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October 7, 2020

New podcast explores the Creed in twenty sections

Fr Andrew Eburne, Chaplain to the University of East Anglia, has launched a new podcast introducing and exploring the different articles of the Creed. “This is […]
October 6, 2020

40 children celebrate First Communion in King’s Lynn

King’s Lynn Parish celebrated first Holy Communions for 40 children over six separate Masses during the last two weekend in September, reports Fr Gordon Adam. The […]
October 5, 2020

Pope Francis issues Encyclical Letter: Fratelli Tutti

Fratelli tutti is the title Pope Francis has chosen for his encyclical letter dedicated to “human fraternity” and “social friendship”. He said: “I offer this social […]
October 5, 2020

Octogenarian cyclists raise funds for Costessey parish

Although many charity events were cancelled this year, Michael and Paula Hughes were still on their tandem raising funds through sponsorship. Michael shares this report. Amid […]
October 2, 2020

First Holy Communions celebrated in Lowestoft

First Holy Communion was celebrated in three Masses at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Lowestoft, on Saturday September 26, reports Kathy Fallon. No more than […]
October 1, 2020

Tributes paid to inspirational charity co-founder

Tributes have been paid to Bob Maidment, the inspirational co-founder and treasurer of charity Support Cambodia, and a parishioner of Sacred Heart based in Aylsham. Bob, […]
September 29, 2020

Tribute to renowned East Anglian Catholic historian

Dr Francis Young pays tribute to renowned East Anglian Catholic historian Joy Rowe who died on September 7 at the age of 93. Joy was a […]
September 28, 2020

Cambridge Catholics celebrate Season of Creation

A group of CAFOD supporters in Cambridge marked the Season of Creation with a walk in beautiful autumn sunshine. Jane Crone from CAFOD reports. The event […]
September 25, 2020

Mgr Philip Moger is Walsingham Shrine’s new Rector

On the Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham Bishop Alan inducted Mgr Philip Moger as the new Rector of the National Shrine at Walsingham. Mgr Moger […]
September 23, 2020

New Head is full of plans for St Mary’s Lowestoft

St Mary’s RC Primary School in Lowestoft has welcomed Mrs Ewa Parker as the new Head of School. Her predecessor, Imelda Cooper, retired in July. Mrs […]
September 22, 2020

600-year-old Psalm manuscript found at Oxburgh Hall

An archaeologist working alone through lockdown in the attic rooms of Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk has uncovered one of the largest underfloor archaeology hauls of its […]
September 21, 2020

Bishop Alan ordains Andrew Neate to the priesthood

As he ordained Andrew Neate to the priesthood on Saturday, Bishop Alan encouraged him to mould his life on the mystery of the Lord’s presence. Fr […]
September 18, 2020

Bishop welcomes return of East Anglia paper

In a message welcoming the return of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper to parishes, Bishop Alan Hopes issues a call to return to Mass in person. […]
September 18, 2020

Candidates advance on the road to the Diaconate

Bishop Alan recently celebrated Mass at Poringland for the three men in formation for the permanent diaconate. Professor John Morrill reports. One of the three men […]
September 16, 2020

Wisdom on how to evangelise in uncertain times

Michael Dopp from Canada and the U Evangelize Team are organising a free webinar to look at how we can share the Gospel as the world […]