Latest News

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October 1, 2022

Sheringham and Cromer say goodbye to Fr James

Fr James Fyfe has retired from the Parish of Our Lady and St Joseph Sheringham and Cromer after three years of service. His last Mass was […]
September 29, 2022

Relics of St Bernadette to visit Norwich and Cambridge

The relics of St Bernadette, whose visions of our Lady brought about the beginnings of the notable Shrine of Lourdes in France, will be visiting the […]
September 29, 2022

Julie’s goodbye to Diocese of East Anglia after 19 years

Julie O’Connor, the Diocese of East Anglia Director of Schools’ Service for the past almost 20 years has retired. Helen Bates pays tribute. Julie has provided […]
September 29, 2022

Doctor from St Ives shares a testimony of healing

Dr Ijeoma Tonia Obi from Sacred Heart St Ives recovered from breast cancer after gathering together a group of friends and family to pray. Here is […]
September 28, 2022

You must use it or you will lose it

In the latest in his Voice of Hope series, Fr Alvan Ibeh reflects on the Parable of the Talents. This month, I want to reflect on […]
September 27, 2022

Beccles and Bungay help to fund monk’s training

Through the Alive in Faith appeal, the parishes of Beccles and Bungay have contributed towards the priestly training of Dom John George, who was ordained in […]
September 23, 2022

Bury target, world food crisis Mass, service for Queen

Latest news from the Diocese of East Anglia includes a target reached at St Edmunds, a CAFOD online Mass in response to the world food crisis, […]
September 22, 2022

Biggest ever March for Life says 10 million is too many

A delegation from East Anglia joined this year’s March for Life in London, which was the biggest to date, with over 7000 people attending.   The […]
September 21, 2022

Bishop inducts Fr Alan Hodgson as Dean of Cathedral

A large congregation joined a Mass at St John’s Cathedral as Bishop Alan Hopes inducted Fr Alan Hodgson as the new Dean of St John’s Cathedral. […]
September 20, 2022

October edition of Catholic East Anglia is out now

The October 2022 edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now published online and paper copies will be available in parishes from Friday September 23. […]
September 18, 2022

Prayer ministry needs good listeners with compassion

The Diocese of East Anglia’s Listening and Prayer Ministry is looking to recruit new helpers to assist parishioners in need of a listening ear and prayer […]
September 17, 2022

Canon Paul celebrates final Mass as Cathedral Dean

Canon David Paul celebrated his last Mass as Dean of St John the Baptist Cathedral on Thursday September 8.  He was joined by Bishop Alan Hopes […]
September 16, 2022

Bishop Alan blesses new Peterborough school

St John Henry Newman Catholic Primary School and Nursery, in Hampton Water, Peterborough, has been blessed by Bishop Alan Hopes during a visit to the first […]
September 15, 2022

Queen is prayed for at Requiem Mass in Norwich

Civic and ecumenical guests were among a congregation of over 350 people who joined Bishop Alan Hopes for a Solemn Diocesan Requiem Mass for Her Majesty […]
September 15, 2022

Elliott, Louisa and Sophie bring Ignite to full strength

The Ignite Team is excited to be welcoming three new members, who are giving a year to serve Jesus, His Church and the young people of […]