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August 13, 2023

Catholic sister to make final vows in Cambridge

Sr Mary Gonçalves, F.D.C., is set to make her final vows after nine years with the Daughters of Divine Charity, who have been in East Anglia […]
August 11, 2023

St Dominic’s celebrates five First Communions

On June 11 St Dominic’s, in Downham Market Parish, joyfully celebrated five children receiving their First Holy Communion, marking a significant cross-generational occasion for the community. Janelle […]
August 10, 2023

Our Lady returns to Ipswich church after 485 years

Almost 500 years after a statue of Our Lady of Ipswich was removed from its shrine in the town by Thomas Cromwell’s men, a replica has […]
August 10, 2023

Filipino community in Sawston reunites after decades

The Filipino community in Sawston has had its first gathering since the mid-2000s when they started living in the village. Nieva Cortez reports. Father John Minh […]
August 9, 2023

Two amazing weeks with 1.5m pilgrims in Portugal

A 57-strong Diocese of East Anglia mostly-young pilgrims spent almost two weeks at World Youth Day in Portugal, having a fun, joyful and faith-enriching time. Keith […]
August 8, 2023

Bury St Edmunds initiative raises £3,000 for church

Participants from various backgrounds united in Bury St Edmunds for ‘The Tease,’ a trail/challenge event on Sunday July 16, raising £3,000 for Lawshall Catholic church and […]
August 6, 2023

1.5 million attend final WYD Mass with Pope Francis

An estimated 1.5 million people attended the final Mass of World Youth Day, and the overnight Vigil before it, with Pope Francis, at the Field of […]
August 5, 2023

East Anglia Diocese to host KSC relic tour 2023

This August, from the 12th – 17th, the East Anglia Diocese will host the KSC Relic Tour 2023, showcasing relics of St Columba, St Andrew, and […]
August 5, 2023

800,000 watch Way of the Cross with Pope Francis

An estimated 800,000 people, including Pope Francis, witnessed a dramatic portrayal of the Way of the Cross and East Anglian pilgrims also heard Bishop Robert Barron […]
August 4, 2023

Paul Raynes shares his diaconate vocation journey

Paul Raynes is not only the Director of Operations and Finance for the Diocese of East Anglia but also, since July 29, its newest permanent deacon. […]
August 4, 2023

Pope Francis arrives at a joyful World Youth Day

Pope Francis arrived at World Youth Day in Lisbon today, where he was seen close-up by young Diocese of East Anglia pilgrims, who also attended a […]
August 3, 2023

Bishop announces East Anglian Caritas festivals

A series of Caritas festivals across the Diocese of East Anglia, starting this November, has been announced by Bishop Peter Collins as a celebration of love […]
August 3, 2023

Catechesis and talks start at World Youth Day

Young Diocese of East Anglia pilgrims in Portugal for World Youth Day, spent their second full day in Lisbon and attended the first of the Rise […]
August 2, 2023

Bishop Peter ordains Paul Raynes to the diaconate

On July 29, Paul Raynes was ordained to the diaconate at The Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich, by Bishop Peter Collins, in a ceremony […]
August 2, 2023

Hundreds of thousands attend Opening Mass in Lisbon

Young Diocese of East Anglia pilgrims in Portugal for World Youth Day spent their first full day in Lisbon and attended the Opening Mass with hundreds […]