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September 1, 2025

Norwich Catenians Celebrate 100 Years at Gala Dinner

The Norwich Circle of the Catenian Association marked its 100th anniversary with a Gala Dinner at the Top of the Terrace, overlooking the pitch at Norwich […]
August 29, 2025

East Timor Community Meets Fr John in Cambridge

Leaders of the East Timor Community in Cambridge (ETICC) recently met with Fr John Minh to discuss key aspects of the community’s spiritual life, including Mass […]
August 28, 2025

Be first to read September Catholic East Anglia online

The September 2025 edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now published online and paper copies will be available in parishes later this week. The […]
August 28, 2025

St George’s Prepares for Operation Christmas Child

St George’s Catholic Parish in Norwich is once again preparing to take part in Operation Christmas Child (OCC), the well-known outreach ministry run by Samaritan’s Purse. […]
August 27, 2025

Parishioners Invited to Share Local Social Action

Through notices in their parish newsletters, parishioners in the deaneries of Bury St Edmunds and Peterborough are being invited to share details of their local charitable […]
August 26, 2025

British Federation of Notre Dame Associations

“Be like the sunflower that follows every movement of the sun, and keep your eyes always turned towards our good God.” — St Julie Billiart The […]
August 21, 2025

Sacred Heart Opens Door to Accessibility

Earlier this year, the late Pope Francis I opened the Jubilee Holy Door in St Peter’s, Rome – a tradition observed every 25 years to mark […]
August 20, 2025

St John Henry Newman: Doctor of the Church

Jean M Johnson reflects on her decades-long journey with St John Henry Newman’s Cause, from his declaration as Venerable through Beatification and Canonisation, to the joy […]
August 18, 2025

Major Boost for ‘At Risk’ Church in Peterborough

A multi-million-pound restoration project to save one of Peterborough’s most historically significant churches has taken a vital step forward this week, with the announcement of support […]
August 18, 2025

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Homily

Each year, on 15 August, the Church celebrates with great joy the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast is one of […]
August 18, 2025

Notre Dame High School Holds Prayer Vigil

In his letter to the Romans, St Paul urges the faithful to “rejoice in hope” and to “be constant in prayer” (Romans 12:12). Inspired by these […]
August 14, 2025

A Fond Farewell to Fr Anthony Asomugha

Parishioners at St Edmund King and Martyr in Bury St Edmunds gathered on 31 July to bid a fond farewell to Fr Anthony Asomugha, who has […]
August 13, 2025

St Benet’s, Beccles to Open for Heritage Week

St Benet’s Catholic Church in Beccles will once again be opening its doors as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days, running from 12-21 September. Visitors […]
August 12, 2025

Unity Corner with Dr Watson: Cardinal Walter Kasper

Unity Corner is a regular feature on Christian Unity by Dr Ian Watson, County Ecumenical Officer for Norfolk and Waveney. His first report highlights the inspiration […]
August 11, 2025

Dereham’s Heart Beats Strong: 100 Years and Beyond

On 25 July 2025, Sacred Heart & St Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Dereham celebrated a momentous milestone — 100 years of faith, service, and community. […]