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April 21, 2022

Exhibition charts campaign against plastic pollution

The Diocese of East Anglia has signed up as a full partner in the East of England Plastics Coalition, a group of civic and business organisations […]
April 20, 2022

Ramsey offers refreshment to Walsingham pilgrims

A group of pilgrims paused for rest and refreshment at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ramsey enroute from Kettering to Walsingham. Ramsey lies in Cambridgeshire, […]
April 19, 2022

Diocese welcomes new members with light and fire

Bishop Alan Hopes spoke of the triumph over death as he baptised and confirmed new church members during the Easter Vigil at St John’s Cathedral. Family […]
April 9, 2022

Stained glass in Cathedral recovers its former glory

The Devlin-Plumber stained glass company has recently restored the window in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of St John’s Cathedral. “Stone-carvers, stone-masons, and window workers have been […]
April 8, 2022

Young walkers raise funds for new pro-life organisation

A group of young East Anglia Catholics have completed a 30-mile sponsored walk to raise funds for Abortion Resistance, a brand-new pro-life initiative. On March 26 they […]
April 4, 2022

Bishop Alan consecrates Russia and Ukraine to Mary

Following the appeal from Pope Francis, Bishop Alan Hopes joined fellow bishops worldwide in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March […]
April 2, 2022

Bishop Alan dedicates new altar at St John’s Cathedral

Cathedral mason Bruce Riley embedded relics of the saints as Bishop Alan Hopes dedicated an altar in the Chapel of the Most Precious Blood in St […]
April 1, 2022

All Souls Cook Out nourishes £1.3m fundraising project

The International Cookout Day at St Peter and All Souls in Peterborough provided a substantial boost to its fundraising for essential repair work on the church. […]
April 1, 2022

Radio Maria teenagers win audio award for innovation

Radio Maria England’s Youth Team – RMEY Faith Vibe – has been named as Most Innovative in the Young Audio Awards.  The announcement was made on […]
March 31, 2022

Fr James prays at the Hill of Crosses for a broken world

Fr James Caulfield, parish priest of Wisbech, met refugees from Ukraine when he recently visited the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. “I am praying for you […]
March 24, 2022

Norwich conference hears stories of modern slavery

Karen Anstiss from Caritas Bakhita House in London was among speakers at a recent conference on modern slavery held in Norwich Anglican Cathedral. The conference was […]
March 24, 2022

CAFOD and CSAN release joint statement on Ukraine

CAFOD and the Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) have issued a joint statement on Ukraine and begun a joint programme of action. “We stand in solidarity […]
March 22, 2022

Bishop Alan blesses children as Year of St Joseph ends

Bishop Alan celebrated a Mass for the Blessing of Families at St John’s Cathedral to mark the end of the Year of St Joseph. During the […]
March 19, 2022

Stella Maris webinar, Taize evening, handbell ringers

The latest diocesan news includes a webinar with Stella Maris, a Taize evening in Ipswich and an opportunity to join the Halesworth Handbell Ringers. Shipping has […]
March 17, 2022

Yarmouth MP impressed by vision for St Mary’s church

Brandon Lewis CBE MP visited St Mary’s in Yarmouth on March 11 to see the progress of the on the re-roofing of the church. As well […]