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April 21, 2025

Bishop Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

Bishop Peter Collins pays tribute to Pope Francis following the passing of the Holy Father, aged 88.  It is with great sadness that we have received […]
April 21, 2025

Pope Francis Requiescat in Pace

Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican Press Office has confirmed. He served as the 265th successor of St Peter from his election on 13 […]
April 20, 2025

Easter Joy Fills the Cathedral of St John the Baptist

The Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich was filled to the rafters on Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025, as the faithful from across the […]
April 20, 2025

Easter Vigil: A Radiant Celebration of New Life

On the evening of Holy Saturday, 19 April 2025, the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich was filled with a profound sense of reverence […]
April 18, 2025

Solemn Good Friday Celebration: Passion of the Lord

On Friday 18 April 2025, the Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist in Norwich was filled with reverent silence as the Diocese of East Anglia […]
April 18, 2025

A Night of Service & Silent Adoration at the Cathedral

On the evening of Thursday 17 April 2025, the Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist in Norwich was filled with profound reverence and solemn beauty […]
April 17, 2025

Chrism Mass Draws Hundreds to Packed Cathedral

On Tuesday 15 April, the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich was filled to capacity as clergy and parishioners from across the Diocese of […]
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 […]
April 15, 2025

Palm Sunday Marked with Solemn Procession & Mass

Palm Sunday, the gateway to Holy Week, was prayerfully marked at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist with a solemn procession and Mass, led by […]
April 14, 2025

Fr Alvan Ibeh: The Power of Persistent Prayer

In his monthly column Fr Alvan Ibeh reflects on the power of persistent prayer in our lives. Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given […]
April 11, 2025

Clergy Gather for Day of Recollection at Clare Priory

Bishop Peter Collins, twenty-seven priests and two permanent deacons gathered at Clare Priory on 3 April for the Diocese of East Anglia’s Lent Clergy Day of […]
April 10, 2025

Fr Alvan Ibeh Releases his Second Book

Fr Desmond Agomuo says A Fountain of Hope Book 2 is a must-read for those seeking hope, strength and spiritual renewal.  A Fountain of Hope: Book […]
April 9, 2025

Faith in the Home: Mary Gardens

Marriage and Family Life Coordinator, Dr Antonia Braithwaite, highlights the benefits of creating a ‘Mary Garden’ as a way for families to create a devotional outdoor […]
April 8, 2025

Bishop Welcomes Adorno Fathers to St Laurence’s

On Saturday 29 March, Bishop Peter paid a pastoral visit to St Laurence’s Church in Cambridge to celebrate the evening Vigil Mass alongside Fr Robin Mampallithadathil […]
April 7, 2025

Jubilee Mass of the Sick and Healthcare Workers

St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich was filled with reverence and compassion on Saturday 5 April as Bishop Peter Collins celebrated the Jubilee Mass of […]