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May 20, 2025

Be first to read June Catholic East Anglia online

The June 2025 edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now published online and paper copies will be available in parishes later this week. The […]
May 19, 2025

Fr Alvan Ibeh: Becoming Apostles of Mercy

In his monthly column Fr Alvan Ibeh says we are called to become apostles of mercy by receiving God’s boundless compassion and sharing it with a […]
May 16, 2025

Prudence & Courage: Gathering of Charismatic Family

On Saturday 12 April 2025, clergy and representatives from across the Diocese of East Anglia came together at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist for […]
May 15, 2025

Ignite Festival: Weekend of Faith, Joy & Transformation

On the weekend of 3–4 May, nearly 400 young people and leaders from across the Diocese of East Anglia gathered at St Benedict’s Catholic School, Bury […]
May 14, 2025

Restoration Work Begins at St Felix Church, Felixstowe

An ambitious restoration and conservation project has begun at St Felix Catholic Church in Felixstowe, aiming to return the church’s magnificent great east window to its […]
May 13, 2025

Bishop Calls for Rejection of Assisted Dying Bill

Bishop Peter Collins is urging the public to contact their MPs and oppose the End of Life Bill, warning that it lacks proper scrutiny and poses […]
May 13, 2025

St Edmund’s Pays Tribute to the Late Pope Francis

Following the recent death of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Catholic community in Bury St Edmunds gathered in prayer and mourning at St Edmund’s Church to […]
May 12, 2025

Christians Unite for Walk of Witness in Costessey

On Good Friday morning, around 50 parishioners from the Christian churches in Costessey came together to take part in a Walk of Witness through the town. […]
May 9, 2025

Statement Following the Election of Pope Leo XIV

Bishop Peter Collins welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV with joy, affirming his deep faith, global service, and readiness to lead the Church with humility […]
May 9, 2025

Pope Leo XIV: A Shepherd Rooted in Mission and Unity

The Diocese of East Anglia offers prayers and support for the new Holy Father. The Diocese of East Anglia joins the global Catholic community in giving […]
May 8, 2025

Sawston’s Good Friday Walk of Witness

On Good Friday 2025, the Christian community of Sawston once again came together in a beautiful display of faith and fellowship for the annual Walk of […]
May 7, 2025

Diocese Unites in Joyful Pilgrimage to Walsingham

On Monday, 5 May 2025, the Diocese of East Anglia gathered in faith and fellowship for its annual pilgrimage to Walsingham, England’s Nazareth and a place […]
May 6, 2025

St Peter’s Organ Marathon Raises Over £12,000

A remarkable 10-hour organ-playing marathon was successfully completed by organist Matthew Hardy at St Peter’s Church, Gorleston, on Thursday 10 April, in aid of the church’s […]
May 5, 2025

A Joyful and Colourful Holy Week in Fakenham

Holy Week at St Anthony of Padua in Fakenham was a particularly busy and vibrant time this year, with a series of special events bringing together […]
May 2, 2025

Christians Together in Southwold Unite

Christians Together in Southwold, a vibrant ecumenical group uniting the Southwold Catholic parish, the Anglican Sole Bay Team of churches, and the United Reformed Church, came […]