Page Two September 2012 OUR DIOCESAN FAMILY News from the White House Priests from around the Diocese gathered as usual at Walsingham to celebrate the Jubilees of five of their number: Frs Anthony Sketch, Paul Hypher and Peter Marsh celebrated their Golden Jubilees, and Frs Nicholas Kearney and Peter Rollings their Silver Jubilees. Clergy moves Some clergy are moving to different parishes in the Celebrating the Queen’sDespite torrential Jubilee rain, the Poringland andOnisorotu London one of the parishioners 2012 who first half of September. Diocesan Administrator Fr & Framingham Earl Giant Jubilee donated the impressive outfit. David Bagstaff said: “I am very grateful to those Street Party went ahead in the grounds Fr Mark, said that he was pleased involved for their acceptance in taking on new of the Bishop’s house at Poringland. that so many had turned up to brave pastoral responsibilities and for the ministry they have The event was organised by the the rain, and many even ate picnics been exercising in their present appointments.” local churches, schools, parish anywhere they could shelter. councils and scouts and brownies. “It was a wonderful occasion, Fr David Jennings, who has been on sabbatical leave, The gardens looked beautiful achieving exactly what we set out to goes to St Mary’s, Great Yarmouth and Fr Gordon despite the rain and were commented do – bring together people from all Williams moves from there after 13 years, to Our Lady on by many who had not been to over our community,” he said. of Pity in Swaffham. Parish fetes and other events before. “Pupils and students from our Following on from a special Mass village schools produced wonderful Danielle Onisorotu and Fr Mark dressed Fr Michael Johnstone, who is one of our oldest but at which the children of the parish posters to publicise the event and as a Nigerian chief still very active, parish priests reires from Swaffham were presented with special were presented with special medals by to take up an equally active retirement as a member of commemorative coins, the event drew Poringland and Framingham Earl the Walsingham. around 700 people throughout the Parish Councils. day. “The WI produced colourful Thanks to Rosminians Louise Priest of BBC Look East bunting along with the Brownies. Fr Sean Connolly, who has been assisting at officially opened the event at which “The Octagon Wives who meet at Newmarket, moves to be parish priest of both March Loddon Silver Band provided music the Anglican Church made beautiful and Wisbech parishes. He will be living at the and other entertainment included a table decorations. The local real ale presbytery in March, and will be assisted in the Zumba Display and the Christian pub, The Royal Oak provided a much provision of Mass at Chatteris by Fr Tony Shryane Everyone had a good time despite the rain street theatre company ‘Riding appreciated bar, and the Catholic from Ely. and a bonfire, below, was seen miles away Lights’. parish and the local Scout Group An impressive display of offered warm drinks, cakes and hot The Rosminians have served both of these fenland memorabilia took the visitor through burgers to the damp crowds!’ parishes for many years with great success and the decades of the Queen’s reign. “The event ended with the lighting commitment. Parish priest Fr Mark Hackeson of the huge bonfire at the bottom of appeared dressed as a Nigerian chief, the garden which could be seen However, with the tragic death of Fr Eddie Murphy for reasons known only to Danielle clearly from the main Bungay road.” IC, parish priest of Wisbech, in a road accident earlier this year, and the planned move of Fr Philip Sainter IC from March, Fr David Myers IC the Provincial indicated that he was unable any longer to provide priests to serve there.

A Rosminian presence is maintained in the area by Fr Anthony Slack IC at Whittlesey and Ramsey.

Accordingly, the Diocese will be taking on the pastoral care of both parishes from September 2012. Faced with a similar shortage of priests, Fr. Sean will be in the unique position for the time being, of being Parish Priest of both parishes.

