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September 29, 2024

The Order of Saint Augustine in East Anglia

In his series about the Religious Congregations living and working in the Diocese of East Anglia, Fr Karol Porczak MS, Vicar for the Religious, introduces the […]
September 28, 2024

Discover the transformative power in God’s Word

There is great power in the Word of God says Fr Alvan Ibeh in his regular Voice of Hope column. Are you aware that there is […]
September 27, 2024

Ipswich parish launches guide to Catholic faith

A booklet introducing converts to the Catholic faith, produced by St Pancras Parish in Ipswich, has quickly gained popularity and is now in its second printing, […]
September 27, 2024

Run Norwich medal surprise for cathedral finance chair

Stephen Belderbos, Chair of the Finance Committee at St John’s Cathedral, got a surprise at the end of completing the popular Run Norwich 10k race recently, […]
September 26, 2024

New appointments and clergy moves announced

A number of new clergy appointments by Bishop Peter Collins across the Diocese of East Anglia have just been announced, including four new Deans. Fr John […]
September 25, 2024

The October Catholic East Anglia is now live online

The October 2024 edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now published online and paper copies will be available in parishes later this week. The […]
September 24, 2024

Fakenham parishioner’s honour for 24 years’ service

On Sunday September 22, during the morning Mass at St Anthony of Padua in Fakenham, Sandra was honoured with the Diocesan Medal for her remarkable 24 […]
September 23, 2024

Cambridge professor is ordained to the priesthood

World-renowned historian, Cambridge professor and Newmarket Deacon, Rev John Morrill, was ordained to the Catholic priesthood at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich on Saturday September 21. […]
September 23, 2024

Special Bethlehem school founder visits Norfolk

The founder of a school near Bethlehem for special needs children has been staying in North Norfolk, and his visit has raised much-needed funds for the […]
September 21, 2024

Fr Michael bids a fond farewell to St John’s Cathedral

Fr Michael Smith has bade a fond farewell to St John Cathedral in Norwich and its staff and parishioners after three years as Assistant Priest. Fr […]
September 20, 2024

East Anglia group joins National Eucharistic Congress

A 40-strong group from the Diocese of East Anglia participated in the National Eucharistic Congress, Adoremus, held at St Mary’s College, Oscott, on Saturday, September 14. […]
September 19, 2024

Ipswich ecumenical pilgrimage draws record crowd

The Ecumenical Guild of Our Lady of Grace of Ipswich led its annual pilgrimage on Sunday, September 8 — Our Lady’s birthday. The event drew its […]
September 18, 2024

New architect for St John’s Cathedral appointed

The Diocese of East Anglia has appointed award-winning Conservation Architect Nicholas Warns as the new Architect (Surveyor of the Works) at St John the Baptist Cathedral in […]
September 17, 2024

Conviction or Compulsion, Fr Joseph Welch responds

Fr Alvan Ibeh, who has a regular column in the Diocesan paper and website, titled Voice of Hope, asked readers in his latest feature, “Are you […]
September 16, 2024

Dereham sister shares her journey on ShalomWorld

A sister from the Community of Our Lady of Walsingham near Dereham, has shared her journey into consecrated life on the international Catholic channel Shalom World. […]