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Picture by Keith Morris. Andrew’s story of vocation I Andrew’s first career was in acade - mia, teaching at Oxford University, but after a chance encounter in the Cathedral he became a prison chap - lain in 2009. “It was moving from one walled and gated community to another,” he remembers. “But I learned a lot from the prisoners. They showed me that prison can be a place of grace, and a place of resurrection.” In 2013, Deacon Andrew returned to the academic world, becoming chap - lain at the University of East Anglia. Then Bishop Alan asked for permission from Rome to ordain him as a priest and he was sent to study at Allen Hall seminary in . Andrew said: “A lot of people had suggested to me that I might be called to the priesthood: close friends, and priests among them. “But it hasn’t been an easy journey. For a long time I prayed to God – ‘if there is anything else you want me to do, just show me!’ “After I had been some time at the seminary, the spiritual director said to me – ‘Stop trying to make it easy for God to reject you!’ “I had to learn to give up my own plans, and put myself in God’s hands. When I did that, and left everything to Him, then I found peace. “I’m really pleased for St John’s - it’s the first time a priest has been Ordination is a ordained from the parish in a quarter of a century. “I’m hoping it won’t be as long before the next one!” Following his ordination Fr Andrew will continue to serve at the fAcadiemirc ands formetr for 25The R ite oyf Ordinaetion followaed Picrtured, Bs ishop Cathedral parish, and as the Chaplain prison chaplain, Andrew which began with Andrew pros - Alan ordains Deacon to UEA. trating himself on the ground Eburne became the first Andrew Eburne. parishioner from St John before the altar – symbolically abandoning himself to God’s the Baptist Cathedral in power and will. There followed Norwich to be ordained to the Laying on of Hands by Bishop the Catholic priesthood in Alan and all the priests present 25 years on Friday July 20. and the prayer of Consecration. Keith Morris reports. He was then clothed in the sacred vestments of priesthood I Andrew’s ordination was cele - and his hands were anointed with brated by Bishop Alan Hopes. the sacred Oil of Chrism. In his homily, Bishop Alan said: Finally, a paten with the Host “The Second Vatican Council and a chalice containing wine speaks of the universal priest - mixed with a drop of water were hood of all Christians. It is out of presented to Fr Andrew which this priestly people of God that were then used for the Eucharis - Jesus Christ chooses men and tic Prayer of the Mass which sets them apart to share in his followed. High Priesthood in order that Fr Andrew then con-celebrated they might serve God’s people. Mass for the first time with “The call to be a priest comes Bishop Alan. from God alone. Andrew – God Afterwards friends, family, uni - has called you, chosen you, for his versity students and priests own purposes – to be a priest in Ordination Liturgy seek to con - enjoyed refreshments in the the and to vey to us what are the great Cathedral Narthex. continue the work of his Son as truths concerning the sacred I See a full picture gallery of Teacher, Priest and Shepherd. Order of Priesthood. Mere words Andrew’s ordination at “The sacred actions of the are unable to do this.” www.rcdea.org.uk Page 2 latest online news at: www.rcdea.org.uk Catholic East Anglia / September 2018

news in brief A celebration of priesthood and service 900th Ipswich meeting marked I The Ipswich Circle of the Catenian Association celebrated its 900th meet - ing on the evening of June 7 at the town’s Holiday Inn. Present were the GB National Vice President Phil Brown, the GB National Secretary Bernard Noakes, Provincial Director Dennis Barter from King’s Lynn, Provincial President Mike Evans from Billericay and Ipswich Circle President Gerry Elliott. The occasion provided an ideal op - portunity for Denis Barter to present a medal and scroll to retired master I Three priests with a total of 150 years The priests celebrating special the proclamation of God’s word. It is mariner Peter Leason from Ipswich to of service joined around 40 others from jubilees were, from the left, Fr Pat achieved through pastoral care. It is commemorate his 40 years’ of member - across the Diocese of East Anglia at a Cleary (40 years), Fr Michael Hazel (60 achieved in the celebration of the ship of the Association. Celebration of Priesthood at the years) and Fr Charles Fitzgerald-Lom - Sacraments and the worship of the Bishop's White House at Poringland on bard (50 years). Church.” I A Strawberry Tea was held in the June 20. Also celebrating jubilees, but unable He thanked the priests for: "Trans - presbytery garden at St Felix in Felixs - The priests came together to reflect to be present, were Fr Neville forming the joys and hopes, the visions towe on Saturday July 7, in aid of Aid on their ministry and to celebrate the McClement (60 years), Fr John War - and dreams, the sufferings and sad - to the Church in Need. It was attended years of faithful service given by those rington (25 years) and Fr Bob Eccles (50 nesses of the countless numbers of by over 40 people, who were served a celebrating jubilees in 2018. years). people you have served in your work of splendid afternoon tea, of sandwiches, Mass was concelebrated by Bishop In his homily, Bishop Alan said: “An sanctifying." cream scones, cakes, and strawberry Alan Hopes at the church of Our Lady essential part of the grace which we Bishop Alan also paid tribute to Fr meringues, by the Parish catering of the Annunciation in Poringland. priests receive at the moment of our Henry Whisenant and Fr Paul Maddi - team – Team Felix. The sun shone This was followed by drinks in the ordination is the gift and the task of son who are both leaving the diocese brightly, but Felixstowe has been garden of the White House, courtesy of creating contact with God without shortly to discern vocations with blessed in the recent hot weather by a Bishop Alan, and then a buffet lunch. which man cannot live. It is achieved in monastic communities. cool breeze blowing in from the sea and £170 was raised for ACN.

