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An 80­strong pilgrim group from the Diocese of East Anglia has returned to the UK after an inspirational fortnight with two million other young Catholics, and Pope Francis, at World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland. Keith Morris reports. The East Anglia group included dozens of young people from across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambs and Peterborough, along with Bishop Alan Hopes and a number of local priests. They spent the first week in the Polish town of Zakopane on a retreat, visiting local churches and shrines, meeting local Catholics and walking in the Tatra mountains, following in the footsteps of former Polish Pope, Saint John Paul II. The second week was spent in Krakow where they took part in huge outdoor events with Pope Francis at Campus Misericordiae (Field of Mercy), an all­night vigil, youth festivals, concerts and catechesis (teaching) sessions in huge sports stadiums. During the final Mass, Pope Francis told his two million plus people present to trust that God truly loves them and blesses their dreams: "God is pointing you to the future, not to the museum," he said. “Take your place in your history, leave your mark." The trip was led by Director of Yo u t h S e r v i c e s, H a m i s h M a c ­ Queen, who said: “For many young Catholics in a small rural parish with only few young people, to be in a field with two million others like them is inspiring and they can see that they are part of a much bigger thing – a truly universal, international church. “A t t h e o p e n i n g m a s s t o s e e t h e flags of almost every nation of earth being waved – there for a common purpose – was very moving and inspiring. Some young people come away finding their faith has rocketed, or their life has changed or they have got a sense of their vocation.” East Anglia youth communications officer, Clare Storey, said: “We have had a brilliant two weeks, and bonded very well as a group, particularly in looking out and supporting each other. “World Youth Day was a massive celebration of our faith and we learnt just how vibrant Catholic youth are and that we are the future, and the present, of the Catholic church.” Yo u n g c o m m u n i c a t i o n s o f f i c e r s Clare, Sarah Mawe from Reepham and Dan Anderson from March provided a regular online blog with pictures and videos and Sarah and Clare appeared on local BBC radio stations to talk about their experiences. During the final event, Pope Francis announced that the next World Youth Day will be held in Panama in 2019.
For a diary of the trip and more pictures, see centre pages. East Anglian pilgrims join 2m young Catholics at World Youth Day S eptember 2016 F REE Bishop gives Pope pupils’refugee letters ­ page 3 Honour for D­ Day heroafter 70 years ­ page 12 3,400 years of marriagecelebrated ­ page 16 N ewspaper of the Diocese of East Anglia E ast Anglia Catholic w ww.rcdea.org.uk East Anglian pilgrims, above, join Pope Francis, right, on the Field of Mercy at World Youth Day. World’s youth inspired at Mercy Field W ALSI N G H A M SUNDAY 1 8 t h SEPTEMBER 2 016 Holy Y ear o f M ercy P I L G RIMAGE of REPARA T I ON a nd P R AYER f or t h e S A NC T I T Y o f L I FE l e d by B I SHOP A L A N W I L L I A M S ( B ishop o f Bren t w ood ) FR. J EREMY DAVIES , FRANCISCAN FRIARS O F T HE R ENEWAL commencing a t the 1 2 o ’clock P ilgrim M ass in t he C hapel o f R e conciliation C oac h f rom C a mbridge T r umpington P&R a t 9 . 3 0am . To b ook y our seat contact Emanuela C oy ­ 0 1582 655246 or C atherine Bolam ­ 0 1582 5 81917 T i c kets: £15 Adu l t s, £7 chi l d r e n & fu l l ­ ti m e stude n t s i n c l u des e n t r anc e t o Prior y grounds c h e q u e s pa y a bl e to LG C Lu t o n b r in g a p a c k e d lunch F o r m o r e d et a i ls c a l l 0 1 8 5 8 5 7 1 2 4 2 o r v i sit w ww . p r o l ifepil g r im a g e . o r g

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l the flowers team and shop m Page 4 latest online news at: www.rcdea.org.uk Catholic East Anglia / September 2016 Around 50 parish New E v angelisation reps from a cross the Diocese of East Anglia met for a day of r eflection, linking God`s m ercy with the call to p roclaim the Good News, at Newmarket parish centre o n Saturday July 2.

