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Bishop of Norwich to help select new Archbishop of Canterbury

The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, will help to select the next Archbishop of Canterbury and not take on the role himself, despite speculation that he might be a leading candidate.

Norfolk mum seeks Christian cancer support group

A Norfolk mother living with stage 4 cancer is searching for a faith-based support group to connect with others who share her experiences.

Navy veteran Martin given just two days to live

Navy veteran Martin lost his family because of an alcohol addiction which ended with him being thrown out of his home, attempting suicide and being placed in a hospice and given just two days to live.

New team members at Norfolk retreat house

Quiet Waters Christian Retreat Centre in Bungay added three new team members to support the work of the house last year as it looks forward to the future.

Sarah's life-changing encounter in Norwich

Norwich artist Sarah suffered with addiction and bad mental health until she had a life-changing encounter with the Matthew Project. This is her story.

Bishop honours retiring Communications Director

Director of Communications for the Diocese of East Anglia, Keith Morris has been honoured by Bishop Peter Collins with the bestowal of a Diocesan Medal, presented during Mass at St John’s Cathedral on Sunday December 15.

Ranworth judge becomes cathedral lay canon

Retired judge Stephen Holt has been welcomed as a lay canon of Norwich Cathedral.

Norfolk missionaries serving in war-torn Myanmar

Andrew Goodman was a Dereham-based quarry manager before sensing the call to become a missionary to the Shan people in Thailand almost 30 years ago. He updates us on his work in that war-torn country.

Well-travelled vicar to settle in Great Yarmouth

Rev. Richard Washington who has lived in a number of countries across the globe, has decided to make Great Yarmouth his home for the foreseeable future.

New Royal Maundy role for Bishop of Norwich

King Charles III has appointed the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, as his next Lord High Almoner, who is responsible for the 900-year-old traditional Royal Maundy Service.

Gorleston Youth Worker starts after year wait

Gabi Groenewald-Simmons has started work as Youth Worker for Identity Youth Project, having been appointed over a year ago.

Tears as Madeline bids farewell to Norwich church

St Stephen’s Norwich was packed for the farewell service of Rev Madeline Light on Sunday October 20 after 15 years as its first ever female vicar.

Helen is new East Anglia Methodist chair

The Methodist Church in the region has appointed a new senior leader who has a passion for caring for clergy, trying new ways to grow the church and addressing injustice.

New Director of Mission and Ministry welcomed

The Rev Richard Lamey has been licensed by the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, as the new Director of Mission and Ministry for the Diocese of Norwich.

New head gardener for Norwich hidden gem

Meet Tom Halliburton, the new head gardener looking after Norwich’s oldest private garden.

England cap for women’s football pioneer Maureen

Norfolk Christian Maureen Martin has lifted the WFA cup at Carrow Road, established the first women’s team in Norwich and travelled the world playing for England. She has finally received her England cap as player number 48.

Norwich cathedral server honoured after 30 years

Veteran St John the Baptist Cathedral altar server Geoffrey Sword was presented with a Diocesan Medal on Sunday (July 14) by Bishop Peter Collins to mark over 30 years of service.

East Anglia Bishop celebrates 40 years’ as a priest

The Catholic Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Peter Collins, marked the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Sunday July 14, by celebrating Mass in St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich in front of a large congregation.

“God helped me climb Mount Snowden”

Lyn Milns had an ambition to climb to the top of Mount Snowden in North Wales before she reached 75 and, with God’s help, achieved that ambition with days to spare.

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