I Members of the Society of St Vin - cent de Paul were joined by 28 parishioners from St Mary's Confer - Sharing refugee journey ence King’s Lynn for the annual SVP Parishes and schools across National Pilgrimage to Walsingham on July 1, reports Pauline McSherry. East Anglia have been joining They joined with brothers and sisters CAFOD’s Share the Journey from across the Diocese of East Anglia campaign this summer, and beyond, for a day that means so inspired by ’ call much, most especially to the elderly to show compassion and and housebound, the sick and the hand - icapped and indeed to all the young and solidarity with people forced not so young. It is good to be united in to leave their homes. prayer and friendship on this our annual Pilgrimage. I Volunteers have organised walks in parishes and schools and adding the I Days for Girls East Angles is holding miles they’ve walked to an online an event for intermediate or advanced totaliser. CAFOD’s original target was to sewers to make sustainable feminine walk the distance around the world, hygiene products to take to SE Asia on 24,900 miles. The campaign and walks Saturday, September 22 in St have been so popular that by July 2018 Edmund's, Bury St Edmunds from supporters were on their fourth leg 10am to 4pm. More details from Mary around the world! Durkacz at [email protected] World leaders will meet on September 19 at the United Nations General Assem - Catholic bly in New York to decide on agreements Above, walkers in Diss East Anglia to protect refugees and migrants. CAFOD and, left, at St Edmunds’ is asking them to protect human dignity Primary School in Bury Newspaper of the Diocese of East Anglia and has launched an online petition to St Edmunds. the Prime Minister asking that the UK EDITOR: Keith Morris takes a prominent lead in the assembly. tel: 01508 488318 or The Diss Parish walk took place on Bury St Edmunds joined in the CAFOD their harrowing stories. 07712 787762 Sunday July 29. The group walked a ten- initiative. Following an assembly on the “Those who were unable to do the walk Pear Tree Farmhouse, mile route that is being developed as part campaign, pupils walked one mile supported the stalls in the Parish Hall of a new pilgrim path, the St Henry around the school field on June 13. They and all signed cards to be sent to the Wymondham Road, Morse Way. A shorter walk was held in gathered in the chapel and prayed Prime Minister requesting that she Wreningham, Norwich, June. together using the Share the Journey works with other world leaders to ensure NR16 1AT A 55-strong group from St Laurence’s, prayers and then set off together. The that global compacts are met on human email: [email protected] Cambridge, took part in the walk on Sun - Year 8s helped the Reception children dignity, protection of the vulnerable, day July 22. and everyone, including staff, walked the tackling the reasons for migration and Articles and photographs for the next Mary Watkins said: “We met in the mile giving a total of 100 miles. keeping families together. We collected edition are very welcome and should be lovely community orchard and picnicked A group of parishioners from Sacred £200 and this has been sent to the Refugee sent to the editor, ideally via email, by the under the trees and then gathered to Heart, North Walsham completed a Community Kitchen in Calais.” walk around the shady paths of Milton. Share the Journey Parish Walk on CAFOD local representative in East deadline, Monday October 8. A small Lampedusa cross and a banner Sunday June 24. Anglia, Jane Crone said: “We want to say was carried and provoked quite a bit of Clare Hardie said: “Fr James Walsh, 18 a massive thank-you to everyone who has Diocese website: www.rcdea.org.uk interest from the general public enjoying other adults, four children and four dogs supported Share the Journey. Their their day out. had a wonderful walk in the sunshine actions deliver a powerful message to Advertising: Contact Janet at Cathcom on tel “We paused frequently to hear stories along the Weavers Way and added 156 world leaders that we want the new 01440 730399 or at [email protected] of those on the move and to reflect on miles to CAFOD’s Walk Around the global agreements to ensure refugees and Publisher: Cathcom Ltd of Haverhill, 0207 their suffering and the part we could play World in support of refugees. Along the migrants can be treated fairly and with 112 6710 in helping alleviate it.” way we paused to pray for the refugees dignity.” Pupils from Moreton Hall Prep near around the world and to read out some of www.cafod.org.uk/sharethejourney Catholic East Anglia / September 2018 follow us on Twitter at: twitter.com/RCEastAnglia Page 3