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A L L I N C L U S I V E C O N F E R E N C E A N D E V E N T F A C I L I T I E S W i t h t h r e e w e l l e q u i p p e d v e n u e s a c r o s s t h e U K , C C T o f f e r s f l e x i b l e c o n f e r e n c e a n d e v e n t s o l u t i o n s f o r a l l o c c a s i o n s , b i g o r s m a l l . 0 3 0 0 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 w w w. c c t . o r g . u k info@cct.org.uk T h e C h r i s t i a n C o n f e r e n c e Tr u s t , R e g i s t e r e d C h a r i t y N o . 1 0 5 6 6 0 4 . A c o m p a n y r e g i s t e r e d i n E n g l a n d , N o . 3 2 0 3 9 1 7 l i m i t e d b y g u a r a n t e e . F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N : T H E H A Y E S Swanwick, D erbyshire D E 5 5 1 A U H I G H L E I G H Hoddesdon, H ertfordshire E N 1 1 8 S G B E L S E Y B R I D G E Ditchingham, E ast Anglia N R 3 5 2 D Z Catholic East Anglia / September 2016 follow us on Twitter at: twitter.com/RCEastAnglia Page 7 H H u u m ma a n n s s l l a a v v e e r r y y i i n n E E a a s s t t A A n n g g l l i i a a news in brief

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would have attended as a child. From Wadowice, the journey to Kraków continued. The lack of sleep caught up with us again, and finally we had arrived at the hotel on the southern edge of Kraków. Fr Michael celebrated Mass for us in a room in the hotel. Bishop Alan, Fr Padraig Hawkins and Monsignor Eugène Harkness arrived and we all had dinner together. Day Seven ­ July 26

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was attended by o l Page 12 latest online news at: www.rcdea.org.uk Catholic East Anglia / September 2016 Honour for D­Day hero after 70 years Diocese looking to recruit fertility advisor
The Diocese of East Anglia is look­ ing to recruit a part­time Fertility Awareness Methods (FAM) Advisor to work with Marriage and Family Life Coordinator Kerry Urdzik to promote FAM services throughout the diocese. Kerry said: “The use of natural fertility awareness methods (FAM) is a natural and healthy way for married couples to plan their fami­ lies. Fertility awareness methods (such as Billings, Sympto­Thermal or Creighton) help couples under­ stand their fertility better, and aid those who are having trouble con­ ceiving as well as those who may need to avoid pregnancy at any par­ ticular time. “Many couples find their relation­ ship improved and marital commu­ nication deepened, as the total gift of self remains intact with the natu­ ral methods. “FAM teaches the couple to recog­ nise signs of fertility in the woman’s cycle which indicate the likelihood of conception on any particular day. Each month may be different, and FA M r e f l e c t s t h i s ; i t i s n o t t h e o l d ­ fashioned calendar, or rhythm method, but is very reliable when used correctly.” If you would like further informa­ tion about the job vacancy, FAM, or joining a team of volunteers to pro­ mote it in your parishes, please contact Kerry Urdzik at mflc@east­ angliadiocese.org.uk and see the job advert, right. S eventy years after playing a heroic role in the D­Day l a n d i n g s i n N o r m a n d y, C romer church member, John Worthington, has received the prestigious Légion d’honneur medal f rom the French g overnment for his contribution to ensuring t heir nation’s freedom. J ohn, aged 91, a member of Our Lady of Refuge Catholic church in C romer, was honoured for his role when, as a teenager, he helped to clear a Normandy beach of mines and other obstacles while under fire from all directions. J ohn, who was serving in the Royal Navy, was one of the very first to land on Juno beach as part of a beach clearance party. John, now a retired fisherman and carpenter, said: “The landing craft I was o n got blown up twice before I even got to the beach. I can remember a bit of d ecking being blown up under my toes ­ closer and I would have lost my foot.” John remembers that something special was about to happen when his unit was inspected by King George VI before departure and he knew there was a massive military build­up along England’s south coast. As he helped clear the beach, John recalls the sound of artillery shells being fired over his head from HMS Warspite, and he was also dodging the Germans’ returning fire. “I don’t think the thought of death bothered me so much then,” he said. “When you’re that age you think you’re fireproof.” John spent two weeks in the area when one of his jobs was to remove bod­ ies from the beach. He later saw service in the Far East before being demobbed. John has been part of Our Lady of Refuge Catholic church in Cromer for the last 20 years, along with wife Yvonne (94), who is partly French. “We moved from the Anglican church in Overstrand where we live because they seemed a friendly bunch,” said John. Yvonne is a reader and does a lot of catering at Our Lady. John was brought up in a strict Wesleyan family and his father was a soldier in the Great War and the Boer War and he gave John some tips on his military career “He told me to look after number one to start with,” said John, “Also to not be afraid to do something. He was hard as nails and a strict disciplinarian.” The military tradition is continuing in the family with one grandson just leaving the Navy and two grandsons in the Grenadier Guards. John was proud to receive the Légion d’honneur, saying: “It’s recognition of some sort. Your chances of survival in that first D­Day wave were less than 50:50. “You don’t have the chance to think of much in those situations,” said John, but admitted that his faith was impor­ tant to him. I am a believer,” he said. Fertility Awareness Methods Advisor
The Diocese of East Anglia is looking to recruit a part­time Fertility Awareness Methods (FAM) Advisor to work with the Marriage and Family Life Coordinator to promote FAM services throughout the diocese.
