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December 23, 2018
In the last of the Ignite Team’s Advent blog posts, team member Mary Desbruslais asks whether we ‘leap’ like John the Baptist when we find God […]
December 21, 2018
Diocese of East Anglia seminarian Simon Davies was ordained to the diaconate at St John’s Seminary in Surrey by Bishop Alan Hopes on December 15. Here […]
December 20, 2018
Tributes have been paid to Caritas East Anglia stalwart Val Clark, from Roydon, who has died after a short illness. David Livesey, who worked alongside Val […]
December 19, 2018
The 17th Norwich St George’s Scout Group have had a busy few weeks according to its chair Gillian Hanley. “Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers were on […]
December 17, 2018
We all need God’s forgiveness but it’s good to know exactly where and how we’ve sinned. The Ignite guide to examining your conscience should help you […]
December 16, 2018
Ten parishioners have been honoured with diocesan medals in recognition of their work for St Pancras in Ipswich, reports Stephen Donaghy. Fr Francis Leeder said: “As […]
December 16, 2018
This week’s Advent blog post focuses on Gaudete Sunday, when we reflect on being joyful like Mary at the Annunciation. Rejoice for He is coming! The […]
December 15, 2018
A hand-carved statue of Our Lady which had been hidden in a cupboard for around 20 years has been blessed and placed in a newly-restored chapel […]
December 14, 2018
Saint John of the Cross, who we celebrate on 14th December, said many beautiful things about having a close relationship with Jesus. He also gave some […]
December 13, 2018
Alive in Faith December 2018 Newsletter We are happy to inform you that the latest Alive in Faith newsletter is now available. There are wonderful news […]
December 13, 2018
The January 2019 edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now available online and contains news of an historic visit of reconciliation by the Archbishop […]
December 12, 2018
The Ignite Team and members of the Ignite Lite Team ran a day-long Glow Day retreat at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich on November […]
December 11, 2018
Lectio Divina is a centuries-old tradition of praying with passages from the Bible. Here’s one way you can give it a go: Scripture is from God, […]
December 11, 2018
Two St John’s Cathedral parishioners have spent a fortnight visiting Malawi with development charity Network for a Better World (N4BW). Mary Clarke reports. At the end […]
December 10, 2018
Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology in Cambridge has been celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year and remains faithful to its founding aims of theological education of […]