Alfonso-Jude Belnas tells his own my vocation. God heard my prayers and vocation story. I came back to Oscott with the visa resolved, having missed lectures for I My vocation has always been an expe - more than six weeks and with exams on rience of trusting and accepting the will the horizon. I abandoned everything to of God and viewing him as a Good Shep - the Lord and prayed that His will be herd. I came from a humble family with done and I sat and passed all the exams. no mother figure. All I had was an My father’s death in June 2016 was extended family that gave me security, also an event that tested my trust and good moral guidance and the faith that I my discernment to the priesthood. have now. When my father, Restituto, was diag - My earliest recollection of the desire nosed with severe liver cirrhosis, I for priesthood was when my mother was already knew that he wouldn’t last long back in the Philippines during Easter and that I had to prepare myself. Upon and Christmas from Hong Kong. She left hearing the very sad news from my the family and me when I was only six brother in the Philippines, I cried a lot years old in order to give us a better edu - and was so upset. I returned to the cation and life. She did not come home Philippines for a few days to prepare the every year but when she was home, it interment and the Requiem Mass. was my duty as a son to be there at home The cry-baby of the family suddenly and spend time with her. Due to my became the strongest but deep inside my immaturity I did not usually stay much heart I was crying non-stop. I was able to at home when she was on holiday. This be strong for my brothers is because I had duties and obligations Coming back to Oscott for the dia - in the local village chapel and the parish conate ordinations in that month was church of our city. Christmas, Holy also important as I supported my fellow Week and Easter are the busiest seasons seminarians. I secretly offered all the and as the head of the parish youth min - flower displays I made for the eternal istry, I was very active and hands-on repose of my father’s soul. Every flower leading the youth in these festivities. I inserted was a prayer for my dad and a My mother once suggested that I thanksgiving for all the graces that God become a priest if I wanted to spend had bestowed on my discernment. I have more time in the church rather than at then accepted that the will of God will home. She was not angry but maybe she be my utmost priority, for He provides said that out of frustration because she me with the right tools to continue on wanted to spend time with me and iron - my chosen path. ically she was implying that I have a Jude Belnas receives the Book of the Gospels from Archbishop . Although my vocation has been vocation to the priesthood. impeded by these unpleasant events, I believe my late father was also aware Oscott College family. After going prayed to Saint Anthony that my pass - they became the foundation of my dis - of my desire to serve the church at a through different interviews and port would be found and two days before cernment. I was able to identify my very young age. He used to tell my processes, the diocese accepted my my return flight, my uncle Antonio failings and I was able to measure how schoolmates that I was not home and application to enter formation in 2012 returned it to me after it was found in trusting I was in God. that they should look for me in the and has since given me all the resources the city and given to him as he shares I am taking a step forward in my for - chapel or church. He used to bring me needed, both spiritually and financially my surname. That was my starting mation now that I am ordained to the meals, which he had cooked, for me to so that I would be able to undergo my point. I knew then that God would give Sacred Order of Deacons, with trust and share with others. I believe that my seminary formation. me the direction I needed as long as I confidence that the Lord will provide vocation is sustained and supported by Things were running smoothly until I kept on walking – all I need to do is to what the sheep need. With all the trials I my parents and my extended family who went back to the Philippines to tell my trust in Him. have faced and will face in the future, I brought me to the faith. dad personally that I would enter semi - A visa issue meant I had to leave will keep on trusting and give praise and I also have support from another fam - nary soon. A few days before my return Oscott for the Philippines with a broken thanksgiving to Jesus, the Good ily: the Diocese of East Anglia and my flight to the UK, I lost my passport. I heart. The event was a turning point in Shepherd. Jude ordained tJudoe Beln asd was iordaainecd to onate the diaconate at St Mary’s College, Oscott on Saturday June 23, the fourth Diocese of East Anglia seminarian to become a deacon within a fortnight, following the recent triple ordination in Rome.

I Jude was one of eight men from St Mary’s to be ordained by Archbishop Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birming - ham. Bishop Alan Hopes concelebrated the Mass along with other bishops who had men being ordained for their own dioce - ses. In a nice touch, instead of promising obedience and respect to the principle cel - ebrant, Jude was directed to Bishop Alan for this important moment in the cere - mony. The college chapel was full for the occa - sion, several priests from the various dioceses concerned with the ordination music to inspire those present. concelebrated. Pictured top is the moment Jude Belnas Present from East Anglia were Fr receives the Book of the Gospels from Henry Whisenant, Fr Francis Selman Archbishop Bernard Longley during his (member of the diocese and a lecturer at ordination at Oscott and, above, Jude St Mary’s), Canon Eugene Harkness, Fr with Bishop Alan after his ordination. Padraig Hawkins, Canon David Paul and A full picture gallery of Jude’s ordina - Fr Pat Cleary with Fr Bruce Burbidge the tion can be found at: organist for the day using his gift for https://flic.kr/s/aHsmkASjiD Page 4 latest online news at: www.rcdea.org.uk Catholic East Anglia / September 2018

