"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"
"At a farewell Mass at the National Shrine in Walsingham, Bishop Alan Hopes of East Anglia paid a fulsome tribute to Mgr John Armitage for his hard work over the past five years as he prepared to start a new role as a priest in Canning Town, London. Here we reproduce just part of the bishops speech: 'Mgr John brought a huge amount of energy and generosity to the Shrine which I know you have loved from your early days. You created a whirlwind which has captivated and inspired so many different people in so many different ways. These last
five years have been a very significant ones in the life of the Shrine'." Story continues.
Image of Bishop Hopes and Mgr John Armitage.
"Tens of thousands of Catholics watched live-streamed Masses in up to 17 churches across the Diocese of East Anglia over Easter, after churches were closed to physical congregations due to Covid-19 restrictions." Story continues
image captioned: "Live-streaming of Mass at St John's Cathedral in Norwich has been wonderfully well-received, says Bishop Alan Hopes (right) [image insert]: "To know that so many people have been watching and have received reassurance and hope in this difficult time is a source of grate blessing..'"
images of Fr David Bagstaff, Fr Luke Goymour, Canon Eugene Harkness
The two-year Dowry tour will reach St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich from 28 February to 2nd March. The tour is organised by the Shrine at Walsingham and by the Guild of Our Lady of Ransom.
The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)"Around 850 people joined the annual pilgrimage to Walsingham on Bank Holiday Monday, (6th May), despite cold and cloudy weather." (Article continues...). Images of pilgrims processing and a monstrance.
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"Bishop Alan Hopes recently celebrated Mass at Poringland for three men in formation for the permanent diaconate. Professor John Morrill reports on the service and their progress. The Mass was held to celebrate the three men in formation in the diocese. They are Gianluca Savini, from St Laurence's parish in Cambridge, who is entering his third year, and Paul Raynes, from St Etheldreda in Ely, and Derek Williams, who lives and works at the Shrine of Our Lady in Walsingham, who are both in their second year." Story continues.
Image caption: "Pictured left is Bishop Alan Hopes with the men in formation, with two lectors who are also in training."
"A group of pilgrims to Walsingham have challenged the Diocese of East Anglia Historic Churches Committee's (HCC) to determination to rule against plans to update the Shrine's facilities." Story continues.
Image caption: The Slipper Chapel"
Ecumenism is keynote to the pro-nuncio's visit to East Anglia. Ecumenical service held at St John's Cathedral.
The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)"Two hundred socially-distanced pilgrims were welcomed to the Catholic National Shrine at Walsingham on a rainy May Bank Holiday for the diocese of East Anglia annual pilgrimage, with many others joining on line." Story continues
3 Images of Walsingham Shrine
"It's been a few weeks now since Mgr Philip Moger's induction as Rector of the National Shrine at Walsingham. He spoke to Eldred Willey to let people know a little bit more about him. 'Thank you very much,' said the Pope. 'Especially for the silence.' That was the parting tribute at Birmingham Airport from Pope Benedict XVI to Mgr Moger, who was director of Liturgy for his visit to England." Story continues.
Image caption "Mgr Philip Moger in the Slipper Chapel in Walsingham"
News-cutting from The Universe by-line Paul Danon. Describes a Mass and Anglican communion service offered simultaneously during an ecumenical pilgrimage to Walsingham last Sunday. 400 Catholics led by Bishop Murphy-O'Connor with 250 Anglicans from the Diocese of Chichester and Bishop Kemp. This was marking the 1300th anniversary of the evangelisation of St Wilfrid of Sussex.
The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)"Plans for a major re-development of the Catholic National Shrine at Walsingham in North Norfolk are to be reviewed after concerns were raised about its effect on the Grade I Listed Slipper Chapel and the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on future visitor numbers and finances for the project." Story continues.
Image caption: "The Slipper Chapel."