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September 23, 2021

Bishop Alan gathers ideas for the New Evangelisation

Bishop Alan Hopes has relaunched the Diocesan Commission for the New Evangelisation to take advantage of fresh opportunities. Bishop Alan relaunched the new Commission at the […]
September 22, 2021

Ermie shows the way by saying yes to organ donation

Organ Donation Week has been an opportunity to remember with gratitude much-loved parishioner Ermie Astorga from St John’s Cathedral, who passed away a year ago. Ermie […]
September 16, 2021

Bishop meets mayor, Duckett Library, Ipswich grotto

Bishop Alan Hopes recently met with the Metro Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson, to discuss mutual co-operation. The two covered a range of […]
September 14, 2021

The God Who Speaks, Pope’s intention, Pax Christi

The God who speaks initiative is focussing in September on ‘Scripture and the Environment’. This is to coincide with the Season of Creation and preparations for the […]
September 13, 2021

CAFOD walkers celebrate Climate Sunday at Blickling

Parishioners from North Walsham, Aylsham and Hoveton celebrated Climate Sunday with a beautiful walk on the Blickling estate. Jane Crone from CAFOD reports. The ecumenical Climate […]
September 12, 2021

Couples with miscarriages or infertility are not alone

Bishop Alan Hopes plans to celebrate two special Masses this autumn to support couples affected by miscarriage or infertility. Dr Jess Beckett reports. The two Masses […]
September 9, 2021

East Anglia joins prayers to end tragedy of abortion

Parishioners from East Anglia were among thousands who gathered in London to march for life and pray for an end to abortion. Laurette Burton reports. The […]
September 8, 2021

SVP campaign asks for a million gestures of kindness

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is seeking a million gestures of kindness to address the trail of poverty and loneliness left by the Covid-19 […]
September 7, 2021

Polish Consul pays historic visit to St John’s Cathedral

At the invitation of Bishop Alan Hopes, the Polish Consul General Mateusz Stąsiek visited St John’s Cathedral and paid tribute to Polish servicemen. “It was a […]
September 2, 2021

CAFOD invites you to celebrate the Season of Creation

The annual ecumenical Season of Creation started on September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on October 4, the […]
September 1, 2021

Opportunity to explore wonders of St John’s Cathedral

Four Heritage Open Days in September will give people the chance to discover the rich architecture and history of the Cathedral of St John the Baptist […]
August 31, 2021

Swaffham sister celebrates her solemn profession

Sr Anna Yeo from the Daughters of Divine Charity in Swaffham made her solemn profession during a Mass celebrated in St John’s Cathedral by Bishop Alan […]
August 21, 2021

Deacon Jacob features in ITV memorial programme

Deacon Jacob Cheriyan, Catholic chaplain at HMP Whitemoor, took part in a service to commemorate airmen at the Wellington Memorial inside the prison. The event was […]
August 20, 2021

Opportunity to join a virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes

Members of several parishes from the Diocese of East Anglia are among those who will be joining a virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes, which is being organised […]
August 17, 2021

Sheringham opens up with First Communion event

St Joseph’s parish in Sheringham held its first event since lockdown with the First Communion of Anezka and Bartosz. Fr James Fyfe reports. We had a […]