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July 15, 2023

East Anglian seminarian Anthony ordained as a deacon

East Anglian seminarian Anthony Asomugha was among five students ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate at the Chapel at St Mary’s College, Oscott on […]
July 14, 2023

75th cross-carrying pilgrimage anniversary honoured

On Sunday July 16, the 75th anniversary of the historic cross-carrying pilgrimage of 1948, which saw 14 heavy crosses traverse 220 miles from various towns across […]
July 13, 2023

Young winners, adult formation chance, three bishops

Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes young competition winners, a Norfolk Show first and a young adult formation opportunity. The Knights of […]
July 12, 2023

New Rector for the Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham

The Rev Dr Robert Billing has been appointed the new Rector of the Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham in Norfolk. He will serve […]
July 11, 2023

Joyous day as two new East Anglia priests are ordained

Seminarians Dcn Mark Ashwood and Dcn Bienn Carlo Manuntag were ordained as priests on a joyous day at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich, […]
July 10, 2023

East Anglia clergy appointments are announced

Bishop Peter Collins has announced a series of clergy appointments and retirements across the Diocese of East Anglia. APPOINTMENT OF VICAR GENERAL: Canon David Bagstaff has […]
July 8, 2023

Bishops pay tribute to ex Financial Secretary John Pitt

Two East Anglian bishops have paid tribute to former Financial Secretary for the Diocese of East Anglia, Lt Col John Pitt, who died on July 1. […]
July 7, 2023

East Anglian excitement builds for WYD in Portugal

Excitement is building across the Diocese of East Anglia among the over 60 pilgrims heading to Portugal in July for World Youth Day in Lisbon. A […]
July 6, 2023

Over 100 knights and dames welcomed to Norwich

Over 100 Dames and Knights of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and their friends were welcomed to Norwich by Bishop Peter Collins and […]
July 5, 2023

Bertie is a big hit with Yarmouth hospital patients

Bertie, the newest member of St Mary’s Great Yarmouth Saint Vincent De Paul (SVP) conference, has proved a big hit with hospital patients, young and old […]
July 4, 2023

Bishop leads 700 in National Pilgrimage for the Sick

Around 700 Vincentians convened at Walsingham, Norfolk, for the National Pilgrimage for the Sick, led by Bishop Peter Collins, who highlighted the valuable services of SVP […]
July 3, 2023

Bishop honoured and Bible storytelling at Ely Cathedral

Bishop Peter Collins has been appointed an Ecumenical Canon at Ely Cathedral, in a first for the cathedral, which is also holding a Bible storytelling event […]
July 3, 2023

Pupils’ winning East Anglia prayers and paintings

Winning prayers and pictures from pupils across East Anglian Catholic schools have been announced in competitions run by the Knights of St Columba, East Anglia Province […]
July 1, 2023

UEA researcher Ben’s world of football and faith

There is only one thing which German football expert, UEA researcher and podcast presenter Ben McFadyean is more enthusiastic about than the “beautiful game” – and […]
June 30, 2023

Iraqi cardinal urges Christian unity in Walsingham visit

Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, Patriarch of the Chaldean Church, highlighted the urgent need for the solidarity of Western Christians towards Eastern Christians during a recent visit […]