Latest News
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August 23, 2018
The Diocese of East Anglia has secured funding for the appointment of a part-time development worker for Caritas East Anglia for at least one year to […]
August 22, 2018
The September edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now available online and contains news and pictures from a rare ordination at St John’s Cathedral […]
August 22, 2018
Historic documents rescued from a rubbish bin will be on display at St Edmund’s church in Bury St Edmunds during Heritage Days on September 8 and […]
August 21, 2018
Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a CCJ talk in Norwich, a Bishop’s Medal award in Ely and a special Mass in […]
August 20, 2018
The completion of a £67,000 project to repair and redecorate St Thomas of Canterbury church, Woodbridge, has been celebrated by parishioners, reports Parish Publicity Officer Kathleen […]
August 17, 2018
Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes news about a priest retiring, a city walk and a first Holy Communion. Suffolk priest Fr […]
August 16, 2018
Fr John Warrington, parish priest at St Mary’s in Ipswich, celebrated his silver jubilee as a priest with the help of a packed church of parishioners […]
August 15, 2018
Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes an ecumenical saint’s celebration, a heart-felt thanks from a Tanzanian health worker and an American barbecue […]
August 14, 2018
Organisers of the Norfolk Churches Trust Annual Bike Ride and Walk are appealing for Catholic churches to join in with the event by opening their doors […]
August 14, 2018
CAFOD is looking for supporters who are passionate about tackling climate change to join its delegation to the UN Climate Summit at Katowice, Poland in December. […]
August 13, 2018
When the police found Larry standing on Cromer Pier preparing to throw himself into the sea, it was the St Vincent de Paul Society in Norfolk […]
August 9, 2018
The Proclaim group from the St Ives parish have been following in a 120-year-old tradition of evangelisation, led by Fr Karol Porczak, in visiting homes in […]
August 8, 2018
A parish gardening group at St Edmund King and Martyr in Bury St Edmunds is celebrating a successful first year. Sarah Green reports. The group was […]
August 7, 2018
Latest news from around the Diocese of East Anglia includes a refugee solidarity walk, an 80th birthday celebration and an opportunity for sewing. A 55-strong group […]
August 6, 2018
A pilgrimage in pursuit of the northern saints of Britain was the aim of a group of young people from the Diocese of East Anglia over […]
August 3, 2018
A project to make essential repairs to a landmark Lowestoft Catholic church and widen its community access, with a digital visitor guide, has received support from […]
August 2, 2018
Cambridge University academic and author Dr Bonnie Lander Johnson is the new Marriage and Family Life Co-ordinator for the Diocese of East Anglia. Bonnie (pictured above) […]
August 1, 2018
Two members of St John the Baptist Cathedral Choir, Caitlin Obee and Sam Kibble are leaving the Norwich choir after two years of dedicated service, to […]
July 31, 2018
A Catholic care home in Great Barton near Bury St Edmunds is celebrating after being rated outstanding in a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission. […]
July 31, 2018
Parishes and schools across East Anglia have been joining CAFOD’s Share the Journey campaign this summer, inspired by Pope Francis’ call to show compassion and solidarity […]
July 27, 2018
Ipswich priest Canon Michael Hazell has celebrated 60 years of service to the Catholic Church reports John Cassidy. St Mary’s Parish Ipswich hosted Diamond Jubilee celebrations […]
July 26, 2018
Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a patronal festival, a Walsingham talk and a first Holy Communion. St Benet’s in Beccles celebrated […]
July 25, 2018
Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a Bible study certificate presentation, an annual saint’s day celebration and a silver salver award. Parishioners […]
July 24, 2018
A Norfolk Catholic couple, who met each other as teenagers in 1944, have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a party at St Helen’s Church in […]
July 23, 2018
Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a church 60th anniversary celebration in Cambridge and an interesting after-dinner talk. Bishop Alan Hopes said […]
July 21, 2018
Academic and former prison chaplain, Andrew Eburne, last night (Friday July 20) became the first parishioner from St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich to be […]
July 20, 2018
Latest news from schools across the Diocese of East Anglia include new Mini Vinnie groups, an African celebration and pupils joining CAFOD’s Share the Journey campaign. […]
July 19, 2018
For three days the pupils at the Sacred Heart School in Swaffham were released from their normal timetable to take part in a literary extravaganza, reports […]
July 17, 2018
A £40m scheme to conserve and repair England’s cathedrals, including £190,000 for St John’s Cathedral in Norwich, has significantly reduced immediate risks, according to a report […]
July 16, 2018
Thousands of visitors who enjoyed the sunshine at the Clare Priory Craft Fair 2018 held on the July 14 and 15 and were entertained with a […]
July 13, 2018
A young Tanzanian health care worker has had a successful operation in Norwich to restore the use of both of her legs thanks to the work […]
July 12, 2018
Fr Benedict Bedingfeld (aged 41), grew up in Oxburgh Hall near King’s Lynn and is a priest in the Community of St John, serving in the […]
July 11, 2018
The Daughters of Divine Charity, who have a convent and school in Swaffham and a small care home in Hunstanton, have celebrated the 150th anniversary of the founding of their […]
July 10, 2018
Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a charitable strawberry tea, a national pilgrimage to Walsingham and a request to help solve a […]
July 9, 2018
Two dozen Readers, Welcomers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion from St George’s Parish in Norwich held a Retreat Day at Clare Priory in Suffolk on […]
July 7, 2018
Founder of the New Dawn conference at Walsingham, Myles Dempsey, has died aged 90. Antonia Moffat pays tribute. It was with sadness and gratitude to God […]
July 6, 2018
The Syro-Malabar community in Huntingdon celebrated the feast of St Alphonsa, the first woman of Indian origin to be canonised by the Catholic Church, on Saturday […]
July 5, 2018
A giant hare sculpture, inspired by the design of St John’s Cathedral, has joined the popular GoGoHares Norfolk-wide children’s summer trail in aid of children’s charity […]
July 5, 2018
Pupils at The Catholic Primary Schools of the Waveney Valley (St Edmund’s in Bungay and St Benet’s in Beccles) have been learning about different ways of […]
July 4, 2018
Latest news from across the Diocese of East Anglia includes a golden jubilee celebration, a parish walk in support of refugees and a free Walsingham lecture. […]
July 3, 2018
Year 4 pupils from federated RC Primary Schools St Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds and St Josephs in Sudbury recently attended a three-day residential trip to […]
July 2, 2018
Pupils and staff at Moreton Hall Catholic Prep School at Bury St Edmunds have completed a 24-hour run for local charities. The ambitious attempt to run […]
July 2, 2018
Latest events across the Diocese of East Anglia include an unusual art exhibition, a parish fete and an evening of chamber music. Norwich artist Cheryl Lord […]
June 29, 2018
Jude Belnas was ordained to the diaconate at St Mary’s College, Oscott on Saturday June 23, the fourth Diocese of East Anglia seminarian to become a […]
June 27, 2018
Over 200 exhibitors of traditional and contemporary crafts, food, drink and children’s entertainment will be taking part in the Clare Priory Craft Fair weekend on July […]