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Walsingham held an all-night vigil timed with the meeting of Pope John Paull II and 150 leaders from all Christian denominations at Assisi, Italy. Fr Pat Clearly delivered a message from the Bishop, Alan Clark.
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.
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- Description of the visit by Archbishop Barbarito to the region.
- Use of laity for vital tasks because the diocese has too few priests. Bishop Clark called a special assembly to discuss the topic. Despite recent ordinations, there is going to be a shortfall of priests.
Description of the pro-nuncio's visit to four shrines - Anglican, Methodist, Russian Orthodox, and Catholic.
Eastern Evening News (1882-)Description of Archbishop Barbarito's visit to the area.
Eastern Evening News (1882-)"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 PressShort 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)[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 PressImage with caption.
Catholic Herald"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
"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."
"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
"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
"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."
"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."
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)"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 Catholic Universe (1860-2021)"Around 850 people braved the cold weather to join a pilgrimage to Walsingham." (Article continues...). Image of gathering, image of procession.
Eastern Daily Press1 PDF of a news cutting; 3 URLs
"Over 550 children and families have taken part in the annual East Anglia Children's Pilgrimage to Walsingham." (article continues...)