"The St Vincent de Paul Society is marking the 180th anniversary of its founding in London and 90 years of work in East Anglia.", story continues.
image caption: "Above are some of the East Anglian SVP members at a recent long service award presentation."
"The Diocese of East Anglia has been awarded a judgment of Comprehensive Assurance by the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) in an audit of its safeguarding provision. That is the second highest possible.", story continues.
Universe Catholic Weekly (2021-)"Lord and Lady Stafford visited Our Lady & St Walstan's, Costessey, for the morning Mass on Sunday, 28th January, at the end of which everyone processed to the cemetery for the blessing of the recently restored Jerningham Memorial.", story continues.
image 1 caption: Lt o R, Fr David Ward (parish priest), Lady Stafford, Lord Stafford, Paul Cooper, Sharon Blundell (Norfolk County Councillor) and Vivienne Bell (Costessey Town Councillor).
"The Growing Together summit has seen pairs of Anglican and Catholic bishops, including Bishop Peter Collins, gather for a series of ecumenical discussions and visits to holy sites in Rome which have significance to both traditions.", story continues.
image caption: "Bishop Peter Collins (right) and Bishop Stephen Race, reading from the letter of St Gregory the Great to St Augustine of Canterbury".
"In a progressive step towards sustainability, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour and St Edmund Church, Hunstanton, has embraced solar energy, underscoring the parish's commitment to environmental stewardship and economic foresight.", story continues.
image 1 caption: "Stuart [Grant] (left) and Chris [Davey] (right) with some of the solar panels as they were being fitted."
"In his Christmas message, Bishop Peter Collins proclaimed the peace and joy that not only endures but can, and will, ultimately triumph over all adversity.", story continues
image 1: Bishop Peter Collins before the cathedra
"Retired East Anglian priest Fr James Fyfe celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination on 20th November with a Mass, a Papal Blessing and a cake.", story continues.
image 1 caption: "Fr James Fyfe with his celebration cake"
"St Mark's Catholic Church in Ipswich began its Advent celebrations with a new Divine Mercy painting, commissioned by Fr Luke Goymour, and crafted by his brother, artist Ben Goymour. The five-foot oil painting replaces a small, faded image of the Divine Mercy, and as Fr Luke says, the new painting "enhances the church", story continues.
image 1: Fr Luke Goymour, Mr & Mrs Ben Goymour and painting
"The Diocese of East Anglia has appointed a new director of music for the diocese and for St John's Cathedral in Norwich. David Grealy, a native of Galway, comes to the diocese from the Diocese of Leeds, where he has been assistant organist at Leeds Cathedral as well as a tutor on the diocesan schools' singing and keyboard studies", story continues.
image 1 caption "David Grealy"
"A 96-year-old East Anglian priest is looking forward to marking an incredible 70 years of ministry in January.", story continues.
image 1: Fr Olindo Cramaro
"On Saturday, 4th November, Caritas in East Anglia held its first deanery festival at St Laurence's Church in Cambridge", story continues
image 1: Overhead shot of room with display
image 2: Bishop Peter inspecting a display
"His Eminence Cardinal Virgilio do Carmo of East Timor recently visited Catholic communities in Peterborough and Cambridge", story continues
image 1: group with Cardinal
Bishop Peter Collins met with lay chaplains to Diocese of East Anglia Catholic secondary schools..." story continues.
image caption: "Bishop Peter with the diocesan lay chaplains"
"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".
"Around 750 pupils from all 28 catholic schools across the Diocese of East Anglia gathered in St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich on Friday 29 September to celebrate the start of the academic year with a special schools Mass led by Bishop Peter Collins." Story continues.
Image 1: pupils in Cathedral House gardens
image 2: pupil reading at the lectern
Image 3: Bishop peter blessing a pupil
"In a moving ceremony at the Church of Our Lady and King St Edmund in Hunstanton, Fr Michael Stokes presented the Pope's blessing to two couples and a religious sister, marking significant milestones in their lives.
On 15th June, Michael and Hillary Rhodes (on the right) celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary, while on 25th July, Tom and Elizabeth Koning (in the centre) marked their golden anniversary. Finally, on 28th August, Sr Mary Gonçalves FDC (left) pronounced her vows, making her final profession as a religious sister in the Daughters of Divine Charity.
Pope Francis "invoked an abundance of divine graces" upon them all. The congregation was enthusiastic in its expression of congratulations."
1 image: Sr Mary Gonçalves FDC, Fr Michael Stokes, Tom and Elizabeth Koning, Michael and Hillary Rhodes
"The annual pilgrimage to Ipswich's historic shrines concluded on 3rd September, drawing at least 75 attendees and featuring an appearance by the town's Mayor. Led by local clergy, the walk commemorates Cardinal Wolsey and focuses on Christian unity and devotion to Our Lady of Grace". Story continues.
1 image: crowd gathered on steps
"Fr Peter Wygnanski, who is working part-time towards a PhD at the University of Durham, has been awarded a Vatican Research Scholarship from the Ratzinger Foundation". Story continues
1 image: Fr Peter Wygnanski
"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.
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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."
"A 57-strong group of mostly young diocese of East Anglia pilgrims spent almost two weeks at World Youth Day in Portugal, having a fun, joyful and life-enriching time. Before leaving the UK, the group had a Sending Mass at Our Lady Immaculate and St Etheldreda in Newmarket, where Bishop Peter Collins said: 'It is the duty of the young to show enthusiasm, to be filled with vigour, physically and spiritually'". Story continues.
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