The successful applicant will be a qualified teacher of at least one method, possess good organisational and communication skills, and hold a valid driving licence with a car available for business use.
The FAM advisor will be based at home, working up to 16 hours per week, at £13 per hour. Some Saturdays required. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Closing date October 10.
To apply, or for further information, contact Kerry Urdzik mflc@east­angliadiocese.org.uk JOB ADVERT J ohn Worthington is pictured with his Legion D’Honneur for service to France. Picture courtesy of EDP. o f F i d e l ity T h e c h u r c h n e e d s r e l i g i o u s s i s t e r s U R G E N T LY t o b r i n g C h r i s t t o o t h e r s b y a l i f e o f p r a y e r a n d s e r v i c e l i v e d i n t h e c o m m u n i t y o f I g n a t i o n s p i r i t u a l i t y. D a l i y M a s s i s t h e c e n t r e o f c o m m u n i t y l i f e . B y w e a r i n g t h e r e l i g i o u s h a b i t w e a r e w i t n e s s e s t o t h e c o n s e c r a t e d w a y o f l i f e . I f y o u a r e w i l l i n g t o r i s k a l i t t l e l o v e a n d w o u l d l i k e t o f i n d o u t h o w , c o n t a c t S i s t e r B e r n a d e tt e . L a t e v o c a ti o n s u p t o t h e a g e o f 4 6 w e l ­ c o m e d . C O V E N T   OF   O U R L A D Y O F F I D E L I T Y C e n t r a l H i l l , U p p e r N o r w o o d , L O N D O N S E 1 9 1 R S Te l e p h o n e : 0 7 9 7 3 6 0 0 2 5 6 3 o r F a x : 0 2 0 8 7 6 6 6 5 7 9 M o b i l e : 0 7 7 6 0 2 9 7 0 0 1 M i n i s t e r s o f R e l i g i o n !!!!!!!!!!!"#$%&$!`$($()$`!(*!+,-$,-+.,/&!+, ! 0 `%*$`1! Ö Ö Ö Ö . ..... Ö Ö Ö . ... Ö Ö ........................................ ........... Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö . .Ö Ö . Ö Ö Ö . ........................... ........................Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö . .Ö.ÖÖ Ö . .................. ..................................................................................... !!!!!!!! 2!3.4#5!#+6$!-. ! 7 $#0 ! * .4`!8+&&+.,!9.4,5%-+.,&1!! !!!!!!!!!8*!:+;-!.;!<====!+&!$,>#.&$5!?0%*%)#$!-.!@5.`$`&! !!!!!!!!!.;!-7$!A%>`$5!B$%`-!.;! C $ &4&D1!!E7%,6!*.4F! ! !!!!!!!!!!"#$%&$!&$,5!($!G.>%-+.,&!+,;.`(%-+.,1! ! ! H%($ :Ö Ö . Ö Ö Ö Ö . ...........................Ö.................. 111111! Address: Ö . . Ö Ö Ö . ............................................................. ..Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö ! Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö .......Ö Ö . ..........................Ö Ö . .. ! !"#$%#&`()*+, ! IJ"KL!EMN!8.-7$`!O$,$`%#P!E*)4`,!Q.,G$,-P!R!B* 5 $ ! "%`6!"#%>$P!K., 5 . ,P!ST!TKC!!!!!!!!!!!!E$#1N!UTU!VVTW!VTXT! K+G+,:!+,!-7$!7$%`-!.;!K.,5.,P!-7$! E*)4`,! Y$,$5+>-+,$! Q.((4,+-*! 7%&! %&! +-&! &0$>+%#! (+&&+.,P! 0`%*$`! ;.`! -7$! 0$.0#$! .;! J,:#%,5! %,5! S%#$&1! M4`! (.,%&-$`*! +&! )4+#-! .,! -7$! &+-$! .;! -7$! E*)4`,! :%##.3&! 37$`$! ZU[! Q%-7.#+>&! 3$`$! (%`-*`$5! 54`+,:! -7$! `$;.`(%-+.,1!! M4`! #+;$! .;! 0`%*$`! 5`%3&! A + &-$`&! ;`.(!(%,*!,%-+.,&1! Already W e h o l d y o u i n p r a y er. F F a a m m i i l l y y A A n n n n o o u u n n c c e e m m e e n n t t s s N e w S e c t i o n Share your news with family and friends by placing a notice in your local diocesan paper from only £19 Phone 01440 730399 to book or email alicej@cathcom.org Acknowledgements, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Births, Deaths, Marriages, Rememberances F We use meditative sentences to still the mind, to focus our attention on God, and to serve as channels through which the power of the Spirit can enter our hearts. Our members also gather in local groups throughout the UK. For further details please contact: The Secretary, The Fellowship of Meditation 8 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester DT1 1PW Tel: 01305 251396 E: fellowship.meditation@virgin.net We practise and teach Christian contemplative meditation at residential and day courses at our centre in Dorchester and at other retreat centres in the UK.

