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November 30, 2023

Making the most of the Advent season

Faith in the Home: living our Catholic faith each day In our society, it seems there is no real Advent; there is only Christmas, which starts […]
November 29, 2023

Diocese of East Anglia appoints new Director of Music

The Diocese of East Anglia has appointed a new Director of Music for the diocese and for St John’s Cathedral in Norwich. David Grealy, a native […]
November 29, 2023

Youth embrace Latin Mass at vibrant OLEM event

Paul Henriksen, East Anglia Diocesan Representative, lauds the inclusive and vibrant nature of contemporary Latin Mass, attracting diverse ages and notably inspiring young altar servers. “At […]
November 28, 2023

Saintly feast, adoration, Catenian plea, double the love

Latest news of interest across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a saintly feast, silent adoration, a Catenian plea and the chance to have your charity […]
November 27, 2023

St Mary’s Thetford hosts successful fayre, raises £1440

St Mary’s, Thetford, celebrates community spirit with a festive Christmas fayre, raising an impressive £1,440 amid the cost of living crisis. Paul Gilbert reports. On Saturday […]
November 24, 2023

Chaplain brings Christmas joy to seafarers in Felixstowe

In a heartwarming act of kindness, Stella Maris chaplain Julian Wong delivered a Christmas tree to seafarers on a ship in Felixstowe, uplifting their spirits during […]
November 23, 2023

This Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King and World Youth Sunday!

Throughout the world, Pope Francis has asked for this Sunday to be a day we celebrate and recognise the role of young people in the Church. […]
November 23, 2023

May the Lord hear your cry today, says Fr Alvan

In the second part of his latest Voice of Hope article, Fr Alvan Ibeh asks “Does God hear me when I cry?” Many people today have […]
November 22, 2023

Thetford Catholics join Remembrance Day event

On Sunday November 12, St Mary’s Catholic Church in Thetford joined with other community groups and civil dignitaries to mark Remembrance Day. Roger Hall, a parishioner […]
November 21, 2023

Chance to join exciting new musical youth initiative

The Diocesan Youth Service has launched an exciting new initiative which seeks to bring together young contemporary Catholic musicians from around the Diocese of East Anglia […]
November 20, 2023

Cambridge clergy gather for annual Mass and meeting

Nearly 20 clergy from the Cambridge deanery, led by Dean John Minh, convened at St Joseph’s Church, St Neots, for a significant annual Mass and Deanery […]
November 19, 2023

East Timorese Cardinal visits Peterborough, Cambridge

His Eminence Cardinal Virgilio do Carmo of East Timor recently visited Catholic communities in Peterborough and Cambridge. Canon John Minh reports. East Timor is a young […]
November 18, 2023

Your chance to join the Advent Posada journey

Small Posada statues of Mary and Joseph and the donkey will be travelling around the parishes of the diocese this Advent and you have the chance […]
November 17, 2023

East Anglia Diocesan Calendar for 2024 is now online

The official liturgical calendar for the Diocese of East Anglia for 2024 has just been published online and will be available in print in mid December. […]
November 16, 2023

Parish retreat, crib festival, Advent, charity Mass

Latest news of interest across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a parish retreat, a Toward Advent event and a Crib Festival. A parish retreat in […]