Diocesan Adminstrator, Fr David Bagstaff said: “I’m Ringing in the start of the London Olympics at Poringland, left and above sure that some changes will be required, but there will also be many positive aspects arising from the two parishes co-operating and working together. London Olympics welcome rings out in two parishes Two parishes in the diocese responded to O’Donnell and Liz Little rang the church the Easter Vigil. “I know that you will give a warm welcome to Fr Sean the call for bells to ring out at 8.12am for bells at Poringland, while other members “In his homily at the Mass, Fr Mark three minutes all over the country to mark of the congregation who had gathered for made special mention of Amy Conroy for and give him all the support he needs as he works with the beginning of the Olympics and a special early Mass beforehand rang a whom the parish had been praying each you as your new priest. Paralympics 2012. variety of bells outside. day for a number of years as she battled Although not many of the churches in In the distance they were joined by the cancer. “I would like to conclude by recording the grateful the Diocese have bells, Our Lady of the Anglican Parish Church. “It was great to “She and Bishop Michael had shared thanks of our diocese to the Rosminians, for their Annunciation joined in along with Fr join the fun and make a lot of noise’ said some of their experiences and he will be excellent care of the parishes of March and Wisbech Peter Rollings church at King’s Lynn. one more senior parishioner, whilst rejoicing that she is now about to Bernadette Hutchings, James others were reminded of the ‘Gloria’ at compete in the Paralympics!” over the past years – it is much appreciated by all.” Diamond Jubilee and Olympics around the Diocese

AGardenweek after the main partyJubilee celebrations, friends the Queen held a special Garden Party at Sandringham House in Norfolk, the first to be held there for 10 years. Fr David Bagstaff headed up the representatives from the Diocese which included Fr Sam Leeder from Ipswich, Anne Parry one of our Diocesan Trustees, Naomi Perowne and her husband Gerry Mildenhall and Fr Mark Hackeson. Fr David said that it was “a wonderful day with an impressive cross-section of people who live and work in East Fr David Bagstaff above with Naomi Perowne and Gerry Mildenhall Anglia. Voluntary organisations were well- represented and below with Fr Sam Leeder and Ben Gummer MP. To the right along with the churches and young people from local schools with Rt Revd. Graham James (Bishop of Norwich), Ven Jan and colleges provided musical entertainment. MacFarlane (Archdeacon of Norwich) and their respective spouses. “Students from the regional catering colleges provided the catering and served an excellent tea for the 4,000 guests – including the Queen and the Duke of York!’ “It was good to see so many good friends there, including the Anglican Bishops of Norwich and St Edmundsbury & Ipswich and other local church leaders. “With the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines beating the retreat and a rousing rendition of the National Anthem the event closed with a smiling Queen and happy visitors.” New flagpole installed The parish of Bury St Edmunds installed a new flagpole on top of the church to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the passing of the Olympic Torch. Parish priest Fr Philip Shryane said: “When Pope John Paul II died we put our Papal flag at half mast, but the rope broke when it was being taken down. “The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and imminent passing of the Olympic Torch seemed good enough reasons to install a new flagpole. “In the end it was all a bit of a rush, but the work was The Olympic Torch passes St Edmunds Church completed just in time and the new in Bury, above. Fr Philip Shryane raises the flag Union flag was raised, and is flying over the church, left, while parishioners proudly above our Church for the celebrate, below, and Helen Dolphin, who lost all Jubilee. four limbs to meningitis, carries the Torch past “We decided to celebrate in some Our Lady’s Church in King’s Lynn cheered by , so for Mass we engaged the parishioners and crowds of spectators, below left service of a trumpeter to add to the solemnity of the occasion and sang good strong English hymns. “These included All people that on earth do dwell, Eternal Father, strong to save and I vow to thee my country. “We used the prayers provided by the Bishops’ Conference and sang two verses of the National Anthem.” After Mass about 120 people gathered for a Jubilee barbecue. Cooks, Roy and Sam did not flinch, they just got soaked cooking for us. The party had to be in our newly refurbished Crypt, all decked out with flags and bunting. Fr Philip said: “Yvonne, Trang, Sarah, Frances and Tarran, Elizabeth and Kilian looked after the salads and the serving. “Ella did some face painting for the children.It was a great event with a real jubilee and family atmosphere.”