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One of the events to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Diocese of East Anglia was a one­day conference on Saturday June 11, called Catholic East Anglia, to look at the history of Catholicism in East Anglia since the Reformation. Organiser Dr Francis Young reports. P apers were delivered by Dr Francis Yo u n g , o n b e h a l f o f Jo y Rowe, by Professor John Charmley and by Jonathan Hooton. The afternoon fea­ tured the launch of the new history of the Diocese, Catholic East Anglia: a his­ tory of the Catholic faith in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterbor­ ough, published by Gracewing Press. The conference, at the Cathedral Narthex in Norwich, was attended by over 80 delegates and was opened by Bishop Alan Hopes’ Francis Young’s paper concentrated on the sixteenth­century Suffolk recusant Roger Martin (1527­1615) of Long Melford and his recent discovery of a prayer book that may have belonged to Martin and later to the recusant Rookwood family of Coldham Hall. Dr Young then read, on behalf of Joy Rowe, a paper on a mission in eighteenth­century East Anglia that crossed the border between Norfolk and Suffolk and served a wide area. This was the Bacton or Border Mission, whose mission registers survive for the period 1768­1798. John Charmley’s paper focussed on the development of Catholicism in Victorian East Anglia, when the region was part of the vast and unwieldy Diocese of Northampton (established in 1850). Northampton was famously described by Cardinal Manning as ‘the dead diocese’ as it was so vast in geographical area yet contained so few churches and priests. Jonathan Hooton spoke about the chapel of Notre Dame High School in Norwich, one of the architectural ‘hidden gems’ of Norwich and the Diocese. Amongst other things, the chapel features a beautifully preserved Victorian porcelain toilet in its own turret! The launch of Catholic East Anglia was attended by Sir Henry and Lady Bedingfeld of Oxburgh Hall, who graciously gave their permission for a painting at Oxburgh to be reproduced for the front cover of the book. The painting depicts the Bedingfeld family sheltering under the mantle of Our Lady while scenes behind depict war and exile. Catholic East Anglia / September 2016 like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/CatholicEastAnglia Page 13 History­makers Prof Charmley set for Twickenham
Prof John Charmley, from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, has been appointed as Pro Vice­Chancellor for Academic Strategy at St Mary’s Catholic University in Twickenham from September 2016. Prof Charmley is currently Head of the Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities, Associate Dean for Enterprise and Academic Director for Employability at UEA. He also organises the well­known Catholic Newman Lecture Series. Prof Charmley said: “I am looking forward to helping Britain’s premier Catholic University to build on its proud reputation for teaching excellence and student experience” Pictured at St John`s Cathedral in Norwich at the book launch are, from the left, Dr Francis Young, Lady Bedingfeld, Fr Russell Frost, Sir Henry and Lady Bedingfeld, Prof John Charmley, Bishop Alan Hopes, Fr Tony Rogers and Jonathon Hooton. East Anglia Catholic History Society launched
A new society dedicated to promoting k nowledge of the history of Catholicism in East Anglia has been was established, following the history conference. The East Anglian Catholic History Society will produce a quarterly newsletter, host talks and seminars, and offer assistance and advice to parish history groups, whether established or j ust setting themselves up. Sir Henry Bedingfeld, Professor John C harmley, Fr Charles Fitzgerald­Lom­ bard, Professor John Morrill, Jeremy Pilch and Dr Francis Young were elected to the committee of the new Society. J ohn Morrill was elected chairman and Francis Young secretary. It was decided that, pending review in 2017, there will be no membership fee for joining the Society, and anyone can become a member by expressing an in­ t erest in the Society’s work. The secretary will send out a quarterly e­newsletter by e­mail to all interested parties. If anyone would like to receive this and has not already signed up at the conference, please e­mail the secretary at catholiceastanglia@gmail.com . W ebsite: https://catholiceasanglia 2016.wordpress.com/ Church Pews Uncomfortable? W hy not try T op quality upholstered foam pew cushions? Safefoam, Green Lane, Riley Green, Hoghton, Preston