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September 21, 2021

Construction begins on new Peterborough school

Construction of the new St John Henry Newman Catholic Primary School and Nursery in Peterborough is under way, with work benefitting the environment and nearby residents. Work on the new […]
September 20, 2021

Bishop’s letter marks start of Synodal Church process

Bishop Alan Hopes has written a Pastoral Letter to everyone across the Diocese of East Anglia to mark the start of the worldwide Synodal Church process […]
September 16, 2021

Bishop meets mayor, Duckett Library, Ipswich grotto

Bishop Alan Hopes recently met with the Metro Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson, to discuss mutual co-operation. The two covered a range of […]
September 15, 2021

Bishop Alan blesses new air ambulance HQ in Norwich

Faith leaders from across East Anglia, including Bishop Alan Hopes, took part in the official opening of the extended and renovated East Anglian Air Ambulance operational […]
September 14, 2021

The God Who Speaks, Pope’s intention, Pax Christi

The God who speaks initiative is focussing in September on ‘Scripture and the Environment’. This is to coincide with the Season of Creation and preparations for the […]
September 13, 2021

CAFOD walkers celebrate Climate Sunday at Blickling

Parishioners from North Walsham, Aylsham and Hoveton celebrated Climate Sunday with a beautiful walk on the Blickling estate. Jane Crone from CAFOD reports. The ecumenical Climate […]
September 12, 2021

Couples with miscarriages or infertility are not alone

Bishop Alan Hopes plans to celebrate two special Masses this autumn to support couples affected by miscarriage or infertility. Dr Jess Beckett reports. The two Masses […]
September 9, 2021

East Anglia joins prayers to end tragedy of abortion

Parishioners from East Anglia were among thousands who gathered in London to march for life and pray for an end to abortion. Laurette Burton reports. The […]
September 8, 2021

SVP campaign asks for a million gestures of kindness

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is seeking a million gestures of kindness to address the trail of poverty and loneliness left by the Covid-19 […]
September 7, 2021

Polish Consul pays historic visit to St John’s Cathedral

At the invitation of Bishop Alan Hopes, the Polish Consul General Mateusz Stąsiek visited St John’s Cathedral and paid tribute to Polish servicemen. “It was a […]
September 6, 2021

Students take steps towards the Permanent Diaconate

Two students for the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of East Anglia took important steps forward at a Mass in St John the Baptist Cathedral in […]
September 3, 2021

Tributes paid to Norwich Catholic Roger Pearson

Tributes have been paid to well-known Norfolk Catholic Roger Pearson who was a man of faith, a Knight Commander, Catenian, Cathedral Treasurer, Reader and prominent charity […]
September 2, 2021

CAFOD invites you to celebrate the Season of Creation

The annual ecumenical Season of Creation started on September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on October 4, the […]
September 1, 2021

Opportunity to explore wonders of St John’s Cathedral

Four Heritage Open Days in September will give people the chance to discover the rich architecture and history of the Cathedral of St John the Baptist […]
August 31, 2021

Swaffham sister celebrates her solemn profession

Sr Anna Yeo from the Daughters of Divine Charity in Swaffham made her solemn profession during a Mass celebrated in St John’s Cathedral by Bishop Alan […]