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GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-53-2 · Part · 28 August 2020
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"In 2017 the convent was the site of a reality TV show where five young women stayed with the nuns for a month. After one hundred years – and one hit television series – an order of nuns will be leaving their convent in Swaffham, Norwich. The Daughters of Divine Charity convent, the setting of the 2017 Channel 5 series Bad Habits, Holy Orders, has been put up for sale, and the resident sisters moving to one of their order’s sister houses in the UK.  The decision was made after the closure of the Sacred Heart independent school in 2019 – after which the nuns felt they would be more useful elsewhere." Story continues.

The Tablet (1846-)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-106-4 · Part · 13 October 2023
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Bishop of East Anglia Peter Collins took part in an ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving for 50 years of Suffolk Historic Churches Trust (SHCT), at St Edmundsbury Cathedral on Sunday 17th September." Story continues.
Image caption: Bishop Martin Seely and Bishop Peter Collins".

Universe Catholic Weekly (2021-)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-63-1 · Part · 11 March 2021
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"HAMPTON, a town to the south of Peterborough, in Cambridgeshire, is on the up. Thirty years ago it was nothing but abandoned brick pits; since then thousands of homes have sprung up. Three primary and two secondary schools have followed, along with a shopping centre, restaurants, lakes and open spaces.

"But all is not well within this Eden of purpose-built convenience. Since it was announced in 2019 that a fourth primary could be Catholic, fierce opposition has been unleashed that has left many local Catholics feeling intimidated and bruised.

"The 630-pupil St John Henry Catholic Primary School (SJHN) and 26-place nursery, to be built in part of the development called Hampton Water, will be the first Catholic school in England to open in almost ten years. The Diocese of East Anglia established that there was a high level of need for a new Catholic primary school several years ago, says Helen Bates, the diocese’s deputy of education." Story continues.
Image caption: An impression of the proposed school"

The Tablet (1846-)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-86-8 · Part · 26 August 2022
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Devout parishioner Olga Devonish celebrated her 100th birthday in style, attending Mass, being presented with a papal blessing and receiving a card from the Queen. The loyal parishioner has been attending St Mary's Church in Thetford for almost 60 years, and has played an active role in parish life ever since, most notably with the St Vincent De Paul Society (SVP)." Story continues.
image 1: Olga with card from the Queen

Universe Catholic Weekly (2021-)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-3 · Item · 30 November 2018
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Three candidates to the diaconate were instituted as acolytes at St John's Cathedral on 3rd November, reports Rev John Morrill, assistant director for the permanent deacons. Brett Gladden from Bury St Edmunds, Martin L'Estrange from King's Lynn and James Hurst from Newmarket (pictured right - front row) reached a final staging post on their tour-year formation journey following 'candidacy' in their second year and 'lectorship' in their third year. Bishop Alan Hopes (flanked by Deacons John Bell and John Morrill) instituted them as acolytes at a Mass attended by many members of their families.

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The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
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-09-02-02-62-4 · Part · 19 February 2021
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Tributes have been paid to devoted Norwich nurse, mother and Catholic Cathedral steward Estrella Catalan, who died last Friday at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital where she worked, after a month-long battle against Covid-19." Story continues.
Image 1 Estella Catalan

The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-60-8 · Part · 5 February 2021
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Suffolk Catholic prisons chaplain, and former pastoral assistant, Antoinette Askin, died recently at the age of 73. Fr Tony Rogers, Tonie's colleague at both Our Lady and the English Martyrs, Cambridge and at HMPs Warren Hill and Hollesley Bay, pays tribute. Antoinette (or 'Tonie' as she was known), was Catholic chaplain at HMP Warren Hill and HMP Holles-ley Bay on the Suffolk coast. She had been in post for nearly seven years, and was a wondertul and canng friend to the residents." Story continues.
Image of Antoinette Askin

The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-03-01-1-53 · Part · 8 June 1842
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

dated: Feast of St William Archbishop of York 1842 [8 June 1842]
place: Seminary of St Felix
"We gladly inform you that the Almighty has at length looked down in mercy upon us. We have obtained by the kindness of P Monnock Esq. a short but beneficial lease of his mansion at Gifford Hall in the parish of Stoke by Nayland, in the county of Suffolk, a mansion dear to Religion from many pious and ancient memorials." "We place this our seminary under the patronage of St Felix...". "appointed as Superior Revd. Josh. Edwd. North...". "... flocks to increase the proceeds of the Eastern District Fund which will be chiefly employed in supporting the seminary of St Felix."
Addressed: "The Very Revd FC Husenbeth, Cossey, Norwich"

Wareing, William Rev (1791-1865)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-03-01-1-7 · Part · 9 February 1798
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Lenten pastoral letter themed on Moses' and the Israelites' exodus from Egypt.
Final paragraph: "Owing to the peculiar distress of the times, the use of flesh meat is permitted in this district, on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning with the first Sunday, and ending on Thursday in Passion Week inclusively. The use of eggs is allowed for all days except Friday and the last four days. Cheese is forbidden on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday."

signed by Bishop Charles Berington (Titular Bishop of Hiero-Caesarea), manuscript signature "Dr Chas. Berington"
Addressed to "Rev Chamberlayne, Cossey Hall, Norwich."

