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August 2, 2024

Young East Anglia pilgrims complete joyous Camino

A challenging but rewarding Diocese of East Anglia youth Camino following the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela in NW Spain ended joyously on […]
August 1, 2024

Cantonese Mass, priest retires, first Communions

Latest news of interest to the East Anglia Catholic community includes a first Holy Communion, a Cantonese Mass and a celebration of priestly service. The first […]
July 31, 2024

Diocese of East Anglia appoints a property manager

The Diocese of East Anglia has appointed a new property manager for all non-heritage properties and its property investment portfolio. James Bibby (pictured above), originally from […]
July 30, 2024

Bishop sees God’s presence at Walsingham Pilgrimage

The Chapel of Reconciliation was full to overflowing at the National SVP Pilgrimage for the Sick, which took place at the Catholic National Shrine of Our […]
July 26, 2024

East Anglia priest publishes first book in UK, review

Fr Alvan Ibeh SMMM from Great Yarmouth has published his first book in the UK, which will be part of a series, titled “A Fountain of […]
July 24, 2024

20 Men gather in Walsingham despite rain for retreat

Despite the rain, nearly 20 men from across the Diocese gathered in Walsingham for the annual Marriage and Family Life Day for Men on Saturday July […]
July 23, 2024

Bishop visits Ipswich School, 750 students attend Mass

On Thursday July 18, Bishop Peter Collins visited St Alban’s Catholic High School in Ipswich for the first time as Bishop. He was given a tour […]
July 22, 2024

Young East Anglia pilgrims begin 120km Camino

The Diocese of East Anglia Youth Camino, following the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela, led by Bishop Peter Collins, has begun. Organised by […]
July 20, 2024

Cathedral Mass honours East Anglian altar servers

Around 40 altar servers from across the Diocese of East Anglia gathered at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich on Saturday July 20 for a […]
July 20, 2024

Street Procession, Pastoral Support, Garden Open Day

Latest news of interest to the East Anglia Catholic community includes a joyous street procession at St Luke’s in Peterborough, a priest celebrating 25 years of […]
July 20, 2024

Katherine of Aragon: princess, queen and saint?

Peterborough’s Anglican Cathedral opened its doors to welcome over 1,500 Catholics for a mass led by Bishop Peter Collins on June 15, an event made more […]
July 18, 2024

St John’s Cathedral joins science and faith programme

St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich is one of seven churches across England and Wales to share funding of £70,000 to explore the relationship between […]
July 17, 2024

Norwich cathedral server honoured after 30 years

Veteran St John the Baptist Cathedral altar server Geoffrey Sword was presented with a Diocesan Medal on Sunday (July 14) by Bishop Peter Collins to mark […]
July 16, 2024

Our Lady of Walsingham raised to the rank of Feast

The Vatican has granted permission for Our Lady of Walsingham to be celebrated as a new Feast in the dioceses of England, starting this year on […]
July 16, 2024

Holy trinity of Catholic mayors lead East Anglian cities

Peterborough City Council has elected Catholic councillor Marco Cereste, as its mayor for the 2024-25 civic year, joining fellow Catholics mayors in both Norwich and Cambridge […]