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April 17, 2026

A Season of Prayer, Feast and Fellowship

The parish community of St Laurence’s in Cambridge has recently been enriched by a series of joyful celebrations, bringing together parishioners and guests in prayer, fellowship […]
April 16, 2026

Unity Corner With Dr Ian Watson

Unity Corner is a regular feature on Christian unity by Dr Ian Watson, County Ecumenical Officer for Norfolk and Waveney. In this reflection, he explores the […]
April 15, 2026

Southwold Christians Come Together in Lent

Christians Together in Southwold is a vibrant ecumenical group. In this, the Southwold Catholic Sacred Heart parish joins the Anglican Sole Bay churches and the local […]
April 15, 2026

Deanery Youth Events

As part of the Diocese of East Anglia’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Ignite Team is running a series of special Deanery Youth events.  Young people from […]
April 15, 2026

Celebrating St Joseph in Sheringham

Parishioners from across North Norfolk gathered in joyful celebration on 19 March to mark the feast of St Joseph at St Joseph’s Church, Sheringham. A total […]
April 14, 2026

Notre Dame Pupils Support CAFOD Big Lent Walk

Pupils at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Norwich have once again shown their commitment to faith in action by taking part in the ‘Big Lent Walk’ […]
April 13, 2026

Fr Alvan Ibeh: When God Seems Silent

In his regular column Fr Alvan Ibeh explains even when God seems silent, His presence remains active, inviting us to deepen our faith, trust, and hope […]
April 10, 2026

Oxburgh Hall: A Family’s Faith Through the Centuries

As we celebrate our fifty years as the diocese of East Anglia, let us remember the great places and events that mark the living Faith of […]
April 7, 2026

Jesus Hug Children Group Lenten Pilgrimage

On Saturday 7 March 2026, the “Jesus Hug” Cantonese Children’s Faith Group, part of the Cantonese Chaplaincy of the Diocese of East Anglia, set out on […]
April 5, 2026

Easter Joy at a Packed Cathedral

The celebration of Easter Sunday on 5 April was marked with great solemnity and joy across the Diocese of East Anglia, reaching its pinnacle at the […]
April 5, 2026

Night of Light and New Life at Easter Vigil

The faithful of the Diocese of East Anglia gathered in great numbers on the evening of 4 April 2026 at the Cathedral of St John the […]
April 3, 2026

In the Shadow of the Cross: The Good Friday Liturgy

The Cathedral was filled to capacity on Good Friday, 3 April 2026, as the faithful of the Diocese of East Anglia gathered for the Solemn Celebration […]
April 3, 2026

A Night of Love, Service and Silent Adoration

On the evening of Thursday 2 April, the faithful of the Diocese of East Anglia gathered at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich […]
April 2, 2026

Permanent Deacons Gather for Retreat at Walsingham

Permanent deacons from across the Diocese of East Anglia gathered at Walsingham from 13–15 March 2026 for their annual retreat, a time dedicated to prayer, reflection […]
April 1, 2026

A Listening Ear and Prayerful Support for Those in Need

The Diocese of East Anglia offers a free Ministry of Listening and Prayer for parishioners who may need someone to talk to in a supportive, prayerful […]