Description of the pro-nuncio's visit to four shrines - Anglican, Methodist, Russian Orthodox, and Catholic.
Eastern Evening News (1882-)"East Anglia Bishop Peter Bishop Peter Collins' inaugural visit to Our Lady and St Walstan's church in Costessey marked the memorable Confirmation Mass of seven young congregation members, accentuating the spirit of unity and faith within the parish". Story continues.
image: Bishop Peter with seven young congregation members
"Cardinal Hume, Archbishop of Westminster, scores a'1st' on Sunday when he visits the University of East Anglia - the first Cardinal to do so. "
Dowsey, Gary Rev (1955-)Article describing the visit and quoting from the Cardinal.
Eastern Daily PressArticle describing the visit. Image showing Cardinal with John Fisher (chairman) and Jane Lowther (chairwoman) of the UEA Catholic Committee.
Eastern Evening News (1882-)Guilty Conscience - neglected you; Trials and Tribulations - Little Sisters closing convent; The Diocesan Assembly July 18 '87 - the strategy; The Nuncio's Visit 27 June '87 - to meet at Newmarket convent; Expansion; Address at Inauguration of the National Retreat Centre 8 November 1986 [extract]
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)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)pg1: press release:
"Archbishop Barbarito, Apostolic Pro-Nuncio to Britain, begins a three-day tour of the Diocese of East Anglia on June 26th. The itinerary includes Norwich, Cambridge, Newmarket, and Walsingham.
Outline description of the programme.
pg 2: 3-day programme.
[undated] Article by Donald Hilton. "The reader's columns of the EDP have shown that some Protestants were not only unenthusiastic about the visit but were critical that any Free Church minister should be involved." Generally critical article about the stances of the Roman Catholic Church but considers Catholics to be sisters and brothers in Christ.
Eastern Daily PressUEA Newsletter - pg 4 image of Cardinal Hume on UEA campus - no article
University of East Anglia"Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, Patriarch of Babylon and Head of the Chaldean Church, underscored the urgent need for global Christian unity and solidarity during a recent significant visit to Walsingham on Saturday 17th.June, accompanied by Bishop Peter Collins and several Iraqi clergy." Story continues.
image 1: Group at Abbey grounds.
image 2 caption: "Bishop Peter Collins (left), with His Beatitude, Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako at the Abbey Grounds site."
Description of Archbishop Barbarito's visit to the area.
Eastern Evening News (1882-)Bishops rarely write about themselves in their Pastoral Letters - more about how we stand with God; believing in the Good News; Lent is a time for loving; prepare for the Pope's visit; savage reactions in the Catholic Press; what is there to fear?; "The pilgrimage is hard going at times but the company is wonderful"
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Pope Benedict visit; diocesan mission "Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all Creation"; Pope Paul VI and evangelisation; you are all apostles; expore ways to share your faith with others
Evans, Michael Charles Rev MTh (1951-2011)introduction by Bp Clark; Pastoral Letter: Holy Father comes in 6 months; plands bein gconsidered in Rome; Security costs money; no figures but bills to be paid; collection on 3rd January; Wembley Mass May 29th and Youth Event in Cardiff on 2nd June.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)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.
Unknown"Papal envoy Archbishop Luigi Barbarito brought with him the devotion of the Pope when he visited the Roman Catholic national shrine at Walsingham on Wednesday." Various individuals met the envoy when at the shrine.
Eastern Daily PressJustin Welby's, Archbishop, visit to Norwich and to RC Cathedral. Joint service held with Bishop Alan Hopes.
News items from BBC, The Tablet, EDP24, Network Norwich, Evening News 24
Short report on the pro-nuncio's visit to Walsingham
The Tablet (1846-)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)