PR5 0SN w ww.safefoam.co.uk Freephone 0800 015 44 33 F ree Sample Pack of foam & fabrics sent by first class mail When phoning please quote CEA101 T T R R A A V V E E L L I I N N S S U U R R A A N N C C E E arranged for readers of Catholic East Anglia A A N N N N U U A A L L T T R R A A V V E E L L I I N N S S U U R R A A N N C C E E AVAILABLE TO ANYONE UP TO 8 5 YEARS OF AGE. MOST PRE­EXISTING MEDICAL C ONDITIONS ACCEPTED T T O O P P Q Q U U A A L L I I T T Y Y C C O O V V E E R R With a 24 hour helpline and an air ambulance get­you­home service. M ention this advert to get a Special C atholic East Anglia discount. Don’t forget w e can also sell SINGLE­TRIP COVER, with n o maximum age limit and up to £20,000 c ancellation cover per couple. CALL  FOR   DETAILS AND PRICES 0116 272 0500 Real people ­ not machines! FT Travel Insurance C ar Hire A uthorised and regulated by the FCA W E W O U L D L I K E T O T H A N K T H E S C H O O L O N T H I S P A G E F O R S U P P O R T I N G T H E P A P E R C A L L I N G A L L H E A D T E A C H E R S I f y o u a r e p l a n n i n g a n o p e n d a y i n t h e S p r i n g t e r m o r h a v e a n y s t a f f v a c a n c i e s p l e a s e r e m e m b e r t o a d v e r t i s e t h e s e i n t h e p a p e r . A d v e r t r a t e s a r e v e r y r e a s o n a b l e a n d a l l t h a t i s n e e d e d t o b o o k i s a n e m a i l t o a l i c e j @ c a t h c o m . o r g o r a p h o n e c a l l t o 0 1 4 4 0 7 3 0 3 9 9 A s t h e p a p e r i s r e l i a n t o n a d v e r t i s i n g t o f u n d t h i s f r e e p u b l i c a t i o n a n d o n l y e v e r p r o m o t e s a d v e r t s f r o m C a t h o l i c S c h o o l s , i t d o e s h e a v i l y r e l y o n s u p p o r t f r o m s c h o o l s i n t h e d i o c e s e . P u r c h a s i n g a s u p p o r t a d v e r t f o r £ 3 9 i n t h e ‘ C e l e b r a t i n g o u r S c h o o l s ’ S e c t i o n i s a l s o a g r e a t w a y o f s u p p o r t i n g t h e p a p e r . P l e a s e d o c o n t a c t A l i c e i f y o u r e q u i r e m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n . S a i n t T h o m a s M o r e C a t h o l i c P r i m a r y S c h o o l P a r k L a n e , P e t e r b o r o u g h P E 1 5 J W H e a d t e a c h e r M r s M c E l h i n n e y T e l e p h o n e 0 1 7 3 3 5 6 6 0 0 5 Celebrating our Schools Adverts Promote your school while supporting the paper Contact Alice by phone 01440 730399 or email alicej@cathcom.org f r o m o n l y £ 2 5

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Page 14 latest online news at: www.rcdea.org.uk Catholic East Anglia / September 2016
Former Diocese of East Anglia Vicar General and Spiritual Director at the Ven­ erable English College in Rome, Mgr Tony Philpot, has died at the age of 81. Mgr Tony R ogers pays tribute. Anthony (always known as Tony) John Philpot was born on March 24, 1935 in Croydon, the e ldest child of William and Josephine. He went to Bedford School, alma mater of John Bunyan. I n 1953 Tony began his studies for the priesthood at the Venera­ ble English College in Rome, and was ordained in 1959 at the Basilica of St John Lateran, completing his Licentiate in Theology the next year, and returning to the Diocese of N orthampton to serve as assistant priest, first at St Joseph’s, Bedford and then at N orthampton Cathedral. H is first pastoral charge was in Leighton Buzzard, and, thereafter all his parish appointments were in what later became the Diocese of East Anglia. He took over the parish of St Mark’s in Ipswich, when the Franciscans left, and was later moved to Newmarket, following a short spell working w ith the Society of St James in South America. In 1980, Bishop Alan Clark asked him to move to Our Lady and the English Martyrs in Cam­ bridge, where he remained for 14 years. His time there, where his gifts as a talented preacher and a gentle pastor were much appreci­ ated, was one of change. Tony was involved in major reorganisa­ tion of Catholic state secondary education in Cambridge, as well as a major and much needed refurbishment of the rectory. When the Diocese of East Anglia was established in 1976, B ishop Alan Clark asked him to take charge of religious educa­ tion, and later appointed him as o ne of his vicars general. The 1980s was a time when mutual support