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August 6, 2025

Cathedral Café Gets Top Marks in Hygiene Inspection

The Cathedral Café at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, having recently been awarded a five-star hygiene […]
August 5, 2025

Pilgrims from East Anglia Conclude Jubilee of Youth

The final two days of the Jubilee of Youth in Rome were marked by deep spirituality, powerful worship, and joyful fellowship for the group of young […]
August 4, 2025

From Destruction to Restoration: A Testament of Faith

Approximately 18 months ago, a quiet evening at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich took a dramatic turn. As the cathedral was being closed for […]
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 31, 2025

Deacon Mike Vipond Passes After Lifetime of Service

Deacon Mike Vipond died peacefully in Ipswich Hospital, aged 84, on Friday 25 July. Deacon Mike Vipond’s working life was spent in education. He worked as […]
July 30, 2025

Pilgrimage of Hope: Journey Through East Anglia

Pilgrims across England and Wales are being invited to take part in the Pilgrimage of Hope. The Pilgrimage of Hope is a national walking pilgrimage culminating […]
July 29, 2025

Young Pilgrims from East Anglia Arrive in Rome

A large group of young pilgrims from the Diocese of East Anglia, accompanied by Bishop Peter Collins, have arrived in Rome to take part in the […]
July 29, 2025

Farewell and Thank You to David Turner

It was with a mix of gratitude and fondness that the team at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist announced the retirement of much-loved caretaker […]
July 28, 2025

Lunchtime Concert Series Boosts Organ Rebuild Fund

St Peter’s Church in Gorleston has recently hosted a highly successful series of Lunchtime Concerts, raising valuable funds for the church’s Organ Rebuild Fund. Matthew Hardy […]
July 25, 2025

Faith in the Home: Celebrating Name Days

In this edition of Faith in the Home, Monica Underwood from St Etheldreda’s Church in Ely, explores the Catholic tradition of celebrating our Name Day – […]
July 24, 2025

West Norfolk Catenians Raise Over £1,000

The West Norfolk Circle No. 231 of the Catholic Catenian Association has proudly announced the success of their President’s Charity for 2024–2025, raising an impressive £1,005 […]
July 23, 2025

Joyful First Holy Communion in Brandon & Mildenhall

On Saturday 21 June 2025, a joyous celebration took place in the Parish of Brandon and Mildenhall, as 11 young parishioners received the Eucharist for the […]
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 […]
July 21, 2025

Joyful Celebration as 2 Men Ordained to the Diaconate

The Diocese of East Anglia joyfully welcomed two new permanent deacons on Saturday 19 July, as Jonathan Callejo and Jonathan Wright were ordained during a solemn […]
July 18, 2025

Growing a Missional Parish with Divine Renovation

Sharing our faith can often feel daunting, and many express a sense of uncertainty about how to do it. In response to this, the parishes of […]