NEW EVANGELISATION Be a herald of Door-to-door Gospel Jesus Christ The Proclaim group East Anglia’s four new from the St Ives deacons are called to be parish have been Heralds for Christ, a following in a 120- challenge which applies year-old tradition of to all Christians argues evangelisation, led by Rebecca Bretherton, Fr Karol Porczak, in co-ordinator of New visiting homes in the Evangelisation. parish with the Gospel message. Eliz- abeth Barker reports. I In June, East Anglia celebrated the ordinations of four deacons. Once ordained, each candidate was handed I It was back in 1902 when the first parish priest, Canon Dr the Book of the Gospels by the bishop, John Arendzen from Cam- who said to him: ‘’Receive the Gospel bridge, travelled to St Ives by The Proclaim group in Knapwell, from the left: Jeffrey, of Christ whose herald you have become. Believe what you read. Teach pony and trap each weekend Jackie, Agata, Elizabeth, Wilhelmina and Fr Karol. to celebrate Mass in a church what you believe. Practice what you rededicated to the Sacred teach.’ Heart for a permanent church build- sionary priest from the Con - Karol, went out in twos to It is a striking and profoundly mov- In St Ives, the Catholic popu- ing. His donation of £1000 paid gregation of the Missionaries knock on doors and offer a ing moment, not least because, lation was growing due to the for the dismantling, and trans- of Our Lady of La Salette card with a picture of Jesus although deacons do have a special number of drovers from Lan - portation by barge and (MS) from Poland. and a Gospel message, after a calling to make these words the foun- cashire and Ireland who rebuilding on the present site He is the Episcopal Vicar for blessing in church. dation for their lives, so too do all of frequented the cattle markets in Needingworth Rd. Evangelization and similarly Meanwhile the evangelisers us. and, being Catholic, wanted Canon John was a scholar fired with the same mission - were supported by the prayers This simple and ancient challenge Mass. The congregation soon and writer and also a most ary zeal. Fr Karol has of a group of parishioners is not just for the men being ordained outgrew its first small wooden enthusiastic missionary, introduced a prayer to be said who spent an hour in Adora - but also for the men and women building and a large plot of preaching in the highways for all in St Ives and the 26 tion of the Blessed Sacrament watching. The words push us out of land was purchased through and byways. He was invited to villages of the parish on the at Sacred Heart church. our comfort zone and question us the generosity of George become one of the founder same date each month. More visits are being about the conduct of our lives. Pauling. members of the Catholic Mis- The Proclaim group carried planned with a greater num- First, we are challenged about our Being a civil engineer, sionary Society by Cardinal out its first door-to-door evan- ber of evangelisers who own relationship with Christ. Have George was aware that the dis- Vaughn in 1910. gelization in the smallest hopefully will have the same we really received the Good News? In used church of St Andrew in Three years ago, Canon village – Knapwell - on Satur- positive experience as the ini- other words, have we heard it deep Union Road Cambridge would Arendzen' vision was renewed day morning, July 21. Five tial group. within our hearts and made it our be a more economical option by Fr Karol Porczak, a mis - parishioners, along with Fr I Elizabeth is RE Coordinator. own? How often do we read the Gospel ourselves and refresh ourselves in the story of Jesus’ mission? Inter faith concert Next, we are asked about our will - ingness to evangelise: to share with I The Peterborough Inter Faith Council cele - others what we have found in the brated its 40th anniversary on Saturday May 12 Gospel; to bear witness in the world to with a concert in Peterborough’s Cathedral Jesus Christ himself, by a life filled Square. The Catholic community were delighted with faith, hope and love. to take part having been active participants in Those of you who have ever been the work of the Inter Faith Council since its for - altar servers might hear an echo here mation. of the prayer said before Mass: “Go The three Catholic Parishes in Peterborough before us, O Lord, in this our sacrifice combined to provide a choir which sang three of prayer and praise. What we say hymns. Other faith groups performed music from and sing with our lips, may we believe their scriptures and there was performances from in our hearts; and what we believe in different cultural groups, including Peterborough our hearts, may we show forth and Opera sing some operatic classics and a group of practice in our daily lives.” Hindu dancers. St Benet’s celebrates festival

I St Benet’s in Beccles celebrated its monasteries Patronal Festival over the weekend of July For Richard’s talk and a tour of the church, 14 and 15 with a history lesson, church tour, we were also joined by Fr Leo Maidlow Davis, exhibition, parish picnic and Masses, Prior of Downside Abbey. Fr Davis was very reports Terry O’Brien. impressed by the exhibition of St Benedict’s November 3, 2018 Saturday saw parish historian Richard life and works, prepared by the children of Registration from 9am Venue: Jones, give a fascinating insight into the his - our Parish School. Fr Davis also celebrated tory of our church building, designed by lo - our Sunday masses for us, and it was a real St George’s Church cal architect, Francis Banham, and originally pleasure for many parishioners to meet the Sprowston Road intended to house a small community of Prior and chat with him after mass. Benedictine Monks – hence our official title A group of stalwart parishioners laid on a Norwich of St Benet’s Minster. splendid Parish Picnic in the presbytery NR3 4HZ For this event, we welcomed a group of grounds, after Sunday forenoon Mass. The parishioners from St Felix Parish, Felixs - glorious weather helped the enjoyment – and towe, led by Fr John Barnes, whose own we were ably entertained by Tom and Digby church was also designed by Banham. Harrison, on guitar and violin. We learned something of the life and diffi - I St Benet’s has pledged to raise funds for culties faced by our ancestors, and we cer - two local charities – Guide Dogs for the Blind tainly owe a huge debt to those families who and a Publicly Accessible Defibrillator to be provided so many of our local churches and mounted outside the church. Catholic East Anglia / September 2018 like us on Facebook at: w ww.facebook.com/CatholicEastAnglia Page 5

