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May 28, 2026

Papal Encyclical Urges Discernment in AI Age

The Diocese of East Anglia has welcomed Magnifica humanitas, the first social encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, describing it as a significant contribution to the Church’s […]
May 26, 2026

Papal Blessing for a CAFOD Volunteer

There was a morning of joy and celebration at Our Lady of the Annunciation in Poringland on 6 May, writes Jane Crone from CAFOD in East […]
May 14, 2026

Catholics Unite Through “A Million Acts of Hope”

Catholics are being invited to join the “A Million Acts of Hope” Week of Action (13-20 May) by taking part in community-building and solidarity activities that […]
May 12, 2026

Holding Life & Peace at the Heart of Our Witness

This year, two significant messages invite us to reflect deeply on the dignity of human life and the urgent call to peace in our world. The […]
May 1, 2026

Ely Parish Brings Hope to Cambodian Community

In the Diocese of East Anglia, the parish of St Etheldreda’s in Ely continues to live out its mission of solidarity through a growing partnership with […]
April 28, 2026

A Call to Prayer and Action for Survivors of Abuse

On Tuesday 5 May 2026, Catholics across England and Wales will mark the National Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse, an important moment of reflection, […]
April 14, 2026

Notre Dame Pupils Support CAFOD Big Lent Walk

Pupils at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Norwich have once again shown their commitment to faith in action by taking part in the ‘Big Lent Walk’ […]
April 1, 2026

A Listening Ear and Prayerful Support for Those in Need

The Diocese of East Anglia offers a free Ministry of Listening and Prayer for parishioners who may need someone to talk to in a supportive, prayerful […]
March 24, 2026

Costessey UCM Supports Operation Christmas Child

Members of the Our Lady and St Walstan Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM), Costessey group have generously donated £1,250 to Samaritan’s Purse for the Operation Christmas […]
March 20, 2026

Stella Maris: A Lifeline for Seafarers and Fishers

Being a seafarer or a fisher can be a dangerous and difficult vocation. When crisis strikes, the consequences can be devastating, especially if there is no […]
March 4, 2026

St Felix’s Receives Live Simply Award

St Felix’s Church, Haverhill, has become the seventh parish in the Diocese of East Anglia to receive the Live Simply Award. Supported by the Bishops’ Conference […]
February 23, 2026

New Modern Slavery Resources Launched

Additional resources have been added to the Diocesan Caritas web pages to complement the recently released leaflets and posters on the Diocesan Modern Slavery Initiative, says […]
February 23, 2026

A Small Prayer Group to a Global Mission of Mercy

What began in 1999 as a humble prayer gathering has, by God’s grace, grown into a worldwide mission serving some of the most vulnerable people across […]
February 4, 2026

A Rugby Journey of Faith, Service and Solidarity

Séamus Farrelly reflects on 15 years of using rugby to serve children with special needs in East Anglia and beyond, culminating in a Vatican visit that […]
February 3, 2026

Festive Hampers Bring Christmas Joy

Christmas at St John Fisher Catholic School would not be complete without the much-loved tradition of preparing festive hampers for the residents of Friary Court Care […]