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August 18, 2025

Notre Dame High School Holds Prayer Vigil

In his letter to the Romans, St Paul urges the faithful to “rejoice in hope” and to “be constant in prayer” (Romans 12:12). Inspired by these […]
July 10, 2025

Jubilant Jubilee Masses Unite SJB Trust Schools

In this Jubilee Year, the Catholic Church is inviting communities everywhere to experience the joy and strength that comes from coming together in faith. It is […]
June 6, 2025

From Building Site to Outstanding School

In just under three years, St John Henry Newman Catholic Primary School in Peterborough has undergone a transformation few could have imagined — from a building […]
April 28, 2025

Long-Serving Headteacher Retires from St Alban’s

After 18 years of dedicated leadership, Mr Joseph McCrossan has retired as Headteacher of St Alban’s Catholic Primary School, Cambridge.  His final day on Friday 4 […]
March 31, 2025

Kate Pereira Named New Director of Schools

Bishop Peter Collins has appointed Kate Pereira to succeed Andy Stone as the Diocese of East Anglia’s Director of Schools from September 2025. Kate is currently […]
March 11, 2025

St Benet’s School for Peace Celebrates 20 Years

The St Benet’s School for Peace, located near Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been providing education and hope to displaced children for […]
March 10, 2025

Notre Dame High School Embraces the Jubilee Year

Notre Dame High School in Norwich has joyfully welcomed the Jubilee Year of Hope, embarking on a journey of faith through prayer and service. To mark […]
March 5, 2025

Faith in Action at St John Fisher High School

St John Fisher Catholic High School in Peterborough has been actively engaging students in faith-led social action, with Caritas Ambassador training, a visit from Bishop Peter […]
February 2, 2025

Poignant Holocaust Memorial Day Service in Norwich

On Monday, 27 January, communities across the world came together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to remembering the millions of lives lost […]
January 29, 2025

St Alban’s School Launches Jubilee Year of Hope

St Alban’s Catholic High School in Ipswich marked the opening of the Jubilee Year of Hope on Friday, 24 January with a creative initiative called Words […]
January 24, 2025

St Francis of Assisi Pupils Raise Funds for Good Cause

Pupils, parents and staff at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School in Norwich has been enthusiastically fundraising to support those in need, reflecting the principles […]
January 2, 2025

Catholic schools invited to celebrate the Jubilee Year

Chair of the Catholic Education Service, Rt Rev Marcus Stock, has invited all Catholic schools in England and Wales to join together as pilgrims of hope […]
October 4, 2024

700 East Anglia pupils attend Annual Schools Mass

Each year, schools from across the diocese gather together at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist for the celebration of the Annual Schools Mass. This […]
August 3, 2024

150 Cambridge students embark on Annual Pilgrimage

150 students from St Bede’s Inter-Church School in Cambridge took part in the annual Bede Trail Pilgrimage to the North-East earlier in July. They travelled north […]
July 23, 2024

Bishop visits Ipswich School, 750 students attend Mass

On Thursday July 18, Bishop Peter Collins visited St Alban’s Catholic High School in Ipswich for the first time as Bishop. He was given a tour […]