Caritas development worker is sought news in brief

I The Diocese of East Anglia has secured support and co-ordinate works of social out- Bishop Alan Hopes said: “Caritas East funding for the appointment of a part-time reach in the Diocese. The development Anglia is using the Alive in Faith funds to development worker for Caritas East Anglia worker will scope the range of Catholic support some local initiatives which provide for at least one year to research and pro - social action within the diocese and the material support and assistance to the poor, mote current social action initiatives in the responses to social need and use them as deprived and vulnerable members of soci - diocese and to develop a diocese-wide a basis for targeting the highest priorities for ety in the Diocese. The development worker strategy. action. will raise the awareness within all parishes The funding, which the Diocese is match- By organising diocese-wide celebrations of how they too might develop this important ing from Alive in Faith, will come from the of the current activities in parishes and aspect of the Church’s mission.” Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), the sharing what is being done elsewhere, the For full details, call 01508 492540, e-mail social action arm of the Catholic Church in development worker will demonstrate the [email protected] or write to Caritas England and Wales, of which Caritas East value of Catholic Social Action and encour- East Anglia, The White House, 21 Upgate, Anglia is a member. age parishes to be more ambitious in what Poringland, Norfolk NR14 7SH. The closing Caritas East Anglia aims to encourage, they seek to achieve. date for applications is September 30. Fr Roger is 80 Picture by Keith Morris. I Fr Roger Spencer, Parish Priest of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Southwold and St Edmund King & Martyr, Halesworth, celebrated his 80th birthday on Tuesday July 31, when over 70 guests and parishioners packed the Sacred Heart church for a Mass on the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola. The Mass was concelebrated by Canon David Bagstaff, Fr Roger Looking at the Spencer, Fr Denys Lloyd, Fr Padraig plans outside Our Hawkins and Fr Michael Stokes. In his Lady Star of the opening address, Fr David paid tribute Sea in Lowestoft to Fr Roger and his commitment to the are, from left, Fr Parish and said that, at 80, he was one Paul Chanh, Beryl of the oldest Parish Priests in the Edwards finance Diocese. chair, Bishop Alan A champagne reception followed in Hopes, Tony the Cardinal Newman Hall Parishioners gave Fr Roger a leather- Walmsley and Dcn bound copy of a new history of the Stephen Pomeroy. Sacred Heart parish, entitled “Mission to a Summer Holiday Place” compiled by Laurette Burton (pictured above with Fr Roger), produced to mark the Lottery funding boost recent centenary of the church. A project to make essential lic viewing of the birds and giving infor- repairs to a landmark mation about them. And the work is even being planned around the rare birds Lowestoft Catholic church with a start on site being planned for and widen its community September when the nesting Kittiwakes access, with a digital will have departed. An initial grant from the HLF (from visitor guide, has received money raised through the National Lot - support from the Heritage tery) in March 2017, of development Lottery Fund (HLF) with a funding of £25,400 has been used by the church to progress the plans to the cur- grant of £221,500. rent stage with the help of conservation architects. Commenting on the award, Fr Paul I The historic Our Lady Star of the Sea Chanh, parish priest at Our Lady's, said: church in the town centre, built in 1902, "We're delighted that we've received this will receive the grant towards the support thanks to National Lottery play- £284,266 project, with the balance from ers. As well as continuing to be a place of church fund-raising, the Diocese of East worship we are pleased that the local Anglia Alive in Faith scheme and VAT community will have a greater chance to recovery. use and enjoy it.” The project aims to carry out essential Tony Walmsley, parish treasurer and external repairs to prevent rainwater project director, said: “We have essential getting inside the church, to restore dam- repairs to do because of water getting aged stonework and the tracery of the into the roof and affecting the plaster West window. ceiling inside, and because masonry on To increase wider community use, the the tower is failing and some actually fell scheme includes developing an innova - to the ground two years ago. tive digital guide and map of the church, “We also want to make the church so that visitors can use their own mobile more accessible to the public to come in phones or tablets to find out more about and look around as one of the few places the architecture, art and religious signif- of genuine historic interest in the town icance of the building. Stewards will centre. We want to help people under- also be trained in how to use it. stand what the church is all about, its The church already provides a wonder- history, architecture and art and how the ful venue for musical performances, Catholic faith is practiced here. with its natural acoustics, and funds will “Nowadays people like to access such be used to create more flexible space and information online and we are develop - provide easy-to-erect modular staging for ing a digital guide and map which they choral and instrumental concerts. can access through their own electronic In recent years, the church tower has device or ones which we will provide. We become a well-used nesting site for Kitti- will also be able to help children who are wakes, a rare Gull species and the doing Religious Studies at school with project will also provide for close up pub- that part of their curriculum.” Page 6 latest online news at: www.rcdea.org.uk Catholic East Anglia / September 2018

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Pictured at St Mary’s Ipswich are, back row from left, Christopher Smith, Fr Russell Frost, Fr Edmund Eggleston, Fr Charlie Gordon, Fr Michael Rear. Front row, from left, Fr Adrian Gates, Deacon Clive Brooks, Canon Michael Hazell, Fr John Barnes, Deacon Christopher Brighten and Canon Matthew George. Not in the photo, but present at the Mass: Fr Francis Leeder. Fr Michael’s diamond jubilee

