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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 […]
November 15, 2023

Radio Maria celebrates 4th anniversary in the UK

Radio Maria England marked its 4th anniversary with a special celebration in Cambridge, featuring Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary prayer, Holy Mass, and a festive reception. Helena Judd […]
November 14, 2023

Cambridge nuns take vows, led by Bishop Peter Collins

Sr Maryjohn Kamps renewed her temporary vows, and Sr Mary Gonçalves F.D.C. made her final vows at OLEM, Cambridge, in a Sacred Liturgy led by Bishop […]
November 13, 2023

East Anglia helps Catholic Police Guild celebrate

The Catholic Police Guild celebrated its 100th National Requiem Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday November 7, with the participation of representatives from East Anglia. His […]
November 11, 2023

Fr Alan advocates Columbarium use on All Souls Day

On All Souls Day, Dean of St John’s Cathedral in Norwich, Fr Alan Hodgson, emphasised the sanctity of post-cremation rites, advocating for the columbarium’s use over […]
November 10, 2023

‘Rise Up’ in Norwich to celebrate World Youth Sunday

St John’s Cathedral in Norwich is set to host the “Rise Up” event, aimed at empowering young individuals and youth leaders through live music, talks, and […]
November 9, 2023

Caritas East Anglia holds inaugural festival, Cambridge

Caritas in East Anglia celebrated its inaugural deanery festival in Cambridge, with Bishop Peter leading Mass and highlighting the pivotal role of Catholic volunteers. Jane Crone […]
November 8, 2023

Bishop Peter meets East Anglia school heads

Headteachers from across the Diocese of East Anglia met at the Conference Centre at the White House in Poringland recently for the Autumn Conference hosted by […]
November 7, 2023

Bishops issue statement on war in the Holy Land

Bishop Declan Lang, Chair of the Bishops’ Conference’s International Affairs department, and Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Chair of the Holy Land Co-ordination have released a statement on […]
November 4, 2023

Norfolk pilgrims embark on pilgrimage to Lourdes

Thirteen Norfolk pilgrims, led by Father Erico Falcao, embarked on a spiritually enriching week to Lourdes, France, filled with processions, masses, and local discoveries. Godfrey Dennis […]
November 2, 2023

Bishop blesses Felixstowe church’s new windows

In a significant moment for St Felix Church, Felixstowe, Bishop Peter Collins blessed eight newly installed nave windows during a celebrated Mass, marking his inaugural parish […]
November 1, 2023

Peterborough talk on 1066 challenges traditional views

In a lecture at Saint Peter’s & All Souls Church, Peterborough, historian Oliver Wessex challenged traditional views on the 1066 succession crisis, arguing St Edward the […]
October 30, 2023

Ipswich quiz night stumps parishioners with flags

Two dozen parishioners at St Pancras in Ipswich came together for an inaugural pub-style quiz night, covering topics from history to sports, but were left puzzled […]