"Francis Fitzherbert, Lord Stafford, recently paid a visit to Our Lady and St Walstan's church in Costessey, near Norwich, which is built on land donated by his ancestors." story continues.
2 images captioned; "Left, Lord Stafford and Fr David Ward in the porch of the church, standing in front of the list of those
members of the Staffords-Jerningham family who are buried in the church cemetery. Above, a picture of Costessey Hall from the scrapbook which Lord
Stafford brought."
"Children from St Louis Catholic Academy in Newmarket were thrilled to welcome Bishop Peter Collins to bless the Mustard Seed Kitchen, a recently completed teaching hub. The bishop visited on 20th March and the parish welcomed children to celebrate Mass with him before returning to school."
Image 1: Bishop standing with children from the school
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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.
Advertisement for a colour supplement planned by the Eastern Daily Press and Eastern Evening News to cover Archbishop Barbarito's visit to the region.
Eastern Evening News (1882-)"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]
"Fr Peter Wygnanski, priest of Our Lady and St Joseph parish, Sheringham and Cromer, spent time in the Holy Land, where he met a truly inspirational sister. Here is his story." Story continues.
image caption: "Fr Peter Wygnanski with Sister Aziza in Jerusalem"
"St John Fishers Catholic High School has celebrated its 60th anniversary, and marked the retirement of its headteacher, with a special Mass." (Article continues...). Image of Bishop Hopes with staff at hospital. Image of Bishop Hopes with Vicky & Les Eastlake (40 years after he married them).
The Catholic Universe (1860-2021)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)Short report on the pro-nuncio's visit to Walsingham
The Tablet (1846-)Justin 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
Report on the visit to St John's First School in Norwich by the Envoy, Archbishop Barbarito.
Image of Archbishop with children [see link]
"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 PressImage 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.
Unknownintroduction 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)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)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)1 JPG of news cuttings; 2 PDFs; 5 URLs
"The apostolic nuncio to Great Britain, Archbishop Edward Adams, has been touring around the Diocese of East Anglia after accepting an invitation from Bishop Alan Hopes." (article continues...)
Description of Archbishop Barbarito's visit to the area.
Eastern Evening News (1882-)"A large congregation of Cantonese Catholics and local parishioners turned out at the church of Our Lady of the Assumption and the English Martyrs in Cambridge on 29th January to warmly welcome His Excellency the Apostolic Nuncio To Malta, Archbishop Savio Hon SDB." Story continues
image 1 caption: "Archbishop Savio at OLEM in Cambridge with Mgr Provost Eugene Harkness and the Cantonese and parish congregation"
"St Benedict's Upper School in Bury St Edmunds was delighted to welcome a high-profile delegation led by Baroness Diana Barran on an official visit." story continues.
Universe Catholic Weekly (2021-)