I Ipswich priest Canon Michael Hazell through example was his life’s work. has celebrated 60 years of service to In 1995 he officially retired to the Catholic Church reports John Cas - Kesgrave in Ipswich. In reality he sidy. didn’t really retire. He became so gen - St Mary’s Parish Ipswich hosted Dia - erous with his time that his ministry mond Jubilee celebrations for Canon developed, towards parishioners and Michael on Friday July 13, when also seafarers in nearby Felixstowe f marriage Ipswich deanery clergy joined a full docks. Now he has become became church of parishioners, family and part and parcel of their lives and all friends for a Concelebrated Mass of have taken him into their hearts. Thanksgiving for his 60 years of Following the Mass of Thanksgiv - priesthood. ing, a large crowd joined Fr Michael The chief concelebrant and Dean, Fr in the parish hall for a very happy John Barnes, paid a warm and amus - party and presentation. Fr Michael ing tribute to Canon Michael. Over the used his moving thanks to stress the years, he has held many key posts of importance of faith and not just the responsibility but Canon Michael’s priest’s own faith. He said that some - pastoral work was at the heart of his times in the life of a priest, it is the priesthood. His dedication to his peo - deep faith of the people that carries a ple and the development of their faith priest through.

Couple’s 70th anniversary First female Indian saint honoured I A Norfolk Catholic couple, who met each lad. Margaret worked in the Co-op from the I The Syro-Malabar community in community. other as teenagers in 1944, have celebrated age of 17, dealing with ration books. Huntingdon celebrated the feast of St Sister Alphonsa was a 20th century their 70th wedding anniversary with a party at The couple married in St Philip’s Church in Alphonsa, the first woman of Indian Indian religious sister and educator, St Helen’s Church in Hoveton, reports Liz Mansfield in 1948 and moved in with Alf’s origin to be canonised by the Catholic she was partially disabled by an acci - Smith. parents, in Ketts Hill, Norwich, for a year. Church, on Saturday June 23. dent which burnt both of her feet and Alf (aged 92) and Margaret (91) celebrated For a while they lived in Spixworth and in St Michael the Archangel church she suffered a series of serious health their 70th anniversary on Saturday June 16 at 1952 moved to Sprowston, where they have was decorated with flags and St problems which led to her death, aged the evening Mass when they were presented lived in the same house in Spinney Road for Alphonsa’s statue was in a place of ho - 36, in July 1946. with a bouquet of flowers and a card signed by around 50 years. nour. Fr Philip John came from Cam - Claims of her miraculous interven - parishioners, pictured above. A party was held Margaret had many jobs in Norwich and bridge to celebrate the Mass for the tion began almost immediately upon for them after Mass. worked at one time in Jarrolds and Garlands. community and it was followed by a her death and often involved the chil - Alf was 17 in 1943 when he was told he was Alf worked for Lushers the builders, as a wood lovely community meal. dren of the convent school where she going to work down the mines. He met Mar - carver and cabinet maker. He made many The feast was celebrated with much used to teach. garet soon afterwards when introduced by her items for St Helen’s Church, including the font. joy to remember a saint from the Syro- She was beatified in February 1986 father, who was in charge of the men in Alf’s The couple have two children, Stephen and Malabar community and from Kerala by Pope John Paul II during his Apos - sector of the mine and felt sorry for the young Frances. which is now home to many of the tolic Pilgrimage to India. Page 8 like our schools at: www.facebook.com/RCDEANewSchools Catholic East Anglia / September 2018 DIOCESAN SCHOOLS IN FOCUS School’s 24-hour run for charity news in brief

School’s hat-trick of cycling awards

I St Thomas More Catholic Primary school in Peterborough has won a hat-trick of cycling accolades in the Big Pedal challenge Headteacher Anne-Marie McElhinney said: “The last three years had seen us climb to the top of the leader board in Peterbor - ough and we were not going to let our title slip away from us in 2018. Our community, as ever, got behind the challenge and worked I Pupils and staff at Moreton Hall Catholic Prep School at Bury St Prep children and staff – not to mention the school goats, Lofty extremely hard to ensure that our pupils and Edmunds have completed a 24-hour run for local charities and Moreton. Throughout the day and into the evening children parents made their way to school on scooters The ambitious attempt to run continuously for 24 hours took from every class and many members of staff helped to keep the and bikes. Our bike sheds were bursting, place on Friday May 22. The challenge began at 11am with Pre- show on the road. Pictured are the core team behind the event. every spare inch of fence was decorated with bikes and scooters. “At the end of the two weeks we were stag - gered to find out that not only had we won School celebrates for the third year running in Peterborough, but we were placed third in the East of Eng - land and seventh nationally.” pupil awards https://bigpedal.org.uk/

