"Bishop Emeritus Alan Hopes returned thanks to God for the many graces and blessings received over the last nine and half years as Bishop of East Anglia, as he celebrated a farewell Mass at St John's Cathedral.
Bishop Peter Collins, 68 priests and deacons and some 250 members of the congregation came to mark the occasion on 24th January, and to wish Bisop Alan well in his retirement." Story continues
images caption: "Bishops Peter and Alan embrace (inset) and celebrate Mass (above)"
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"Julie O'Connor, the diocese of East Anglia director of schools' service for nearly 20 years., has retired." Story continues
image caption: "Julie O'Connor and Flavio Vettese said goodbye to the Diocese of East Anglia curia team at a lunch on 27th September. Julie is retiring and Flavio has become CEO of Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust."
Story 1:
"The Filipino community at St John's Cathedral, Norwich gathered in numbers at a Requiem Mass to honour and pray for Ermie Astorga, a much-loved leader." Story coninues
Image caption: "Ermie Astorga picturesd with his family."
Story 2:
"Fr Dick Healey, who has been serving as parish priest in Fakenham, has retired after a ministry spanning 40 years and moved to Montana in Great Barton, near Bury St. Edmunds." Story continues
Image caption: "Looking forward to a deserved retirement: Fr Dick Healey"
"An 80-year-old priest retired this month after an impressive 56 years in ministry." story continues
The Catholic Times"East Anglia: An 80-year-old Ipswich priest retired on 1st September after an impressive 56 years in ministry." story continues.
image : Fr Francis with certificate
"Bishop Emeritus Alan Hopes reflected on 27 years of ministry, a few days before he ordained his successor, Peter Collins, as Bishop of East Anglia in mid Decembe, speaking to BBC Radio Suffolk and BBC Radio Norfolk." Story continues
image caption: "Bishop Alan ordains his successor as Bishop of East Anglia, Peter Collins"
"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 pupils with flags/banners in a classroom.
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