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"Over 550 children and families have taken part in the annual East Anglia Children's Pilgrimage to Walsingham." (article continues...)
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"An updated version of the standard historical work on pilgrims and pilgrimage to Walsingham, including new research on the possible discovery of the original Our Lady of Walsingham statue, has been published written by Fr Michael rear a priest in the Diocese of East Anglia." Story continues.
Image with caption "Fr Michael Rear with his book at Walsingham.".
"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
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Morris, Keith"A PLAN to redevelop the Catholic national shrine near Walsingham has been withdrawn after coming in for heavy criticism.
The East Anglia Historic Churches Committee (HCC) rejected the application for listed building consent while Historic England raised “serious concerns” on heritage grounds." Story continues.
"Plans for the major re-development of the Catholic National Shrine at Walsingham have been put on hold after concerns were raised over potential visitors numbers and finances." Story continues.
Image caption: "Plans for the re-development of the Catholic National Shrine at Walsingham have been put on hold."
"Plans for a major re-development of the Catholic National Shrine at Walsingham in North Norfolk are to be reviewed after concerns were raised about its effect on the Grade I Listed Slipper Chapel and the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on future visitor numbers and finances for the project." Story continues.
Image caption: "The Slipper Chapel."
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Morris, Keith"A GROUP of Catholics is fighting a rearguard action in support of a plan to redevelop the Catholic national shrine near Walsingham.
The group, who describe them- selves as “regular pilgrims” to the shrine, have appealed against the East Anglia Historic Churches Committee’s (HCC) refusal of listed building consent for the development. The appellants accuse the HCC of procedural irregularities including “failing to ensure public notice and consultation”." Story continues.
"A group of pilgrims to Walsingham have challenged the Diocese of East Anglia Historic Churches Committee's (HCC) to determination to rule against plans to update the Shrine's facilities." Story continues.
Image caption: The Slipper Chapel"
"At a farewell Mass at the National Shrine in Walsingham, Bishop Alan Hopes of East Anglia paid a fulsome tribute to Mgr John Armitage for his hard work over the past five years as he prepared to start a new role as a priest in Canning Town, London. Here we reproduce just part of the bishops speech: 'Mgr John brought a huge amount of energy and generosity to the Shrine which I know you have loved from your early days. You created a whirlwind which has captivated and inspired so many different people in so many different ways. These last
five years have been a very significant ones in the life of the Shrine'." Story continues.
Image of Bishop Hopes and Mgr John Armitage.
"Bishop Alan Hopes recently celebrated Mass at Poringland for three men in formation for the permanent diaconate. Professor John Morrill reports on the service and their progress. The Mass was held to celebrate the three men in formation in the diocese. They are Gianluca Savini, from St Laurence's parish in Cambridge, who is entering his third year, and Paul Raynes, from St Etheldreda in Ely, and Derek Williams, who lives and works at the Shrine of Our Lady in Walsingham, who are both in their second year." Story continues.
Image caption: "Pictured left is Bishop Alan Hopes with the men in formation, with two lectors who are also in training."
"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"
"Bishop Alan Hopes joined other religious from across the diocese and further afield in celebrating
Mass at the Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham on the first anniversary of the Rededication of England as the Dowry of Mary on 25th March 2020. Six hundred years ago King
Richard II placed England under the protection of Mary. Ever since England has been known as Mary's Dowry." Story continues
Image caption: "Bishop Alan Hopes is pictured left at the Catholic National Shrine"
"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
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Produced for members of the Walsingham Association. Initially printed as an A4 booklet but from #14 presented as an A5 booklet with glossy paper. See finding aid for details.
Walsingham AssociationWritten by the secretariat at the Walsingham Association for branch secretaries. Known as "Secretariat Information sheet" / "News sheet". See PDF finding aid.
Walsingham AssociationCheque enclosed. Responding to an earlier letter [from the Bishop?] describes life as being both peaceful and hectic. A number of older sisters are in receipt of medical support e.g. Sr Mercedes. She speaks of his second point about a “good man” and saying to Mother Veronica [one of the monastery founders] “that boy” and being 12 years his senior. Mentions the local environment. Says the Bishop need not worry about her. Might be home in June – home is always Roswell. Not to give up hope about August!
Manuscript annotation in a different hand [Bishop Clark?]: “Personal Cheque for $50 sent to Walsingham 10-iv-85”
Annie, PCC