I Moreton Hall Prep School is cele - brating the achievements of its Year 8 pupils in Common Entrance this term as all 16 pupils have been awarded a place at their chosen sen - ior school, including eight who were awarded academic, musical and sports scholarships, a record for the Catholic school. Headmaster Chris Moxon said: ‘Eight awards from a class of just 16 pupils to some of the best independ - ent schools in the country is an out - standing achievement (and a new school record!). It is a testament to all the hard work put in over the years by the pupils and their teachers: we are Adventure chance very proud of them!’ I Year 4 pupils from federated RC Primary Schools St Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds and St Josephs in Sudbury recently attended Family day of a three-day residential trip to the Horstead Activity Centre in Norfolk reports Katie Copeman, St Edmund’s Head of School. The children had a wonderful time and re - fun for pupils turned to school buzzing with excitement and stories to share about their trip. Over the past year, Mini- thank-you to the children for every - They all had the opportunity to participate thing they do to help those in need. Vinnies groups have sprung in a range of adventurous outdoor activities They began the day singing We Are up at schools in the St John such as canoeing, climbing, archery, tun - Family, they thought about the words nelling and a zipwire. The trip presented the the Baptist Catholic MAT from the Bible where Jesus says: “If children with many challenges that required reports Fran Ludden, Head you do this for the least of my them to collaborate effectively with one an - of School, St Francis of brethren, you do it for me,” and they other and to be resilient too, especially when Assisi, Norwich. took time to reflect on seeing God in pushing themselves outside of their comfort the eyes of each other and of their zone, whether that be staying away from I To celebrate the end of the first suc - neighbour. home for the first time, trying new food at cessful year, children from St Mary’s It was a really special day. For some T HOMAS ORE meal times or when aiming to reach the top S T M and St Peter’s (Gorleston), St it was their first visit to the seaside; of the climbing tower. Edmund’s (Bungay), St Benet’s (Bec - for others their first ride on a train; ATHOLIC RIMARY It was a pleasure to watch the children C P cles) and St Francis of Assisi for all, a first chance to celebrate to - supporting one another and offering kind (Norwich) joined the children of St gether with children from other CHOOL words of encouragement as they took part in S Mary’s Lowestoft for a day which schools. the various activities. We were very proud of PARK LANE, PETERBOROUGH included a liturgy workshop, fun The Mini-Vinnies will grow in the children whilst away as they continued activities on the beach and Mass at strength next year, when more chil - PE1 5JW to demonstrate the motto of our schools, ‘We the Church of Our Lady, Star of The dren will swell their numbers, and, EADTEACHER learn together in God’s love by encouraging H Sea and St Nicholas, all led by the not surprisingly, they all want to come and supporting one another.’ MRS MCELHINNEY Ignite Team. back for another celebration at the TELEPHONE 01733 566005 The day was organised to say a big same time next summer!” Catholic East Anglia / September 2018 follow youth news on Twitter at: twitter.com/igniteyea Page 9

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Pictured above are the East Anglian pilgrims outside the Shrine of St Margaret Clitherow in York, inset, Iona Abbey and, right, a statue of monks carrying St Cuthbert's body to Durham Cathedral. Following in footsteps of

At pilhgrimagee in pu rsusit of ahis ibrothner monkts froms Lindisfarne to the northern saints of Britain his final resting place. The peace of the cloisters provided a chance to say after - was the aim of a group noon prayer together before continuing of young people from the to Lindisfarne. Diocese of East Anglia over We had plenty of time to explore and six days in late July. Clare gain some sense of what it would have Storey reports. been like to live here at the time of the earliest missionaries, reflect on what we had already experienced and what was still ahead of us. I The pilgrims were led by youth chap - Ruins of the monastery are still pres - lain, Fr Luke Goymour, and Youth ent, and the place where the Lindisfarne Service Director, Hamish MacQueen. Gospels, a Latin translation of the With our pilgrim guides written by Gospels, were most likely illuminated. Ciaran Loasso and Fr Luke in hand we For me, the experience of being first encountered St Margaret Clitherow. ‘stranded’ – Lindisfarne is accessible by Crossing the Lendal Bridge we spotted a a causeway just twice daily when the tide plaque marking the place where St Mar - is out – was a new one. garet was crushed to death for In a world where almost everything is harbouring priests in her house. instantly accessible, it is very easy to for - At the Bar Convent, England’s oldest get what it is like not to have everything surviving convent, dating from 1686, we at the snap of the fingers. Being on Lind - met Sr Agatha who shared with us a isfarne, and again on the island of Iona, potted history of the Venerable Mary after early evening although both islands Ward, foundress of the Congregation of are inhabited, we were isolated. Jesus. The feeling of being stranded can take We looked around the interactive exhi - root in our spiritual lives. One might feel bition on being a Catholic in England at that they are isolated in some way. No the time. Ducking into a priest hole gave doubt the early Christian saints, and some idea of what it would have been those who followed them, felt that isola - like to be a priest-in-hiding. No arrests tion on both a physical and spiritual level awaited, and the rest of the visit proved at times. to be a highlight for all of us. Truly following God and doing what He The following day, after celebrating asks of us, as He did of the northern Mass at St Margaret’s Shrine, we set off saints that we encountered during this for a visit to Durham Cathedral, the final pilgrimage, can be an isolating experi - resting place of St Bede (whose body was ence. brought there from Jarrow), St Cuthbert But if there is one thing that I know and St Oswald’s head (!), en route to Lind - better now than before I set out on this isfarne, home to some of the early pilgrimage, it is that God is always with Christian missionaries. me and that isolation is sometimes neces - Walking to the Cathedral, we passed a sary for listening to Him more statue of St Cuthbert being carried by attentively. Page 10 latest online news at: www.rcdea.org.uk Catholic East Anglia / September 2018 Norfolk sisters mark Congregation’s 150th anniversary

