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April 28, 2024

The Congregation of Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy

In a series about the Religious Congregations living and working in the Diocese of East Anglia, Fr Karol Porczak MS, Vicar for the Religious, introduces The […]
April 26, 2024

Why not say Grace before and after meals?

Saying Grace before meals is a firm Catholic tradition, but if your family has never done this, or has fallen out of the habit of it, […]
April 25, 2024

Upcoming events to be taking place around the Diocese

The Diocese of East Anglia invites people to participate in some of the upcoming events to be taking place around the Diocese, including the Annual Diocese […]
April 24, 2024

First chance to read the May Catholic East Anglia

The May 2024 edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now published online and paper copies will be available in parishes later this week. The […]
April 23, 2024

Radio Maria’s programme with Bishop to be rebroadcast

Radio Maria’s programme ‘Songs in the Wilderness’, featuring Bishop Peter Collins, will be rebroadcast on Wednesday May 1 and Saturday May 4 at 3.15pm, where Bishop […]
April 22, 2024

Reflections on Vatican II – Church and the Modern World

In preparation for the Jubilee Year of 2025, Pope Francis encouraged a return to the documents of Vatican II, refreshing awareness of the fruits of that […]
April 18, 2024

Sawston retreat has Cantonese dimension

A young priest from Hong Kong of Sino-Filipino origin, Fr Vince To, IVE (Institute of the Incarnate Word) came to Our Lady of Lourdes, Sawston, as […]
April 17, 2024

A day that enriched young Catholics in Cambourne

Following an energetic and encouraging retreat day led by Derrick Williams aimed at adults in March, St John Fisher in Cambourne church then hosted a children […]
April 16, 2024

Norwich couple’s inspiring missionary work across Africa

St John’s Cathedral parishioners Andy and Mary Clark have spent the last 18 years working with development charities in Africa. Andy is now chair of Network […]
April 15, 2024

CAFOD teams up for Big Lent Walk, raises funds globally

During Lent, individuals, parishes and schools across East Anglia took part in the Big Lent Walk to support CAFOD. Jane Crone from CAFOD in East Anglia […]
April 15, 2024

Walk of witness, churches together, Norwich Catenians

Latest news of interest to the East Anglia Catholic community includes a procession of witness, a churches together event and new Norwich Catenians. On Good Friday, […]
April 12, 2024

East Anglian seminarian receives Ministry of Acolyte

Diocese of East Anglia seminarian Matthew Allen received the Ministry of Acolyte, along with classmates at the Pontifical College Beda in Rome, on Friday March 22. […]
April 11, 2024

CAFOD Team member shares her marathon journey

The 2024 London Marathon is on Sunday April 21. Jane Crone from CAFOD in East Anglia finds out more about CAFOD’s team members from the Diocese […]
April 10, 2024

Climate fair, school meals campaign and bishop visit

Latest news of interest to the East Anglia Catholic community includes a Climate and Sustainability Fair in Norfolk, a Mary’s Meals campaign and a special visit […]
April 9, 2024

Invitation to join the Diocesan pilgrimage to Walsingham

The annual Diocese of East Anglia Pilgrimage will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6, and parishioners and clergy from across the diocese are welcome […]