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April 8, 2022

Young walkers raise funds for new pro-life organisation

A group of young East Anglia Catholics have completed a 30-mile sponsored walk to raise funds for Abortion Resistance, a brand-new pro-life initiative. On March 26 they […]
April 8, 2022

Faith and hope wins over fear says Bishop Alan

In an Easter message, Bishop Alan Hopes says we have watched with horror and fear the war in Ukraine. Some of us will be deeply involved […]
April 6, 2022

Invitation to join our Jerusalem Journey prayers  

This Palm Sunday (April 10) the Diocese of East Anglia has invited everyone to join a moment of online prayer during Holy Week and Easter Week. […]
April 5, 2022

Director of Operations & Finance is needed

The Diocese of East Anglia is looking to appoint a Director of Operations & Finance to be responsible for the effective deployment of the Diocese’s financial […]
April 5, 2022

East Anglia to join Lourdes pilgrimage in August

After two cancelled years due to Covid-19, the Diocese of East Anglia plans to join the wider Catholic Association family in a pilgrimage to Lourdes from […]
April 4, 2022

Jerzy was one of last Polish post-war generation

Jerzy Kowalczyk, possibly the last surviving member of the immediate post war Polish generation to arrive in Peterborough, has died at the age of 89. Peter […]
April 4, 2022

Bishop Alan consecrates Russia and Ukraine to Mary

Following the appeal from Pope Francis, Bishop Alan Hopes joined fellow bishops worldwide in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March […]
April 2, 2022

Bishop Alan dedicates new altar at St John’s Cathedral

Cathedral mason Bruce Riley embedded relics of the saints as Bishop Alan Hopes dedicated an altar in the Chapel of the Most Precious Blood in St […]
April 1, 2022

All Souls Cook Out nourishes £1.3m fundraising project

The International Cookout Day at St Peter and All Souls in Peterborough provided a substantial boost to its fundraising for essential repair work on the church. […]
April 1, 2022

Radio Maria teenagers win audio award for innovation

Radio Maria England’s Youth Team – RMEY Faith Vibe – has been named as Most Innovative in the Young Audio Awards.  The announcement was made on […]
March 31, 2022

Fr James prays at the Hill of Crosses for a broken world

Fr James Caulfield, parish priest of Wisbech, met refugees from Ukraine when he recently visited the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. “I am praying for you […]
March 30, 2022

Over 1,000 responses to Synodal Pathway survey

The first phase of the Synodal Pathway journey is now complete in the Diocese of East Anglia,  including over 1,000 responses via the online survey, many […]
March 29, 2022

Lenten Masses, Holy Week and Easter

Lenten Station Masses will be taking place across the Diocese of East Anglia, leading up to Holy Week and Easter services and Masses. The following remaining […]
March 28, 2022

The Ignite Youth Festival is set to return

It’s back. After two years online, the Ignite Team is excited to be getting ready for this year’s popular Ignite Festival. Youth Services Director, Hamish Macqueen, […]
March 28, 2022

A time to forgive and be forgiven

In the latest in his Voice of Hope series, Fr Alvan Ibeh looks at a time to forgive and be forgiven. Lent is a time we […]