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March 21, 2025

Diocese Celebrates Rite of Election at Cathedral

On the First Sunday of Lent (9 March), the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich was filled with joy and anticipation as catechumens and […]
March 20, 2025

Bishop Celebrates Mass for East Timorese Community

On 2 March 2025, the Bishop of the Diocese of East Anglia, Rt Revd Peter Collins, together with Canon John Minh (Chaplain) and Fr Bienn Carlo […]
March 19, 2025

Smartphone Free Childhood: Protecting Children

In this Faith In The Home column, Adriana Lyons, member of St Edmund’s parish, highlights the Smartphone Free Childhood initiative which focuses on the growing concern […]
March 18, 2025

Ignite Team Travel to Plymouth to Spread God’s Word

In early February the Ignite Team headed to Genesis House in Plymouth to learn different ways to evangelise. Rebecca Bretherton joined the team and reports. We […]
March 17, 2025

Fr Alvan Ibeh: Spiritual Benefits of Lenten Fasting

Fr Alvan reflects on Lenten fasting, rooted in Jesus’ 40-day fast, a spiritual practice that deepens Christians’ relationship with God by fostering self-denial, prayer, repentance, and […]
March 14, 2025

Cantonese Children’s Fellowship Pilgrimage to OLEM

A group of young pilgrims from the “Jesus Hug” Cantonese Children’s Fellowship embarked on a special pilgrimage to the Church of Our Lady and the English […]
March 14, 2025

Polish Cubs & Brownies Gather in Cambridge for Mass

Polish Cubs and Brownies from Cambridge and Norwich came together for their annual overnight camp on 1 March 2025, strengthening their bonds of friendship and faith. […]
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 […]
March 12, 2025

St Peter’s Organist Honoured for 55 Years of Service

A dedicated church organist has been recognised for 55 years of faithful service at St Peter’s Church, Gorleston. Matthew Hardy first played the organ at St […]
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

Statement regarding Dennis Finbow, former Priest

[Norwich, 10 March 2025] The Diocese of East Anglia has been informed that Dennis Finbow, who once served as a priest in the Diocese of East […]
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 7, 2025

Ash Wednesday Marks the Beginning of Lent

Ash Wednesday, the solemn day that marks the beginning of Lent, was observed on 5 March, with special services held at St John the Baptist Cathedral […]
March 7, 2025

Don’t Forget the Holy Spirit

On Saturday 1 March 2025, up to 100 people gathered at St Laurence’s Catholic Church in Cambridge for a Day of Renewal with Fr Matt Anscombe […]
March 6, 2025

Join the National Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope

Join the National Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope from Norwich to Nottingham in September 2025, a faith-filled journey uniting Catholics in prayer, fellowship, and pilgrimage to mark […]