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Michael ordained as Catholic priest in Norwich

After spending most of the last four years studying at the Pontifical Beda College in Rome, Deacon Michael Smith was ordained a priest in the Catholic Diocese of East Anglia on Saturday July 3.

Priests and deacons ordained at Norwich Cathedral

Twelve people were ordained Deacons and six ordained as Priests over three socially-distanced services in Norwich Anglican Cathedral on June 26 and 27.

Historic first as woman Bishop of Lynn consecrated

The Rt Revd Dr Jane Steen has been consecrated as Bishop of Lynn in front of 250 people at Norwich Cathedral. She is the first woman bishop in Norfolk and Waveney and the first suffragan bishop to have been consecrated in Norwich Cathedral.

Giving young people a vision for world mission

The missionary organisation OMF is putting on a training event for Christian youth workers and their friends.

Walsingham Way provides a new route for pilgrims

A new waymarked walking route between Norwich and Walsingham is being launched to celebrate the tradition of pilgrimage.

Spring walking challenge helps Norfolk charities to grow

Representatives of 23 charities gathered at Norwich Cathedral for the launch of a 375-mile fundraising walking challenge.

Norfolk churches urged to welcome disabled people

Fiona Gosden has moved to Norfolk to take up a role with a local organisation. As a wheelchair user she urges Norfolk churches to consider how welcoming and accessible they really are.

Nick walks 300,000 steps for Christian Aid Week

Rev Nick Garrard is walking 300,000 steps in May to raise money for Christian Aid, and help communities impacted by climate change.

Norfolk charity founder talks of India Covid-19 fears

The Norfolk founder of a Christian charity helping vulnerable people in slum communities in south India has spoken of her fears with the rising Covid-19 crisis in the country.

Historic first-ever female bishop in Norfolk named

An historic first-ever female bishop in Norfolk has been named today as the Ven Dr Jane Steen, who is to become the next Bishop of Lynn.

N Norfolk Christian recounts East Anglian Revival

One hundred years ago, a Christian revival started in Lowestoft and swept across East Anglia, and a Briston man is telling the story in a series of videos.

Norfolk church projects receive part of £5m funds

Two Norfolk churches and a Christian conference centre have received part of almost £5m worth of government grants to be given out to arts and heritage groups across Norfolk.

Renewal at the Julian Centre as new curate is named

In spite of the pandemic, the Julian Centre in Norwich is moving steadily forward with plans to create a renewed centre of prayer, education and hospitality as it prepares for the 650th anniversary of the Shewings in 2023.

Bishop Alan Hopes blesses oils at cathedral Chrism Mass

As the Rt Rev Alan Hopes, Bishop of East Anglia, blessed the oils at the Chrism Mass, he spoke of how they were a powerful sign of the Lord’s presence among us.

YMCA Norfolk supporters sleep rough to raise cash

Supporters of YMCA Norfolk have raised over £4,000 in aid of youth homelessness by sleeping in cardboard boxes, bathtubs, on kitchen floors, in warehouses and in gardens as part of national Sleep Easy event 2021.

Cash boost for dozen historic Norfolk churches

A dozen historic Norfolk churches have benefited to the tune of £67,000 for vital repairs thanks to the latest round of grants from the Norfolk Churches Trust.

Trust welcomes extension to VAT tax concession for further year

Norfolk Churches Trust has warmly welcomed an extension to a VAT tax concession until March 2022.

YMCA Norfolk challenge to give up your bed for a night

YMCA Norfolk is asking you to give up your own bed for one night to join with hundreds of others in a nationwide Sleep Easy event to raise money for and awareness of youth homelessness.

Covid-19 emergency grants to 28 Norfolk churches

Emergency repair grants of more than half a million pounds have been awarded to 28 historic churches in Norfolk.

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