for the priests of the dio­ cese was given high priority and T ony was given responsibility to head up the Ministry to Priests p rogramme. He had also become involved in t he Jesus Caritas Fraternity, inspired by the spirituality of C harles de Foucauld, for which he eventually became the worldwide responsable. He was also elected to the Old Brotherhood of the English Secu­ lar clergy. Following his time in Cam­ bridge, Tony took the unusual step of returning to St Mark’s in Ipswich and, after a relatively short time there, he was asked to take over the running of Palaz­ zola, the country villa of the English College in Rome, on the edge of Lake Albano. He was increasingly in demand as a retreat giver, and there can be few dioceses in England and Wales that did not benefit from his accessible wisdom and deeply­ rooted personal spirituality. P erhaps, unsurprisingly, he was asked to move from Palazzola, to become Spiritual Director at the Ve n e r abl e E n g l i s h C o l l e g e, a p o s t which he held for about five years. R etirement from the College t ook him to Peterborough, where his phenomenal gifts as a linguist were put to good use in minister­ i ng to the large Portuguese c ommunity in the city, whose lan­ guage he had made it his business to learn before leaving Rome. But even his retirement was i nterrupted, when he was asked to return to Rome and help out at the Beda College for a year. After some years in Peterbor­ o ugh he took the bold decision to move to London when an inde­ pendent flat became available at St Anne’s home in Stoke Newing­ ton. Living in London meant he w as much nearer to his sisters Margaret and Cathie. Cancer eventually took over and he was transferred to the nursing home section of St Anne’s. Tony struggled bravely, and died on July 16. Former Vicar General OBITUARY Pastoral priest
Fr Tony Webb, a Catholic priest in King’s Lynn, Haverhill, Sheringham and Fakenham with a gift for pastoral care, has died at the age of 73. Fr David Bagstaff pays tribute. Tony was born to Sidney and Eva Webb on August 26, 1942 at Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire. His earlier career took him into catering with London Transport, as well as a variety of other short­term jobs, including a time at the head office for the Church of England Children’s Society. Being a late vocation, he b egan his studies for the priesthood at Campion House, Osterley and was ordained for the Canons R egular of the Lateran by Bishop Cyril Restieaux at St Mary’s, Bodmin on May 5, 1983. Following various parish and chaplaincy appoint­ ments, Fr Tony approached Bishop Alan Clark with a v iew to working within the Diocese of East Anglia. After a period as assistant p riest at King’s Lynn (1990­1995) he was appointed Parish Priest at St Felix, Haverhill. It was in 1997 that Tony was formally incardinated into our diocese. He remained in Haverhill until 2000 when B ishop Peter Smith appointed him to St Joseph’s, Shering­ ham. In 2008, Bishop Michael Evans asked him to take up the appointment as Parish Priest at St Anthony of Padua, Fakenham where he remained until his retirement earlier this year. Tony had a number of pastoral gifts which he put at the service of the Church, in particular caring for the sick and elderly in the various parishes he worked within. He also enjoyed visiting parishioners in their homes. His pastoral care was appreciated by many who came to know him. His interests included history and animals and he was deeply attached to his little pet dogs. He died at the Norfolk and Norwich University hospital on May 26. The Funeral Mass took place at The Chapel of Reconcili­ ation, Walsingham on June 24. OBITUARY St Mary’s offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes on a beautiful campu s located just a short train journey from the centre of London. Shape your future and fi nd ou t w h y S t M a r y ’ s i s t h e p l a c e t o b e . Full details including open day dates can be found on our websit e w w w . s t m a r y s . a c . u k / o p e n ­ e v e n t s 0 2 0 8 2 4 0 2 3 1 4 Next undergraduate open day s S a t u r d a y 1 7 t h S e p t e m b e r a n d W e d n e s d a y 2 6 t h O c t o b e r . B o o k N o w ! Th e p l a c e t o b e / @ Y o u r S t M a r y s / @ Y o u r S t M a r y s / @ Y o u r S t M a r y s / @ Y o u r S t M a r y s  responsibility to pay any d f The money w

