017

Diocese celebrates Mass in Cambodian-style

Over 100 people from 10 parishes across the Diocese joined together for the Cambodian Pchum Ben (Holy Souls) Mass at Sacred Heart, North Walsham on Friday […]
September 29, 2017

Pro Life Pilgrimage draws 1,000 supporters to Walsingham

The annual Pro Life Pilgrimage to Walsingham saw 1,000 pilgrims gather on September 17, in the 50th year since the passing of the Abortion Act in […]
September 27, 2017

East Anglia pilgrims in inspirational visit to Holy Land

Pilgrims from the Diocese of East Anglia have visited the Holy Land recently and an opportunity to join a pilgrimage of remembrance to Belgium is being […]
September 26, 2017

School celebrates 60th anniversary and £3.5m opening

A full day of celebrations on Monday marked the 60th anniversary of St Martha’s Catholic primary school in King’s Lynn and the official opening of a […]
September 25, 2017

Peterborough school showcased in Parliamentary Review

St John Fisher Catholic High School in Peterborough has been highlighted as an excellent school in the 2016/17 Parliamentary Review, which showcases best practice to leading […]
September 20, 2017

East Anglia schools gather for Norwich celebration Mass

Around 700 pupils and teachers from 25 Catholic schools across the Diocese of East Anglia gathered at St John's Cathedral in Norwich today (September 20) to […]
September 19, 2017

Sacred Heart in Southwold awarded £250,000 grant

The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart in Southwold has been awarded a Heritage Lottery grant of £250,000 to repair and restore the church tower and […]
September 16, 2017

East Anglia pilgrims visit ‘wonderful’ Lourdes

The Diocese of East Anglia was, once again, well represented on the Catholic Association Pilgrimage to Lourdes (18-25 August) ' taking more priests and more nurses […]
September 15, 2017

Bishop opens Walsingham retreat centre with a blessing

Dowry House Retreat, the new retreat facility for the RC National Shrine in Walsingham, has been officially opened by Bishop Alan Hopes. Bishop Alan celebrated midday […]
September 14, 2017

Norwich CAFOD supporters raise £94,000 for charity

A CAFOD group of supporters from St George’s Church in Norwich has raised a magnificent £94,000 for the Catholic international development charity over the last 25 […]