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Dear Friends, There has been a good response to the proposed trip to France in October with around 30 parishioners expressing an interest. I am hoping to be able to give some idea of the cost as soon as possible. The diocese is planning to put in bids for new Catholic schools including two primary schools and a possible sixth form in Norwich. You will find more … [Read more...] about Newsletter 29.01.17.

Dear Friends, This year is a special one for me. In July I shall be celebrating 50 years of priesthood. Several events are being planned including the parish trip to France in October. There is a list in each church: please add your name if you are interested in going. This does not imply a strict commitment but it does give me some idea of how many places might be … [Read more...] about Newsletter 22.01.17.

Dear Friends, Before baptising his cousin John the Baptist was unaware that Jesus was the Messiah. When he saw the Spirit come down and rest on him he recognises that Jesus was to be the Lamb of future atonements, chosen by God to baptise in the Spirit. I am planning a parish trip to France for the first week in October. More details and costs will soon be … [Read more...] about Newsletter 15.01.17.

Dear Friends, Today, the Feast of the Epiphany, we add the Magi to the Christmas crib. All three readings take us out of the cosy and local to a truly universal dimension. Isaiah sees all nations coming to receive the light of Jerusalem. St Paul speaks of ’the Mystery that has now been revealed’ which means that all peoples can now share the promise made by God. St Matthew … [Read more...] about Newsletter 08.01.17.

Dear Friends, Today we are on the threshold of a new year. Today is also the feast of Mary, Mother of God. She is the still centre of today’s Gospel reading to which everyone -shepherds, townspeople, and later the Magi will gravitate. She ‘ponders these things in her heart’. She prepares herself for what the future would hold - both her future and that of her Son. She … [Read more...] about Newsletter 01.01.17.