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Can you help build bridges? T he two current Diocese of East Anglia Building Bridges projects are a youth basketball project in Beit Sahour in the Holy Land and a new formation centre f or children, youth groups and adults at Battamband in Cambodia. If you would you like to support these projects, cheques should be made payable to the “RC Diocese of East Anglia”. First Name............................................... Surname........................................... Address............................................ ........................................................ ........................................................ ........................................................ Postcode........................................... Amount enclosed ................................. Anything you give will be divided equally between Cambodia and the Holy Land unless you indicate by tick­ ing the box below that all your money should go to that project.  Cambodia  Holy Land GIFT AID Yo u c a n b o o s t y o u r d o n a t i o n b y 2 5 p in Gift Aid for every £1 you donate. Gift Aid is reclaimed by the charity from the tax you pay in the current tax year. Your address is needed, above, to identify you as a current UK tax­ payer. DECLARATION I am a UK taxpayer and wish the RC Diocese of East Anglia to treat this donation as a gift aid donation. I understand that if I pay less Income Ta x a n d / o r C a p i t a l G a i n s Ta x i n t h e current tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations it is my responsibility to pay any difference. Signature:………….....……...........… Date:……………………..........……… Please send to: Building Bridges, 21 Upgate, Poringland, Norwich, NR14 7SH Registered charity no 278742 Catholic East Anglia / September 2016 follow us on Twitter at: twitter.com/RCEastAnglia Page 15 Boost for Palestine music peace project A partnership between Diocese of East Anglia­ backed charitable tour operator Pilgrimage People and the Tunes for Peace Project in Palestine has been boosted after a visit to meet students and staff in Bethlehem. A group from Pilgrimage People, led by March priest Fr Paul Maddison, visited the project recently to see what difference the money it had donated to the cultural project had made. They listened in as students had lessons on a violin, piano and kanoon and then spoke to George Rishmawi, Director of the Palestinian Centre for Rapprochement Between People, where the project is based, and Maher Kassis, the Project’s Coordinator. Charitable donations from Pilgrimage People has helped Tunes for Peace introduce new instruments and teach more students. Up to 75 students are able to receive individual, theory and group tuition on the violin, guitar, piano and drums alongside traditional Palestinian instruments like the kanoon and oud. George said: “I believe in what music can do for a person – it can give them an inner calm and, for some, the chance for a future career. “We discussed the possibili­ ties of organizing a trip for our young musicians to the UK to perform in churches and other venues across East Anglia in the UK,” said George. “Music is a common language that can help break down barriers and misconcep­ tions.” Fr Paul said: “It was wonderful to visit the project and hear some students play their instruments and receive individual tuition – and see what a difference the funds we have been able to give have made. We look forward to a possible visit to East Anglia with great enthusiasm.” The Tunes for Peace project allows young Palestinians to learn music and play instru­ ments without worrying about high fees, because it provides music education at a very low cost, affordable by average Palestinian families. BUILDING BRIDGES The Pilgrimage People visitors at Tunes for Peace in Bethlehem. HOLY LAND

A group of from the Diocese of East Anglia, including three schoolgirls from St Benedict’s Catholic Upper School in Bury St Edmunds, Alana Hart (18), Chloe Isles (17) and Eloise Burrows (18), have spent the l ast month in Cambodia helping to deliver education to those who struggle to access it. Trip leader Philippa Sutton, from St Mary’s in Thetford reports.

