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"The appointment of the Rt Rev Mgr Canon Philip Moger as the next rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham has been welcomed in East Anglia". Story continues.
Image: "The Rt Rev Mgr Canon Philip Moger"

"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

"A GROUP of Catholics is fighting a rearguard action in support of a plan to redevelop the Catholic national shrine near Walsingham.
The group, who describe them- selves as “regular pilgrims” to the shrine, have appealed against the East Anglia Historic Churches Committee’s (HCC) refusal of listed building consent for the development. The appellants accuse the HCC of procedural irregularities including “failing to ensure public notice and consultation”." Story continues.

"A PLAN to redevelop the Catholic national shrine near Walsingham has been withdrawn after coming in for heavy criticism.
The East Anglia Historic Churches Committee (HCC) rejected the application for listed building consent while Historic England raised “serious concerns” on heritage grounds." Story continues.

"Plans for the major re-development of the Catholic National Shrine at Walsingham have been put on hold after concerns were raised over potential visitors numbers and finances." Story continues.
Image caption: "Plans for the re-development of the Catholic National Shrine at Walsingham have been put on hold."

"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."

"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."

"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.

"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"

"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

"For this first time this year, the diocese of East Anglia's children's pilgrimage to Walsingham was combined with the diocesan pilgrimage, creating an event in which extended families could take part." Story continues.
image caption: 'The Children's Pilgrimage on the disused railway track at Walsingham"

"Nearly 3,000 pilgrims representing the worldwide Catholic Church gathered in the National Catholic Shrine at Walsingham for the colourful Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage." Story continues
image 1 a group of pilgrims
image 2 : bishop Hopes greeting pilgrims

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"Over 550 children and families have taken part in the annual East Anglia Children's Pilgrimage to Walsingham." (article continues...)

"Bishop Peter Collins and Bishop Emeritus Alan Hopes joined Mgr. Philip Moger as he celebrated his last Mass as Rector of the National Catholic Shrine in Walsingham on Sunday 5th February. Mgr. Moger is preparing to take up his new role as Auxiliary Bishop-Elect for the Archdiocese of Southwark." Story continues
image caption: "Left to right above are Bishop Peter Collins, Bishop-Elect Philip Moger and Bishop
Emeritus Alan Hopes at the final Mass."

"Friar James Mary McInerney has been appointed as Acting Rector of the Catholic National Shrine at Walsingham by Bishop Peter Collins, Bishop Emeritus Alan Hopes and the Shrine Trustees." Story continues.
image: Caption "... Friar James Mary McInerney inside the Slipper Chapel at Walsingham".

"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

"A farewell Mass heard tributes paid to the Acting Rector of the national shrine at Walsingham, Fr James Mary, as he left the post.
The event was presided over by Bishop Peter Collins, Bishop Emeritus Alan Hopes and Bishop David Oakley of the Northampton Diocese." Story continues.
image 1 caption: "From left are Bishop Peter Collins, Fr James Mary and Bishop Emeritus Alan Hopes."

"Around 3,500 faithful from over 30 nationalities gathered at the Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady in Walsingham for the Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage on Sunday, 3rd September. Led by Bishop Emeritus Alan Hopes, accompanied by Fr Robert Billing, the new Rector of the Shrine, the event highlighted the deep-rooted history and universal reach of the Catholic Church." Story continues.
5 colour images
caption 1: "Main photograph: Bishop Alan performs Benediction in front of the Lonely Arch."
caption 2: "Other photos: Members of the faithful drawn from over 30 nations joined the procession up the Holy Mile for a blessing by Bishop Alan and Fr Robert."