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GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-41-1 · Part · 24 April 2020
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"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 Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-56-1 · Part · 20 November 2020
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Story1:
"Anglia: Bishop Alan Hopes made a special visit to the Italian community of the Working Sisters of Nazareth recently in between two Confirmations in the parishes of All Souls and St Luke's in Peterborough, and enjoyed some fine Italian cooking from Sr Letizia while he was there." Story continues.
Image caption "Bishop Alan, left to right, are Sr Raffaella, Sr-Letizia, Sr Erika"

Story2:
"St Mary's in Thetford celebrated Remembrance Sunday by laying a wreath for those who had made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict." Story continues.
Image caption "Pictured is the wreath from St Mary's in Thetford."

Story3: "Anglia: Fr Paul Vincent OCD from St Mark's, Ipswich, recently completed a Masters Degree at Birkbeck College in the University of London." Story continues.
Image of Fr Paul Vincent

The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-63-4 · Part · 12 March 2021
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Bishop Alan Hopes joined bishops across Europe on Tuesday 2nd March in a chain of Masses to pray for the victims of the Covid pandemic. Bishop Alan's Mass was livestreamed from St John the Baptist Cathedral at 10am." Story continues.

image of Bishop Alan Hopes

The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-64-3 · Part · 12 March 2021
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Bishop Alan Hopes joined bishops across Europe on Tuesday, 2nd March in a chain of Masses to pray for the victims of the Covid pandemic. Bishop Alan's Mass was livestreamed from St iohn the
Baptist Cathedral at 10am. He told watchers: "Today we offer this Mass for all those who have died from the Covid pandemic. And we also pray for those who grieve the loss of loved ones. We pray for an end to the pandemic."" Story continues.
Image: Bishop A Hopes celebrating Mass

The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-66-1 · Part · 2 April 2021
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Bishop Alan has celebrated a Mass and blessed an icon to inaugurate the Year of the Family, which began on 19th March. The icon of the Holy Family which he blessed was created by Fr Luke Goymour from the St Thomas of Canterbury parish in Brandon." Story continues
Image caption: "Picture is Fr Luke with the Icon of the Holy Family"

The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-66-8 · Part · 2 April 2021
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Fr Alban Hood from Douai Abbey has been appointed as the new chaplain at Fisher House, the University Chaplaincy at Cambridge. "I know that Fr Alban will receive a warm welcome from the Diocese," said Bishop Alan Hopes, "and in particular from those working and living in the Cambridge Deanery, whom he is looking forward to meeting in the near future." Story continues
Image caption "Fr Alban is a renowned spiritual director and leader of retreats".

The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-66-11 · Part · 9 April 2021
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Bishop Alan Hopes used the blessing of the sacred oils at the Chrism Mass a St Johns Cathedral to underline how they were a powerful sign of the Lord's presence among us. Priests, religious and deacons from across the diocese joined the socially distanced congregation at the cathedral for the celebration on Tuesday, 30th March." Story continues.
Image of Bishop Hopes with the containers of the oils.

The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-68-6 · Part · 11 June 2021
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"A fraudster who took £235,000 from Norwich's Catholic Cathedral has been ordered to pay back £1 because he has no money lett" Story continues
Image caption "This photography of Mugenzi was taken from his Facebook page after he ran a marathon"

The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
Holy Land Order celebrated
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-81-6 · Part · 25 March 2022
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Bishop David Oakley of Northampton joined Bishop Alan Hopes at Fisher House in Cambridge to celebrate Mass for the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre." story continues.
image of Bishop Hopes at Altar

Universe Catholic Weekly (2021-)
Diocese's thanks to Jacinta
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-82-6 · Part · 29 April 2022
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"East Anglia Bishop Alan Hopes has paid tribute to Jacinta Welch, the Caritas East Anglia Development Worker, after her role finished at the end of its three-year contract." Story continues.
image: Jacinta Welch with group

Universe Catholic Weekly (2021-)
New deacon
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-86-4 · Part · 15 July 2022
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Bishop Alan Hopes ordained Guinluca Savini in St John's Cathedral as the latest member of the permanent diaconate in the diocese of East Anglia. Gianluca Savini will be serving at Our Lady and the English Martyrs, Cambridge. He is married to Erminia and they have four children." Story continues.
image 1: Deacon Savini and Bishop Hopes

Universe Catholic Weekly (2021-)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-88-3 · Part · 19 September 2022
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"More than 1,000 people attended services in Norwich to give thanks to the Queen for her 70 years of service." Story continues
image caption: "A requiem mass at St John's Cathedral saw hundreds turn up to give thanks to the Queen. Pictured from the left are the mayor of Norwich Dr Kevin Maguire, the bishop of Norwich Graham Usher, bishop Alan Hopes, Lady Clare Agnew, deputy lord lieutenant of Norwich and cllr Vivien Thomas. "

Norwich Evening News
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-88-4 · Part · 12 September 2022
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Hundreds of people gathered at Norwich Cathedral for a service to mourn the Queen's death." Story continues.
image caption: "There was song and prayer at Norwich Cathedral for the late Queen Elizabeth II."
article inset: speech by Bishop Alan Hopes.

Eastern Daily Press
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-88-6 · Part · 30 September 2022
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"A large congregation joined a Mass at St John's Cathedral, Norwich, as Bishop Alan Hopes inducted Fr Alan Hodgson as the new Dean of St John's Cathedral. Fr Alan was ordained in the cathedral in July 2019 and since then has served in the parishes of St Mary, Ipswich, and Our Lady and the English Martyrs, Cambridge." Story continues.
image caption: "Fr Alan Hodgson signing the Oath of Fidelity at St John's Cathedral."

The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-100-9 · Part · 21 April 2023
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Children from St Louis Catholic Academy in Newmarket were thrilled to welcome Bishop Peter Collins to bless the Mustard Seed Kitchen, a recently completed teaching hub. The bishop visited on 20th March and the parish welcomed children to celebrate Mass with him before returning to school."
Image 1: Bishop standing with children from the school

Universe Catholic Weekly (2021-)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-103-1 · Part · 28 July 2023
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"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."

Universe Catholic Weekly (2021-)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-01-02-2013-9-1 · Part · September 2013
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Leading, front page, article : "Two years and five days since the death of Bishop Michael Evans resulted in East Anglia being a 'Vacant See', a crowd of about 2,500 packed St John's Cathedral, and a marquee in the its gardens where the Mass of Installation was relayed by CCTV, to welcome Bishop Alan Hopes as the fourth Bishop of East Anglia." story continues.
Image captioned "Bishop Alan at the Installation"

GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-01-02-2013-9-2 · Part · September 2013
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Article on page 2: "Dear brothers and sisters, My first message in our diocesan newspaper must begin with a heartfelt thank you for the wonderfully warm welcome you have given me. Thank you for your kind messages, your prayers and the presence of so many of you at the Cathedral for the Mass of Installation on 16 July." Story continues.