I t was an inspiring and life­changing e xperience that we were all privileged to have had the opportunity to under­ take. During our time in Cambodia we visited many places and met many people; each of whom were just as l ovely as the next. In the first few weeks we spent time in Phnom Penh, Battambang, Pailin and Ta Om before travelling to Siem Reap. Each place offered different communi­ ties and atmospheres, yet all had the same welcoming feeling, making us feel so comfortable and at home, despite b eing so far away. We immediately felt involved and appreciated, through children partici­ pating in our games with laughter, taking our hands to show us their vil­ lages, greeting us with hugs and smiles and endless kindness and hospitality from the people we met. In Siem Reap we spent time at a kindergarten in the mornings where the children (and teachers!) had very lit­ tle access to English. It was amazing to s ee our teaching being absorbed and making a difference to both the chil­ dren`s and teacher’s confidence. Due to your funding, we were able to donate o ver $2000 to help repair their leaking roof before rainy season. The money will also help them to build a small k itchen to sustain the church funded ‘rice soup programme’ providing children with a weekly nutritious meal. The donation will not cover all of this, but will be a start for them as rainy season is fast approaching! Read more about the trip at: https://ourcambodiatravels2016blog. wordpress.com/ Students’ life­changing trip to Cambodia C AMBODIA The East Anglia visitors with the Peik Snaeg Chas village class they taught every morning.

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Page 16 latest online news at: www.rcdea.org.uk Catholic East Anglia / September 2016 Cathedral hosts marriage and family life thanksgiving mass To p a n d a b o v e , couples who took part in the Marriage and Family Celebra­ tion Mass and, left, Kevin and Molly Marsden (on left) and Fr Gordon and Mary Cordy marking their 65 years of marriage with Bishop Alan. Pictures by Paul Hurst. Celebration of 3,400 years of marriage An amazing 3,400 years of marriage were represented by 80 couples who received certificates from Bishop Alan Hopes at the annual Marriage and Family Celebration Mass at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Norwich on Saturday June 18. Keith Morris reports. T his Mass is offered in thanksgiving and celebration of the goodness of marriage and family, and as an affirmation of the life­long commitment husbands and wives make to each other, said Kerry Urdzik, Marriage and Family Life Co­ordinator. “A s t r o n g m a r r i a g e f o r m s t h e b a s i s o f a happy family, which in turn contributes to a flourishing community. We recognise and commend all couples for the love they give and the sacrifices they make to achieve this, and the witness to marriage they provide. We have couples here today celebrating over 60 years of marriage, which is remarkable!" Over 300 people attended the Mass and the 80 couples who received certificates from Bishop Alan were celebrating their first year of marriage, multiples of five years or anything over 60 years. Two couples were celebrating 65 years of marriage. They were Mollie and Kevin Marsden from St Mary’s Parish in Great Yar mouth, and Fr Gordon and Mary Cordy from the Cathedral in Norwich. Gordon and Mary had been married for 65 years in March and have eight grand­ children and eight great grandchildren. Mary said: “The secret of a happy marriage is give and take and to look after each other. Gordon is not well now and it can sometimes be a bit difficult, but we go through it all together, do things together, help each other. “The service today is very important to us. It is excellent and is good to bring everybody in and let the younger people see how long people can remain married for.” Giving the homily, Bishop Alan said: “We understand that love is at the heart of mar­ riage. Our first reading today, from St Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians in chapter 13, is a litany of love. “It is why Pope Francis in his recent apostolic exhortation on marriage and family called it Amoris Laetitia, which means the “joy of love”. He devotes a whole chapter to reflect on these words of Paul. “The very nature of love is to make sacrifices,” said Bishop Alan. “We express our love by the sacrifice of our bodies just as Jesus gave his body for us on the cross. “We express this in the heart of marriage when we say to each other ‘this is my body’ and it is said so radically that, according to the Scriptures, the two of you become one flesh. This beautiful reality is at the heart of the church’s teaching about marriage. To say this is my body is nothing less than to share in the cross of the Lord himself.”

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