Written across the address:
"Bp. Berington's Pastoral for the Lent of 1778. Generally understood to have been written up by Mr Wilks"
"B. Bp. Berington died in the same year suddenly on the road between Long Birch & Wolverhampton with no one with him but Rev. [illegible] Kirk"

Bishop's Office
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-24-1 · Part · 30 May 2019
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"The Pope's personal representative in Great Britain has completed a four-day tour of East Anglia after being invited to the county by the Bishop of East Anglia Rt Rev Alan Hopes." (article continues...). Image of a group in SJB Cathedral Gardens (not Sheringham as per caption).
[the same story appears in EDP and Dereham Times]

Eastern Daily Press
The Phoenix
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-01-11 · File · June 1977 to June 1982
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

From the Inside first page:

Our Cover
Many readers will no doubt recognise the cover of the first edition of Phoenix, as the Coat of Arms of our own Bishop Alan Clark, and the arms of our Diocese.
The motto, chosen by the Bishop, "Ministerio Christi Addictus" means completely given over to the ministry of Christ.
The shield itself records the historic roots of this diocese. It bears two of the three crowns of the Arms of Ely and one of the three mitres of the Arms of Norwich. Across the top are three lilies on blue, signifying the consecration of this diocese to the care of Our Lady of Walsingham.

Introducing Phoenix
Welcome to our new magazine, which it is proposed to produce bi-monthly. Phoenix will cover the Parishes of St. John's, St. George's, Holy Apostles, Costessy, Poringland, Loddon, Wymondham and Dereham plus the outstations of the Norwich Parishes. This issue will also be sold in Swaffham and depending on their response they may well be joining us on a permanent basis.
The success of the magazine will lie heavily on the shoulders of the parishioners of the above churches because we can only print the news we receive from you.
Phoenix will normally have photos as well as local news and views plus we hope items of interest written by you. We welcome also your letters on any subject you like but please include your name, address and parish when doing so.
We also need help in selling these so if you are prepared to sell Phoenix outside your church please inform the parish priest or the local Phoenix team.
Items and photos, (black and white only), for inclusion in the next edition should be sent to Mrs. Stollery, 60 Avenue Road, Norwich to reach her not later than Friday 5th August.
If you would like to have someone also report your event or have photos taken please let Allen Howes 21 Sandringham Road, Norwich, or, Pat Scrutton, 54 St. Philips Road, Norwich, know and they will try to get someone to cover it.
Lastly we will welcome ideas to improve the magazine so please tell us.
The next edition of Phoenix will be on sale on Sunday 11th September.

Scrutton, Patrick Michael Mr (-2018)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-40-5 · Part · 14 March 2020
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Peter Smith liked to say that he was “just a Battersea boy”. Certainly the tenth Roman Catholic Archbishop of Southwark, to give him his full title, was never accused of putting on clerical airs or graces." story continues.

The Times
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-109-1 · Part · 10 January 2024
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"A teenager who died after being hit by a car may have been distracted by TikTok before stepping out into the road, a court has heard.", story continues.
image 1 caption: "Floral tributes left at the scene of the incident"
image 2: Jacquiline Lake, senior coroner for Norfolk
image 3 caption: "Tributes to Salvador Modke were led by Peter Collins, the bishop of East Anglia"

Eastern Daily Press
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-56-5 · Part · 13 November 2020
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

"Chocolate birthday honours for Fr Padraig Hawkins. For his fortieth birthday, Bishop Alan Hopes presented Fr Padraig Hawkins, his private secretary, with a token of appreciation. Fr Padraig is understood to appreciate chocolate, and this bar of Toblerone weighed 4.5kg.
Image from Mgr Tony Rogers"
Images: Fr Padraig and Bishop Hopes with large cholocltae bar

The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)
GB ARCHON 2913 DEA-09-02-02-68-3 · Part · 11 June 2021
Part of Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia (RCDEA)

Story 1:
"Will Aldred recently ran 62 miles along the Angles Way to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society in Norfolk." Story continues
Image caption "Will Aldred at finish line"
Story 2:
"The parish community of St John's Cathedral, Norwich, took to the open air last Sunday for the Corpus Christi procession." Story continues
Image: procession setting off from St John the Baptist Cathedral.

The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)