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February 6, 2026

Ipswich Deanery Youth Day

As part of the Diocese of East Anglia’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Ignite Team is hosting a series of special Deanery Youth Days, beginning on 14 […]
January 15, 2026

Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage Launch

The Diocesan Youth Service is excited to be planning two pilgrimages. This summer 2026 we’ll be joining with the wider Diocese in Lourdes, and in Summer […]
November 23, 2025

Ignite Team Reports Growth, Joy and New Initiatives

The Diocese of East Anglia’s annual Youth Service newsletter highlights a year marked by growth, renewed enthusiasm, and a powerful sense of the Holy Spirit at […]
November 19, 2025

Weekend Retreat For Women Age 18 – 35

The Diocesan Youth Service is organising a weekend retreat in York (6-8 March 2026) for women aged 18-35. It is a great opportunity to go on […]
November 17, 2025

Finding God in Every Stone

Nine-year-old Maximilian Clovis from Walsingham shares how discovering the hidden beauty inside ordinary stones helped him see God’s presence in all of creation. This summer, my […]
October 27, 2025

Ignite Team Welcomes Two New Members

The Ignite Team is the Youth Mission Team for the Diocese of East Anglia. Established in 2014, it serves Jesus in the Church by sharing the […]
September 12, 2025

Young Leaders Formation

The Ignite Team is excited to be launching a Young Leaders formation initiative, specifically for those aged 16 – 22 who want to be empowered for […]
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 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 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 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 18, 2025

Hamish MacQueen live in concert… tomorrow!

Join Hamish MacQueen for a special one-night concert on Saturday 19 July where he’ll share his journey of faith and music — raising funds to support […]
June 20, 2025

Children’s Pilgrimage: Joyful Gathering at Walsingham

Under warm skies and the gaze of Our Lady of Walsingham, families and children from across the Diocese of East Anglia gathered on 31 May for […]
June 13, 2025

Glorious Pentecost Mass & Confirmations Fill Cathedral

The Diocese of East Anglia came together in joyful celebration on Sunday 8 June for a Solemn Pontifical Mass with Confirmations at St John the Baptist […]
May 28, 2025

St Alban’s Student Received into Full Communion

On Sunday 18 May, a dedicated student from St Alban’s Catholic High School in Ipswich experienced profound joy as he was received into full communion with […]