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July 14, 2022

First-ever Cantonese Mass at OLEM in Cambridge

The Cantonese Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes Sawston, St John Fisher Cambourne and Our Lady of the Assumption and the English Martyrs, Cambridge joined together in […]
July 12, 2022

Funding boost for Sacred Heart primary in Swaffham

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School in Swaffham has been selected by the Department for Education to be included in the latest round of its […]
July 12, 2022

Momentous ruling on abortion in US, says Bishop

The recent decision of the US Supreme Court to overturn the Roe v Wade judgement, and so affirm that the constitution does not confer a right […]
July 11, 2022

SVP is back on the pilgrim route to Walsingham

After a two-year gap due to Covid, the SVP National Pilgrimage to Walsingham has resumed. Bishop Alan Hopes came to welcome the pilgrims and mingled with […]
July 9, 2022

Looking at fertility awareness methods

On the 54th anniversary of the publishing of Pope Paul VI’s encyclical Humane Vitae, Dr Antonia Braithwaite takes a look at fertility awareness methods. On July […]
July 7, 2022

Queen honours Mark’s 20-year battle against slavery

Mark Little is on a 20-year quest to battle slavery in India, Nepal, Thailand and Norfolk, which led to him being awarded an MBE by the […]
July 7, 2022

BIFFA Award brings Narthex toilets up to standard

Completion of a £50k project to refurbish toilets will make the Narthex a more welcoming and sustainable venue for parishioners and visitors alike. Last year the […]
July 6, 2022

Gianluca Savini joins the permanent diaconate

Bishop Alan Hopes ordained Gianluca Savini in St John’s Cathedral in Norwich as the latest member of the permanent diaconate in the diocese. Gianluca Savini will […]
July 5, 2022

Synod National Synthesis report is released

A Synod National Synthesis report has been released by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, which looks at the main themes which have emerged from […]
July 4, 2022

Experts share wisdom on cherishing historic buildings

The first Historic Churches Conference in the Diocese took place at St John’s Cathedral, organised by Eloise Limmer. The event took place on Friday June 24, […]
July 3, 2022

Love others as I have loved you, commands Jesus

In the latest in his Voice of Hope series Fr Alvan Ibeh looks at Jesus command to “love others as I have loved you”. Last month […]
July 2, 2022

Sacred Heart meal, renewal day, Platinum Jubilee

Latest news from the Diocese of East Anglia includes a Sacred Heart celebration in Dereham, a renewal day in Clare and a Platinum Jubilee event in […]
July 1, 2022

Bishop Alan celebrates legacy of Blessed Pauline Jaricot

Bishop Alan Hopes celebrated a Mass at St John’s Cathedral to mark the Beatification of the co-founder of Missio, Blessed Pauline Jaricot. Blessed Pauline was born […]
June 30, 2022

Norwich Mass celebrates marriage and family life

This year’s Diocese of East Anglia Marriage and Family Life Mass was back in-person at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich on Saturday June 18. Bishop Alan […]
June 29, 2022

CAFOD plans anniversary celebration at Peterborough

CAFOD volunteers in East Anglia have planned a local celebration of CAFOD’s 60th anniversary with a Mass at St Peter and All Souls Church in Peterborough. […]