"Bishop Alan Hopes joined other religious from across the diocese and further afield in celebrating
Mass at the Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham on the first anniversary of the Rededication of England as the Dowry of Mary on 25th March 2020. Six hundred years ago King
Richard II placed England under the protection of Mary. Ever since England has been known as Mary's Dowry." Story continues
Image caption: "Bishop Alan Hopes is pictured left at the Catholic National Shrine"
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"St Augustine's Catholic Primary School near Norwich has been celebrating its 200th anniversary over the last year, including a Festival Finale in September and a visit from Bishop Alan Hopes back in May, reports Head Teacher Rachel Swindell." story continues.
image : Bishop Hopes with children at school.
"A Catholic church in King' Lynn has marked its 125th anniversary with an altar dedication and Mass with Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Alan Hopes" Story continues.
image 1: Bishop Hopes and priests by the altar
image 2: priest with relic
image 3: view of nave and worshippers
"Retired East Anglian priest Fr James Fyfe celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination on 20th November with a Mass, a Papal Blessing and a cake.", story continues.
image 1 caption: "Fr James Fyfe with his celebration cake"
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Mass at St John's attended by church leaders; thanksgiving for the diocese
Fr Leo Hammond pictured with Bishop Clark and Pat Barley in form of Aldeburgh RC Church.
"Four decades as a priest and still going strong...". 40th anniversary of his ordination. Reception held in the Anglican hall of St Peter and St Paul where Fr Hammond was presented with a cheque for £1100.
"The St Vincent de Paul Society is marking the 180th anniversary of its founding in London and 90 years of work in East Anglia.", story continues.
image caption: "Above are some of the East Anglian SVP members at a recent long service award presentation."
Hunts Post article: "The newly-installed Roman Catholic Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Alan Clark, arrived in Huntingdon on Friday to carry out his first official engagement." Story continues
image caption: "Leaving St Michael's after mass, the new Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Alan Clark (centre), with parish priest Father George Grace (left) and the new Mayor of Huntingdon, Mr Ralph Dean."
On 16 December 2018 Fr Pat Clearly marked 40 years since his ordination. He was also installed as Parish priest at Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury in Wymondham.
The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)"Our Lady of the Annunciation parish in King's Lynn celebrated the end of its 125th anniversary year with a celebratory dinner in the tow hall." Story continues
image: group of parishioners
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Bishop Clark will donate proceeds from the special collections to CAFOD as a gift to the "world of the young and developing churches". In a talk to East Anglia priests Mgr Vincent Nichols, general secretary of the Bishops Conference of England and Wales, urged priests to work with the poor in the inner cities and not jet off around the world - work with the poor to share in poverty.
Sub-heading: Consecration Marks Catholic Centenary / Building Achievement of Spanish Refugee
Column headings: Papal Flag on Church / Ceremonies inside / Bishop recall war-time experience / celebrations continue
Picture 1 - caption: "With impressive ceremony St Mary's Roman Catholic Church was consecrated by the Bishop of Northampton. This picture was taken during solemnities before the sprinkling of the outside of the church with Holy Water."
Picture 2 - caption: "Carrying the sacred relics to the church."
Names: Bishop Parker, Bishop Wareing, Don Claudio Lopez, Fr Evans (Stamford Hill), Canon Parker (St John's Norwich), Fr Watkiss (North Walsham), Fr Brookes (Beccles), Deacon Campbell, Sub-Deacon Tomlinson, Provincial Helsham SJ, Canon McShee (Costessey), Fr Webb SJ (St Mary's), Fr Mossei (Southwold), Fr Macdonald, Fr Hacon (Lowestoft), Fr J Ketterer (Lynn) Fr Weatherhead, Fr Roberts (Norwich).
"Two Catholic couples from Norfolk overcame the vagaries of hard winters to get to their wedding days ... and many decades later are still celebrating God's, and each other's, faithfulness." Story continues.
1 image: Caption "Pictured left are Mary Edmonds and Dr Duncan Edmonds, and Elaine Haughton and Michael Haughton, with Fr Peter Raj, parish priest of Sacred Heart Parish North Walsham in which St Helen's is situated.".
"Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, the Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, made a special visit to the National Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady in Walsingham on Monday, 12th June as part of celebrations to blessed to mark the 15th anniversary of his Episcopal ordination." Story continues.
image 1 caption: "From left: Bishop Peter Collins, Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía and Bishop Emeritus Alan Hopes."
image 2: procession
"St John Fishers Catholic High School has celebrated its 60th anniversary, and marked the retirement of its headteacher, with a special Mass." (Article continues...). Image of pupils with flags/banners in a classroom.
The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)"School students, parishioners and priests form the diocese of East Anglia took part in a unique event when they attended the annual Catherine of Aragon Mass at Peterborough Cathedral." story continues.
image caption: "Diocesan priests pictured at the Mass for Catherine of Aragon, which takes place at the High Altar of the Anglican Peterborough Cathedral"
"A 96-year-old East Anglian priest is looking forward to marking an incredible 70 years of ministry in January.", story continues.
image 1: Fr Olindo Cramaro
"Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, imparted hi sblessing on those participating in the event celebrating a landmark occasion for mother Julian of Norwich." Story continues
image 1 caption: "The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, "
image 2 caption: "Julian's quote on a stained glass window at St Julian's church in Norwich"
image 3 caption: "King Charles III inspecting the embrodered screnn featuring Julian of Norwich's words"
image 4: Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby
"Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, imparted his blessing on those participating in the event celebrating a landmark occasion for Mother Julian of Norwich." Story continues
image 1 & 2 caption: "The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. Right, Julian's quote on a stained glass window at St Julian's church in Norwich"
image 3: Anglican Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher
1 large image of children from St Thomas More Middle School gathered around the East Anglia banner.
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