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February 6, 2026

Ipswich Deanery Youth Day

As part of the Diocese of East Anglia’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Ignite Team is hosting a series of special Deanery Youth Days, beginning on 14 […]
January 15, 2026

Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage Launch

The Diocesan Youth Service is excited to be planning two pilgrimages. This summer 2026 we’ll be joining with the wider Diocese in Lourdes, and in Summer […]
December 22, 2025

Upbeat Advent: Hamish’s New Song Now Streaming

A joyful new song for Advent, written by Hamish MacQueen, Director of Youth Service for the Diocese of East Anglia, has arrived across major music platforms. […]
November 23, 2025

Ignite Team Reports Growth, Joy and New Initiatives

The Diocese of East Anglia’s annual Youth Service newsletter highlights a year marked by growth, renewed enthusiasm, and a powerful sense of the Holy Spirit at […]
October 28, 2025

Young Leaders Find Renewal and Hope at Clare Priory

During the weekend of 18-19 October 2025 around 35 young leaders from across the Diocese of East Anglia gathered at Clare Priory for a retreat coordinated […]
October 27, 2025

Ignite Team Welcomes Two New Members

The Ignite Team is the Youth Mission Team for the Diocese of East Anglia. Established in 2014, it serves Jesus in the Church by sharing the […]
August 2, 2025

Updates from Rome: Youth Pilgrimage – Days 2 to 5

Pilgrims from the Diocese of East Anglia have been soaking up both the sunshine and the spirit of the Jubilee of Youth in Rome, with days […]
July 22, 2025

Ignite Team and Young Leaders Recognised

On a radiant Sunday morning, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the 11am Mass at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist was a joyful […]
May 22, 2025

Hamish MacQueen Live in Concert

Join Hamish MacQueen for a special one-night concert on Saturday 19 July where he’ll share his journey of faith and music — raising funds to support […]
May 15, 2025

Ignite Festival: Weekend of Faith, Joy & Transformation

On the weekend of 3–4 May, nearly 400 young people and leaders from across the Diocese of East Anglia gathered at St Benedict’s Catholic School, Bury […]
April 16, 2025

Young Catholics Gather at Wembley Arena

On Saturday 15 March, just under 200 young Catholics from the Diocese of East Anglia joined thousands of others for an unforgettable day of faith, fellowship […]
March 18, 2025

Ignite Team Travel to Plymouth to Spread God’s Word

In early February the Ignite Team headed to Genesis House in Plymouth to learn different ways to evangelise. Rebecca Bretherton joined the team and reports. We […]
February 28, 2025

GLOW Youth Event: A Day of Faith and Fellowship

Young people across the Diocese of East Anglia are invited to an exciting day of faith, fun, and fellowship at the GLOW Bury Deanery Youth Event. […]
February 18, 2025

Excitement Builds for Evangelisation Conference

Members of the Diocesan Commission for Evangelisation are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Evangelisation and Culture Conference, set to take place this weekend (21–22 February) at the […]
January 28, 2025

Ignite Team Makes Pilgrimage to Northern France

Fr Peter Wygnanski reports back after The Diocese’s Ignite Team embarked on a short but spiritually enriching pilgrimage to Northern France, visiting historic cathedrals and sacred […]