ParishionersThe Olympic Torch passed the door of Our cheerLady’s “She is abrave volunteer for the MeningitisHelen Trust and FlowerMembers of eight festivalchurches from different in Septemberdenominations are coming Church in London Road in King’s Lynn and helps families and children cope with the after- together at the end of September to stage a multi-faith flower festival to parishioners gathered outside in welcome. effects of the disease to show them that there is life mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. They were witnesses to an event which the after meningitis. She walked with her chaperones and All the churches and groups are in the Thorpe St Andrew, Heartsease Olympic organisers had labelled a “once in a lifetime dog. The window of Walsingham House, was and Thorpe Hamlet areas to the east of Norwich and the festival will be experience”. decorated to welcome the Torch. over the weekend September 29-30. “It was an exciting day when the Olympic Torch “Our parish purchased Walsingham House in April Displays will be mounted in four church buildings - Our Lady Mother Relay arrived at the beginning,” Ann Drew, from the 2010 and work will shortly be starting to convert the of God, the Good Shepherd (part of Anglican St Andrew’s parish), St parish, said. left hand side of the building into a meeting room for Matthews in Thorpe Hamlet and the Witard Road Baptist church where “It was particularly special as the Torch was due to use by the parish and community groups. flowers will be provided by the Heartsease Lane Methodists, St Francis’s travel right past Our Lady’s Church. After a mid- “There will be a covered link between the church and evangelical groups including the Vineyard Church. morning Mass, parishioners, spectators and stewards and hall. Marie Drew from Our Lady Mother of God said: “It is believed this is were treated to coffee and cakes outside the church. “Many diverse fundraising events have taken place the first time ever that so many of the various denominations in the Thorpe “At midday we were all clapping and waving flags to raise the required amount, which has almost been and Heartsease area have worked together on such an project as this. as it arrived and, as there was a torch kiss point just reached owing to the incredible generosity of our “The exciting thing about it is that they all want it to be seen as a joint outside, we were able to closely watch the handover. parishioners, the persistence of the Appeal venture - working together! “The young lady, Helen Dolphin the next Committee and the support of parish priest Fr Peter “Mark the weekend date September 29 - 30 in your diary and come participant had lost all four limbs to meningitis. Rollings.” along to see this very special Diamond Jubilee celebration.” Page Four September 2012 OUR DIOCESAN FAMILY DIOCESAN SCHOOLS IN FOCUS Spiritual garden built in t memoryThomas More Junior ofshape ofbishop flowers, which were created by the School in Norwich has children to inspire reflection. “A commemorative plaque for Bishop built a Spiritual Garden Michael was also placed by the newly as a space to foster learning planted maple tree. Sand to encourage quiet “The Lord Mayor officially opened the reflection. garden by cutting the ribbon. Its centrepiece is a beautiful maple “Going forward, the Spiritual Garden is tree, which was planted by CAFOD East intended to be an active space for pupils and Fr David Bagstaff with staff, student and visitors in the new spiritual garden Anglia’s John Malley in memory of the teachers to be involved in. late Bishop Michael. “The opportunities for learning, for being The opening of the garden was marked by creative and for being engaged in growing Learning Olympics history a ceremony led by Fr David Bagstaff and Fr and developing their own space will be an Luke Goymour and attended by pupils and exciting prospect for those at St Thomas teachers, the Lord Mayor of Norwich Ralph More. and creating anthems Gayton and the Sheriff of Norwich John “These learning opportunities paired with The Sacred Heart Primary School in The children also represented important Jennings. thoughtful and reflective aspects of the Peterborough has been looking into how and countries during the school’s own Sacred Head teacher Kim Payne said: “The Spiritual Garden will ensure it will become a why the original Ancient Olympics began. Heart Olympic Week. garden was adorned with prayer cards in the much cherished part of the school.” As part of its KS2 topic called Get Set In doing so they researched previous and …2012 pupils also looked at how the games current Olympians, designed and made their have influenced what the modern day own Olympic torches, created their own Olympics look like. original National anthems and cooked a meal The pupils went on a visit to the Olympic from that country. RaisingA group of Year 7 pupils at St Louis£298 Catholic “Day for three saw aPeru great buzz of excitement Park in Stratford (see picture below) to look The school said it was fortunate to have Middle School in Bury St Edmunds spent as a local building society manager visited to at all the Olympic venues, this gave the also been part of Peterborough’s their Activity Week this year forming and hear the pitches from the groups and deliver children a real sense of scale for the event preparations for the Olympic torch visit, as running social enterprises in aid of the their funds. and just how much of London would be pupils were invited to plan, design and make Peruvian charity Amantani. “Their professionalism was remarked taken over in the summer. sculptures to represent the city. This charity raises funds to build and upon and once in possession of their money They also took part in a number of Their lion formed part of the torch maintain boarding houses in areas of Peru so the groups went straight to work buying Olympic activities and competitions procession and remained in Peterborough remote, that children spend hours a day resources in Bury St. Edmunds and creating including hockey, basketball, athletics, City Centre