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January 17, 2018

New Cambs parish created in Diocese of East Anglia

A new parish was officially launched in the Diocese of East Anglia over the weekend of January 13 and 14 with the creation of Our Lady […]
January 10, 2018

Walsingham Sisters set to open new Dereham convent

The newest religious community in the UK has just received the keys to its very first convent ' a converted barn complex near Dereham in Mid […]
January 9, 2018

Call to respond to Pope’s challenge for Peace Sunday

The Justice and Peace Commission in the Diocese of East Anglia have urged people to respond to a challenge from Pope Francis on Peace Sunday (January […]
January 9, 2018

East Anglia links to new film teaching course on Mary

A new video course on Mary, called Let It Be, has been produced by Catholic Faith Exploration (CaFE), with several Diocese of East Anglia links behind […]
January 8, 2018

Light-filled Norwich celebration of Epiphany to start year

There was a light-filled celebration of Epiphany near Norwich on Saturday evening (January 6) when around 120 young people and their families from across the Diocese […]
January 4, 2018

Diocese has highest number of seminarians for 30 years

The Diocese of East Anglia has 12 men studying for the priesthood at seminaries across Europe, the highest number for 30 years and amongst the largest […]
January 3, 2018

Every leaflet is an invitation to join Norfolk parish

A team from Cromer and Sheringham parish is preparing to hit the streets to invite people to join the parish. Simon Mustoe- Arthur told Rebecca Bretherton […]
January 2, 2018

Golden honour for Steve’s 63 years of service in Norwich

Altar server Steve Aldus has received a gold medal to recognise 63 years of service at St John's Catholic Cathedral in Norwich. Very appropriately, Steve received […]
December 30, 2017

Family theme to Bishop Alan’s pastoral letter on video

Bishop Alan Hopes has released his pastoral letter for The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in both written and video format. Both are now […]
December 30, 2017

A New Year challenge to share your faith

Rebecca Bretherton asks: "Have you invited anyone to join you at Mass this Christmas?" and poses a New Year challenge. If you are reading this article […]
December 23, 2017

Harleston parishioners have a productive charitable year

Harleston parishioners are celebrating raising over £750 for charity by holding several stalls at Fressingfield Produce Market during 2017. Mary Kirk began selling produce to raise […]
December 20, 2017

A Christmas message from Bishop Alan

As we prepare to celebrate the Christmas Season I send my warmest greetings to you all! I hope that it will be a time of great […]
December 20, 2017

Twins use birthday gifts to help transform lives

Two 11-year-oldPeterboroughtwins have asked friends and family for donations instead of birthday presents to ensure families living in poverty receive life changing gifts this Christmas. Catholic […]
December 18, 2017

Catholic East Anglia set to be published monthly

The Catholic East Anglia newspaper will be going monthly from January 2018 to help get news out across the diocese of East Anglia more quickly, and […]
December 15, 2017

Felixstowe seafarers given Communion after loss at sea

Fr John Barnes, parish priest of St Felix Church, Felixstowe provided Holy Communion to a group of seafarers on board their ship after their crew mate […]