Latest News

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August 18, 2022

Jean gathers evidence of starvation in East Africa

The Catholic charity SPICMA is appealing for help to feed people in Karamoja, a dry region of Uganda badly hit by the current crisis in East […]
August 17, 2022

A small seed from Beccles keeps growing in Congo

St Benet’s in Beccles is launching a new series of fundraising activities for a school in the Democratic Republic of Congo founded 21 years ago after […]
August 15, 2022

Clare Priory to host autumn festival for young adults

Building on the success of the Ignite Festival for teenagers, Diocesan Youth Services are launching a new festival ‘Transform’ for young adults aged 16-30. It will […]
August 10, 2022

Faith comes alive from nine months in the Highlands

Maria Belderbos recently came back inspired by nine months she spent at Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer in the western Scottish Highlands. Maria, who is […]
August 9, 2022

New Dawn Conference rises again in Walsingham

The New Dawn in the Church charismatic conference returned to Walsingham this year after a long break caused by the pandemic. Though smaller than it was […]
July 26, 2022

Priestly anniversaries and Ipswich pilgrimage

Latest news from the Diocese of East Anglia includes anniversaries of clergy in Diss and a pilgrimage to the Shine of Our Lady of Grace. The […]
July 22, 2022

Ipswich parish says farewell to popular Carmelite priest

Fr Bineesh Elanjikkal OCD will be moving back to India in September and St Mark’s parish in Ipswich has given him a great send-off. Christine Meadway […]
July 19, 2022

Abbey celebrations, Catholic Voices, Corpus Christi

Latest news from the Diocese of East Anglia includes Abbey celebrations in Bury St Edmunds, a conference with Bishop Barron, and Corpus Christi in Cambridge. Abbey […]
July 18, 2022

Bishop Alan celebrates special Mass for Altar Servers

Altar Servers from across the Diocese gathered for a special service at St John’s Cathedral and a BBQ in the garden. Around 110 altar servers attended […]
July 11, 2022

SVP is back on the pilgrim route to Walsingham

After a two-year gap due to Covid, the SVP National Pilgrimage to Walsingham has resumed. Bishop Alan Hopes came to welcome the pilgrims and mingled with […]
July 7, 2022

Queen honours Mark’s 20-year battle against slavery

Mark Little is on a 20-year quest to battle slavery in India, Nepal, Thailand and Norfolk, which led to him being awarded an MBE by the […]
July 7, 2022

BIFFA Award brings Narthex toilets up to standard

Completion of a £50k project to refurbish toilets will make the Narthex a more welcoming and sustainable venue for parishioners and visitors alike. Last year the […]
July 6, 2022

Gianluca Savini joins the permanent diaconate

Bishop Alan Hopes ordained Gianluca Savini in St John’s Cathedral in Norwich as the latest member of the permanent diaconate in the diocese. Gianluca Savini will […]
July 4, 2022

Experts share wisdom on cherishing historic buildings

The first Historic Churches Conference in the Diocese took place at St John’s Cathedral, organised by Eloise Limmer. The event took place on Friday June 24, […]
July 2, 2022

Sacred Heart meal, renewal day, Platinum Jubilee

Latest news from the Diocese of East Anglia includes a Sacred Heart celebration in Dereham, a renewal day in Clare and a Platinum Jubilee event in […]