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July 22, 2025

Ignite Team and Young Leaders Recognised

On a radiant Sunday morning, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the 11am Mass at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist was a joyful […]
July 21, 2025

Joyful Celebration as 2 Men Ordained to the Diaconate

The Diocese of East Anglia joyfully welcomed two new permanent deacons on Saturday 19 July, as Jonathan Callejo and Jonathan Wright were ordained during a solemn […]
July 18, 2025

Growing a Missional Parish with Divine Renovation

Sharing our faith can often feel daunting, and many express a sense of uncertainty about how to do it. In response to this, the parishes of […]
July 18, 2025

Hamish MacQueen live in concert… tomorrow!

Join Hamish MacQueen for a special one-night concert on Saturday 19 July where he’ll share his journey of faith and music — raising funds to support […]
July 17, 2025

We Are Like Babies in the Hands of God

In his regular column Fr Alvan Ibeh reflects on a tender encounter with a sleeping baby after Mass to illustrate how God invites us to rest in […]
July 15, 2025

Pilgrimage to Lourdes: A Time of Prayer and Fellowship

Parishioners from St Michael the Archangel, Huntingdon, embarked on their third annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, setting off from the church on the morning of 23 June […]
July 14, 2025

Entries Open for Network Norfolk Awards

To mark the 20th anniversary of Network Norfolk, the well-known Christian news website has launched the Norfolk Christian Communications Awards 2025, celebrating and encouraging outstanding media […]
July 11, 2025

Pilgrimage to Bury St Edmunds Inspires Parishioners

On Saturday 21 June, parishioners from Our Lady of Perpetual Succour and St Edmund’s, Hunstanton with St Cecilia’s, Dersingham undertook a pilgrimage to Bury St Edmunds […]
July 10, 2025

Jubilant Jubilee Masses Unite SJB Trust Schools

In this Jubilee Year, the Catholic Church is inviting communities everywhere to experience the joy and strength that comes from coming together in faith. It is […]
July 9, 2025

Parish Strawberry Tea Raises Over £400 for Charity

On Saturday, 21 June, 55 parishioners from Our Lady and St Walstan’s in Costessey gathered to enjoy a delightful Strawberry Tea organised by the Union of […]
July 8, 2025

Celebrating Christian Unity with Young Hearts

Dr Ian Watson, The County Ecumenical Officer for Churches Together in Norfolk and Waveney visited St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Costessey, Norwich, to inspire pupils […]
July 7, 2025

New Online Course Supports Catholic Faith Formation

Several years ago, Bishop Alan Hopes commissioned the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology to develop a course introducing parishioners and teachers in Catholic schools across the […]
July 4, 2025

Faith in Every Flavour: Diversity Celebrated in St Ives

On Saturday 7 June 2025, Sacred Heart Church in St Ives was filled with the warmth of community spirit and the vibrant richness of global cultures […]
July 3, 2025

Ecumenical Event Marks 1700 Years of Nicene Creed

Parishioner Rachel Tearle reports on an Anglican–Catholic collaboration in Ipswich to mark 1700 years of the Nicene Creed. On the weekend of 14–15 June, Christians in […]
July 2, 2025

Thetford Parishioner Resumes Cycle to Lourdes

A Thetford parishioner is proving that perseverance and faith can overcome even the most daunting setbacks. Simon John, aged 79, is resuming his remarkable pilgrimage cycle […]