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February 9, 2026

East Anglia Religious Community Unite at Cathedral

On Monday 2 February, Bishop Peter joined Religious from across the Diocese for the annual Mass marking the Presentation of the Lord and the World Day […]
January 22, 2026

Vocations Spotlight: Fr Peter Wygnanski

As the Diocese of East Anglia continues to celebrate its 50th Jubilee Year, we are shining a spotlight on the people who live out their vocations […]
December 10, 2025

Clergy Gather for Advent Day of Recollection

Thirty clergy from across the Diocese of East Anglia — both priests and deacons — gathered at Clare Priory on Tuesday 2 December for a Day […]
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 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 2, 2025

Remembering Father Tom Fenlon, SMA (1945–2025)

Father Tom Fenlon, SMA, died peacefully on 23 January 2025 at the age of 79. He served in the Diocese of East Anglia for sixteen years […]
March 13, 2025

Fr Anthony Foreman Celebrates Diamond Jubilee

Parishioners, clergy, and friends gathered in great numbers at Our Lady and St Etheldreda, Newmarket, to celebrate a truly momentous occasion – the 60th Anniversary Mass […]
February 17, 2025

Fr Alvan Ibeh: Seeing God’s hand at Work in My Life

In the second part of his article, Seeing God’s Hand at Work in My Life, Fr Alvan reflects on recognising God’s presence and guidance in every […]
February 11, 2025

Fr Simon Davies new Priest at Our Lady and St Joseph’s

The parish community of Our Lady and St Joseph’s in Sheringham & Cromer warmly welcomed Bishop Peter Collins on 3 February for the formal induction of […]
February 5, 2025

A Celebration of Religious Life

On 1 February, the Diocese of East Anglia gathered for a deeply significant moment of spiritual renewal and fellowship. The Mass for Religious, held at the […]
January 15, 2025

Apostles of Jesus: Spreading Faith and Education

Jean Johnson, a parishioner in Ipswich, reflects on a transformative journey that began with a conversation in 2004 at the Birmingham Oratory.  In the summer of […]
January 14, 2025

Fr Alvan Ibeh: Seeing God’s Hand at Work in My Life

Fr Alvan Ibeh’s article, Seeing God’s Hand at Work in My Life, reflects on recognising God’s presence and guidance in every aspect of life, especially during […]
January 8, 2025

Sad Farewells as Parish Bids Goodbye to Fr Trindade

Parishioners of Our Lady and St Joseph, Sheringham and Cromer, gathered on the Feast of the Epiphany for a joyous bring-and-share meal, which became a heartfelt […]
October 29, 2024

Fr Eric Taru

Fr Eric Taru Ordained: July 9, 2023 Serving: The Catholic National Shrine and Basilica, Walsingham Address: The Priory, Shields, 23 High Street, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6AZ […]
October 29, 2024

Fr Sunday Ikpe

Fr Sunday Ikpe Ordained: July 1, 2006 Serving: The Catholic National Shrine and Basilica, Walsingham Address: The Priory, Shields, 23 High Street, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6AZ […]