I The Daughters of Divine Charity, who have Michael Johnstone, the former Parish Priest of a convent and school in Swaffham and a small Swaffham. care home in Hunstanton, have celebrated the Bishop Alan Hopes also invited the Sisters, 150th anniversary of the founding of their Con - the school, friends and parishioners to an gregation with events in Vienna and Norwich. 11.30am Celebration Mass at St John’s Cathe - The Congregation was founded in Vienna in dral in Norwich on July 5 to mark the 1868 by Mother Franciska Lechner and an anniversary, followed by a barbecue in the international celebration was held in the Aus - Narthex gardens. trian capital city for three days in early June. Sr Francis Ridler said: “The 150th Anniver - Provincial Superior Sr Thomas More, Sr sary at the Cathedral was a very special Danuta, Sr Kasjana, Sr Bernarda, Sr Linda occasion. The pupils sang with enthusiasm and three Novices went to Vienna along with and all who had individual tasks exceeded three girls from the Year 10 class at Sacred expectations. It was a wonderful community Picture by Rod Glenister. Heart and two teachers. There were also three effort with school staff, Bishop Alan, several young girls from Chesterfield who are inter - priests, parishioners, friends and parents join - Sisters, pupils, priests and Bishop Alan at the celebration Mass in Norwich. ested in joining the Congregation and Fr ing in our celebration.“

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ToTo advertise Phone Janet on 0014401440 730399 or 07931 836907 Jubilee clebrations at St Ignatius, above, and St Laurence, below. Churches mark special jubilees Two East Anglian churches in continued with the laying of the founda - Cambs and Norfolk have tion stone at Milton Road on March 1958 and scenes across the years to the pres - marked special jubilees over ent day. the past few weeks. I Bishop Alan celebrated the 50th Anniversary of St Ignatius Church, Cais - I Bishop Alan Hopes said Mass at St ter, with a Mass on Tuesday June 19. In Laurence’s Church, Cambridge, on July attendance were some priests who had 15 to celebrate 60 years of Parish life at previously said Mass at the church, Mgr the Milton Road site. Philip Shrayne, Fr Anthony Nwanko, Fr At the end of Mass, the Bishop Alex Ibe, Fr Gordon Williams, Fr Martin unveiled and blessed a plaque listing all Gowman, Fr Pádraig Hawkins and Dea - the Parish Priests who have served the con Tony Fenton. Parish since its inception. To see a full picture gallery of the After Mass Bishop Alan chatted with Mass, taken by Brian Lafferty, visit: parishioners and viewed a photo display https://bit.ly/2LVRXFi of St Laurence’s Parish life across the decades. It began in the 1950s when the church building was a reclaimed tin hut, origi - nally part of the Great Eastern Hos - pital set up in the now grounds of Cambridge University Library to treat First World War soldiers. It Catholic East Anglia / September 2018 follow us on Twitter at: twitter.com/RCEastAnglia Page 11

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I The Montana Residential Home, in Great Barton near Bury St Edmunds is celebrating after being rated outstanding in a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission. The home, which is run by the Benedictines Sisters of Our Lady of Grace and Compassion, is caring and well-led, said the report. Sister Superior and care home manager, Sr Thaya Moses, said it was down to the “wonderful team” (pictured above) she had at the home which caters for up to 19 older people, some who may be living with dementia.

I A giant hare sculpture, inspired by the design of St John’s Cathedral, has joined the popular GoGoHares Norfolk-wide children’s summer trail in aid of chil - dren’s charity Break. There are 68 hares in the trail and the St John’s one is called C-Hare-thedral, named and painted by artist Mik Richardson, drawing inspira - tion from the Cathedral itself. Culture and Heritage Officer Julia Stafford has organised a hare-themed mini trail for children to enjoy within the cathedral and its gardens. C-Hare-the - dral can be found in the Rotunda part of the Narthex every day until September 8.

I St Benedict's Community in Sawtry Cambridgeshire held their annual saint’s day celebration on Sunday July 8 with a cream tea in the back garden of Roy and Dorothy Dunn. The weather was very kind and donations were col - lected towards the Sawtry Children's Holiday Club which is held in August.

I Thousands of visitors enjoyed the sunshine at the Clare Priory Craft Fair 2018 held on the July 14 and 15 and were entertained with a range of local foods, craft ales, a range of children’s entertainment, music, dance (including Morris dancing, above), historic I Suffolk priest Fr Gerry Quigley has retired after 43 years in the priesthood. tours and exhibitors set in the 14th century Priory and Two celebrations were held to mark the occasion, the first one at Our Lady its acres of grounds. Immaculate and St Joseph in Lawshall, where Fr Gerry was priest-in-charge, Fr David Middleton, Clare Parish Priest, said: “The on June 10, the day of his last Mass there, pictured above. The other was at St Craft Fair weekend is a special time in Clare Priory's Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds on June 27, which was attended by Bishop Alan year. As a retreat house and a parish we have visitors and other clergy. all the time but, obviously, never in such numbers. The The Mass in Lawshall was followed by a celebration in the village pub, the Craft Fair is always a tremendous draw because of the Swan, where Fr Gerry was presented with gifts from the Lawshall community, range and quality of exhibits, and the friendly atmos - including a crucifix and statue of Our Lady reports Imogen Senior. phere and the fun. It is such a happy weekend.”