"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 East Anglia Diocesan Youth Service created an experience of Catholic faith for all the senses at its World Youth Day celebration in St John's Cathedral Narthex on 20th November." story continues.
4 images caption: "Pictured, scenes from the day. Above left, Fr Alvan's African-style band; above right, Joe Savage; right, Matt Dean and main photo, scores of young people attended the event"
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)Choristers practice for their Shrove Tuesday Pancake Race.
The Catholic Times1 large image of children from St Thomas More Middle School gathered around the East Anglia banner.
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"A procession of the Blessed Sacrament took place on the streets around the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich n the Feast of Corpus Christi." Story continues.
image 1: a view of the procession
image 2: Fr Simon Davies carrying the Blessed Sacrament
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.
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"Fr Paul Spellman from March in Cambridgeshire has opened up the presbytery garden to make sure as many parishioners as possbible can join with celebrating Sunday Mass." Story continues.
Image caption: "..parishioners from March joining in the celebration of the Mass."
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"Canon David Paul, Dean of the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich, has described the first wedding to be held since lockdown as 'a lovely occasson.'" Story continues.
image caption: "Joe and Victoria Howard"
"A HUMAN rights activist who fled the Rwandan genocide stole more than £220.000 from a Catholic cathedral while volunteering as its treasurer. Rene Mugenzi, 44, transferred cash from the bank account of St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich into his own account to fund his gambling addiction." story continues.
The Daily Telegraph / The Sunday Telegraph"Lockdown is back and so is the very popular Evening Prayer podcast by Fr Sean Connolly and his dog Dylan from St George's in Norwich. Broadcasting each Monday to Friday at 6pm, and available to listen to later, Fr Sean and Dylan are once again making stuff up and talking nonsense before settling down to lead evervone in Evening Prayer." Story continues.
Image showing Fr Sean, bike and phone
"The work of Catholic social action organisation Caritas East Anglia was formally commissioned by the Rt Rev Alan Hopes, Bishop of East Anglia, at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich on Sunday 17th November, followed by a special celebration lunch." story continues.
image captioned: "Bishop Alan Hopes commissioning the Caritas East Anglia team."
"Around 40 Catholic churches across the Diocese of east Anglia have re-opened their doors for private prayer in a move welcomed by Bishop Alan Hopes." Story continues.
Image 1 caption: "Pictured are Bishop Alan Hopes (left) and Canon David Paul opening the doors of St John's Cathedral to the public for the first time since lockdown began."
Image 2 caption: "Left, volunteer stewards help visitors for private prayer at St John's Cathedral, Norwich, disinfect before entering."
"Bishop Alan Hopes has talked about his story of faith, his conversion to the Catholic Church and life as a bishop on the Ignite First Fridays YouTube show." Story continues.
Image caption: "Bishop Alan is pictured left with radio show host Ciaran Losasso"
"The Norwich Pax et Bonum Franciscan Fraternity held a farewell celebration this week for Brother Robert Hardie. Robert is emigrating to New Zealand with his wife Clare and spaniel Holly. He originally served the Franciscan community in the south-west region. Since his profession 30 years ago he has held positions not only at local level in Norwich, but also at regional and national levels." Story continues.
image: Brother Boris with parishioners
"Pope Francis has appointed the Reverend Canon Peter Collins, a priest of the Archdiocese of Cardiff, as the fifth Bishop of East Anglia." Story continues
image caption: "Bishop Alan Hopes welcomes bishop-elect Peter Collins to East Anglia""
"Alan Hopes has celebrated the annual Mass for the permanent deacons and their wives at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich." Story continues
image caption: " Pictured after Mass are from left: Jennifer and Jonathan Wright, Sarah and Paul Raynes, Bishop Alan, Edwin and Suzanne Mothis, Jenuary and Jonathen Callejo"
"Beryl Stock retired as shop manager at St John's Cathedral Narthex in Norwich after 25 years dedicated service. During that time she has seen many changes over the years, with the shop changing and growing under her skilful direction." Story continues
image: Beryl Stock in the Narthex shop
"As Pope Francis directs attention of the world towards refugees, parishes in the Diocese of East Anglia continue to extend their own work with migrants and asylum seekers. " story continues.
image1 captioned: "Left, the youth group at St John's Cathedral help with the Welcome Rucksack Project."
"Bishop Emeritus Alan Hopes returned thanks to God for the many graces and blessings received over the last nine and half years as Bishop of East Anglia, as he celebrated a farewell Mass at St John's Cathedral.
Bishop Peter Collins, 68 priests and deacons and some 250 members of the congregation came to mark the occasion on 24th January, and to wish Bisop Alan well in his retirement." Story continues
images caption: "Bishops Peter and Alan embrace (inset) and celebrate Mass (above)"
Image of Bishop Clark with Bishop Escaler of the Philippines visiting Norfolk on the 25th anniversary of CAFOD. Said Mass at St John the Baptist, preached at Thetford, held a question and answer session.
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