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"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

"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."

"It's been a few weeks now since Mgr Philip Moger's induction as Rector of the National Shrine at Walsingham. He spoke to Eldred Willey to let people know a little bit more about him. 'Thank you very much,' said the Pope. 'Especially for the silence.' That was the parting tribute at Birmingham Airport from Pope Benedict XVI to Mgr Moger, who was director of Liturgy for his visit to England." Story continues.
Image caption "Mgr Philip Moger in the Slipper Chapel in Walsingham"

"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

"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

"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"

"Notre Dame students from schools in Glasgow, Liverpool, Sheffield, London, Plymouth and Norwich travelled to Walsingham for their first-ever National Conference in June, where the theme was inspired by St Julie, the foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame." Story continues.
image: Students gathered with world map

"The Reverend Dr Robert Billing has been appointed the new Rector of the Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham in Norfolk. He will serve for a five-year term and will begin his new role on 1st September." Story continues.
image: Rev Dr Robert Billing

"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"

"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."

"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."

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

"Around 850 people braved the cold weather to join a pilgrimage to Walsingham." (Article continues...). Image of gathering, image of procession.

"Around 850 people joined the annual pilgrimage to Walsingham on Bank Holiday Monday, (6th May), despite cold and cloudy weather." (Article continues...). Images of pilgrims processing and a monstrance.

"The Greyfriars have announced that they are leaving the National Shrine of Our Lady in Walsingham at the end July after six years. The Greyfriars (Order of Friars Minor Conventual of Great Britain and Ireland), moved to Walsingham in 2017." Story continues.
1 image: Caption "Slipper Chapel".

"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".

"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."

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.

"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

"All the deacons from across the Diocese of East Anglia took part in a three-day Diaconate Retreat at Walsingham during March in what was described by one, Deacon David Croucher, as an inspiring get-together." Story continues.
image: deacons attending retreat