In his series about the Religious Congregations living and working in the Diocese of East Anglia, Fr Karol Porczak MS, Vicar for the Religious, introduces the Claretian Missionaries (CMF). rcdea.org.uk/the-claretian-…

The September 2024 edition of the Catholic East Anglia newspaper is now published online and paper copies will be available in parishes later this week. rcdea.org.uk/the-september-…

There are so many religious practices that can be found in different parts of the world through which people believe that they can find whatever they are looking for, says Fr Alvan Ibeh in his regular Voice of Hope column. rcdea.org.uk/a-hope-that-yo…

East Anglia schoolchildren have won national recognition in awards for their entries in the KSC Easter Youth Competitions. Christopher Brooks reports. rcdea.org.uk/norfolk-school…

All are invited to join the Ecumenical Guild of Our Lady of Grace of Ipswich annual pilgrimage walk through the town on Sunday September 8, which Bishop Peter Collins is due to attend. rcdea.org.uk/all-invited-to…

More than 50 pilgrims from across East Anglia joined with 400 others for the Catholic Association annual pilgrimage to Lourdes from August 23 to 30. Catholic Association rcdea.org.uk/east-anglian-p…

The Diocese is delighted to announce the Diocesan Retreat Day for Women, taking place on Saturday October 12. The theme for this year’s retreat is “Called to More: Finding God in the Hidden Things of Daily Life.” rcdea.org.uk/east-anglia-di…

Two young Catholic families from St Benet’s Minster in Beccles, battled heavy rain and wind during their ascent to the top of the highest mountain in the British Isles, in order to raise £1,800 for a charity helping suffering Christians. Aid to the Church in Need UK rcdea.org.uk/east-anglian-f…

On Sunday September 1, the Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady in Walsingham hosted the Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage. Led by Archbishop Malcolm McMahon, and accompanied by Bishop Emeritus Alan Hopes. 3500 pilgrims gathered from over 30 nationalities. rcdea.org.uk/3500-gather-fr…

A special presentation took place at Montana Care Home, Great Barton, on Tuesday September 3. Bishop Peter Collins, awarded the community of Benedictine Sisters of Grace and Compassion the Diocesan Medal of Honour. rcdea.org.uk/east-anglia-si…

Latest news of interest to the East Anglia Catholic community includes an environmental awareness walk, an inspired evening of praise and worship and a scientific award presentation. rcdea.org.uk/nature-walk-in…

Transform Ministries is running a Men's Retreat Day here in our Diocese at Clare Priory on the 12th October. The day will include Catholic liturgy and sacraments, engaging talks, a prayer for healing and lots of fellowship. For more information visit transformministries.uk

St Edward the Confessor, who ruled England from 1042 until 1066, had many links with East Anglia, with a new link now emerging through local historian Oliver Wessex. rcdea.org.uk/east-anglian-l…

The Catholic National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady, at Walsingham, is pleased to announce the imminent arrival in Walsingham of three young Augustinian Friars from the Province of Nigeria, for service at the Shrine. rcdea.org.uk/walsingham-shr…

At the concluding Mass of the 2024 Catholic Association’s Lourdes pilgrimage, Gearoid McNamara, a parishioner at St Luke’s, Peterborough, was presented with a certificate in recognition of his service and contributions to the pilgrimage. rcdea.org.uk/peterborough-p…

A sister from the Community of Our Lady of Walsingham near Dereham, has shared her journey into consecrated life on the international Catholic channel Shalom World. Eunice Kwashie reports. rcdea.org.uk/dereham-sister…

A 40-strong group from the Diocese of East Anglia participated in the National Eucharistic Congress, Adoremus, held at St Mary’s College, Oscott, on Saturday, September 14. Catholic Church St. Mary's Seminary, Oscott rcdea.org.uk/east-anglia-gr…

The Diocese of East Anglia has appointed award-winning Conservation Architect Nicholas Warns as the new Architect (Surveyor of the Works) at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich. St John’s Cathedral rcdea.org.uk/new-architect-…

The Ecumenical Guild of Our Lady of Grace of Ipswich led its annual pilgrimage on Sunday, September 8 — Our Lady's birthday. The event drew its largest crowd in years and welcomed Bishop Peter Collins for the first time. Organiser Jean Johnson reports. rcdea.org.uk/ipswich-ecumen…

A talk and film honouring Edith Stein (St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross), who died in the gas chamber at Birkenau, will take place at Walsingham Parish Hall on Friday September 27. rcdea.org.uk/walsingham-eve…