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April 8, 2024

Marriage celebration, new mums’ group and solo retreat

Latest news of interest across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a Marriage Celebration Mass, a new Catholic Mothers Group and an opportunity for a solo […]
April 7, 2024

Apply to join the Ignite Team!

To watch a video about joining the Ignite Team, click here.
April 6, 2024

Young people invited to the Ignite Festival weekend

All Young People in Year 8 and above are invited to the Ignite Festival weekend on 4th – 5th May in Bury St Edmunds. Come and […]
April 6, 2024

Sisters of Our Lady of Grace and Compassion

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 5, 2024

Fr Pat recalls cholera and Cuba visit as missionary

Thetford parish priest Fr Patrick Cleary served for ten years with the Missionary Society of St James the Apostle, first in Bolivia and then in Boston, […]
April 5, 2024

Why do adults decide to join the Catholic Church?

With a background of an increasingly secular society, why do some adults still decide to join the Catholic Church? A new report by the Diocese of […]
April 4, 2024

Easter tradition, Cardinal message and new Norfolk book

Latest news of interest across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a Polish Easter tradition, an Easter message from FACE Patron Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald and a […]
April 2, 2024

East Anglia Listening and Prayer Ministry grows

The Diocese of East Anglia held its third Commissioning Mass for the Listening and Prayer Ministry in February, during which Bishop Peter Collins commissioned another seven […]
March 31, 2024

Easter brings a new day of hope says Bishop Peter

The Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Peter Collins reflects on the events of Holy Week and Easter Sunday when a new day of hope […]
March 30, 2024

Chance to join East Anglia pilgrimage to Lourdes

Each year in August the Diocese of East Anglia joins with the Catholic Association on a pilgrimage to Lourdes.  In 2024 it is from August 23 […]
March 29, 2024

Bishop washes people’s feet at Norwich Maundy Mass

The Mass of the Lord’s Supper was celebrated by Bishop Peter Collins at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich on Maundy Thursday, March 28, where he ceremonially […]
March 29, 2024

Bishop leads annual Chrism Mass, attended by hundreds

Bishop Peter Collins led the annual Chrism Mass in Norwich, attended by hundreds, emphasising our baptismal calling and the sacredness of the holy oils. In a […]
March 28, 2024

Bishop leads Palm Sunday, reflects on global crises

Bishop Peter Collins led the Palm Sunday celebrations at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich, marking the start of Holy Week with a procession […]
March 27, 2024

Appeal to fulfil Norfolk charity founder’s dying wish

Congolese refugee and founder of the Bridge Plus+ project in Norfolk, Gervais Kouloungou, died on March 19 and his family are crowdfunding to fulfil his wish […]
March 27, 2024

WWII chaplain honoured in Bury St Edmunds’ tour

A new guided tour by Bury Tour Guides unveils the story of Fr Joe Collins, a USAAF chaplain in Rougham, detailing his vital role and the […]