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Parish Notices Stella Maris: Today is Sea Sunday, when we remember those who spend their lives working at sea. Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all our lives, but they often work in difficult and dangerous conditions. Conflicts around the world are increasing risks to their safety, especially for crews travelling through regions such as the Strait of Hormuz. … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 12.07.26

FROM THE PARISH PRIEST A week in the diocese: This week we saw quite a lot happening in the diocese: on Thursday I was installed as your parish priest, and we had two men ordained to the Sacred Priesthood on Saturday. The two new priests give a bit more stability and longevity to the diocese as a whole and we wish Frs Peter and Anthony every blessing in their priestly life. … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 05.07.26

FROM THE PARISH PRIESTDedication of the Cathedral: Every year, on the26th June, as a diocese we celebrate the dedication of our Cathedral. This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our diocese and of the dedication of the building as a cathedral. St John the Baptist had been a parish church up until 1976 when Pope Paul V1 created a new diocese called ‘East Anglia’ when he … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 28.06.26

FROM THE PARISH PRIEST This Sunday, we celebrate the Day for Life as we remember our calling, as baptised Catholics, to acknowledge and defend the right to life for all human beings -- from conception to natural death. In 2024, between 300,000 and 305,000 abortions took place in the UK alone (that is 822 per day). When the Abortion Act was introduced in 1967, it was passed with … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 21.06.26

FROM THE PARISH PRIEST  Christian Art:  This week, I want to introduce a wonderful resource to the parish for you to use on a daily basis, should you wish to do so.     Fr Patrick van der Vorst is a priest at Westminster Cathedral, before he became a Catholic priest he was an auctioneer for Sotheby’s Fine Art and, eventually, started his own valuation business.   He then became … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 14.06.26