throughout the Olympic and walking to and from school. their goods for the Trade Fair which would rowing and Paralympic football. Paralympic Games. Head of Year 7 Mrs A Walker said: “These take place on the Friday of Activity Week. fun tasks illustrated to the groups that “The final day was making the stalls, working together allowed tasks to be setting out their handcrafted goods and completed in a far more efficient manner. cooking delicious treats and by lunchtime Success at “Once the enterprise groups were formed, the doors of the Fair were ready to open. the focus of the week began and soon “Due to the generosity of the other pupils awards business plans were being written and roles at the school, the parents and visitors who Notre Dame High in Norwich such as marketing manager and financial came along, the surplus made by the are regional winners in the director were being allocated. enterprises totalled £298.” secondary schools category for the North East and East Anglia National Church Torch route cycled in school School Awards. Students, staff and even visitors to St Mary’s Awards were announced at Junior School have cycled the 8,000 mile Treats mark end of era a gala event at Methodist route of the Olympic Torch but without ever Mrs Wendy Lashmar, headteacher Church House hosted by the leaving Cambridge. at St Felix in Haverhill, said for BBC’s Kirsten O’Brien. The whole journey has been completed on the first time in the history of the The Church School Awards a static bike at the school while everyone school “we have been saying celebrate the best examples of taking part tracked their progress on a large goodbye to year 6 children”. local community work and map of the UK. The school was part of a re- global citizenship in England, Their impressive journey came to an end organisation programme in Northern Ireland and Wales. on Tuesday 3 July, as world-wide biker Haverhill. The judges were impressed Matthew Blake completed the last mile of The pupils enjoyed a varied with the school’s passion for the challenge while at the school to talk at programme of events and their community issues. the annual prize giving ceremony. post SATs treat was an afternoon These included the Headmistress Deirdre O’Sullivan said Matthew Blake and his bike with staff and tea, which they prepared environment, Fairtrade and Matthew regaled the girls with tales of his students themselves. They also went to visit London to see a local fundraising, as well as four-year cycle ride that covered nearly “They have all risen to the challenge and performance of The Lion King, picture above, followed by their active involvement in 46,000 miles through 61 countries across we have even exceeded our target, covering a visit to Bury St Edmunds for Crucial Crew. worldwide initiatives, five different continents. more than 9,000 miles.” They were joined by some parents and year 5 children for encouraging respect for “The girls had no idea that Matthew was Matthew Blake with his bicycle along with an end of year Mass at St Felix Church when Fr Michael different cultures and justice. going to complete our challenge for us. They Deirdre O’Sullivan, Headmistress, Fiona Teader spoke to them about leaving and moving on. St John Fisher at were so surprised when he arrived at school McWilliams, Year 5 Teacher, Matthew A celebratory meal at Frankie and Bennie’s restaurant in Peterborough received a on his bicycle. O'Reilley, Year 3 Teacher and students the town was followed by an excellent final assembly on special commendation for “This challenge has required tremendous Isabelle Trainor-Gilham, Nicola Middleton the theme of school life and they were all presented with a their presentation on the same commitment from students and staff. and Katy Howarth. Bible from the Home School Association. issues. September 2012 Page Five The Diocesan Youth Office, OUR DIOCESAN FAMILY The White House, 21 Upgate, Poringland, Norwich, Norfolk NR14 7SH Tel: (01508) 494833 Mobile: (0781) 2004934 Email: [email protected] Leave a message if no answer.

Ignite fun and faith weekendoung people from all overhailed the “Being so closesuccess to Bishop Michael’s anniversary, diocese come the Youth the young people were keen to end the evening with Taizé prayer around the Cross, as this was Festival ‘Ignite’ at Sacred something very close to his heart,” Hamish said. Heart School in Swaffham on the “In the transformed French classroom, Zofia Yweekend of July 14th - 15th. Bajorek (who regularly runs Taizé services around People started arriving late morning to put London) led a very moving and beautiful prayer their tents up and before long, the school service, which had many people staying and grounds looked more like a campsite than a praying around the cross, long after the service school. ended.” Youth service director Hamish MacQueen said: The BBQ is always a place of activity after all the efforts of the day “We were privileged to welcome several guests whose ministry takes them all over the world. One of these was Eliz Cooke who led the worship in our opening Celebration followed by a meditation on Dear Young People of the East Anglian Diocese, the Magnificat given by Fr Luke Goymour.” Gift as Holiness After lunch, Fr Luke gave the keynote talk Everything is GIFT; a gift that is given through the Holy Spirit. Our friends our exploring our theme Called to Holiness - Saints of family, our relationships, the Church; our Parish, youth teams, youth workers, the Third Millennium in which he reminded priests, Bishop Michael’s ministry and now Fr David Bagstaff are all gifts. everyone we are all called to be holy, not just the canonised saints, and that all of us have a calling In our search for MEANING in life we must not overlook the message of the from God on how we live our lives. Gospel, simply taught by Christ, yet with a profoundness that will sustain us He talked about Fr Ben Grist, 37, living out his through our whole life’s journey from childhood, teenage years, to our careers vocation in an extraordinary way while suffering and work and relationships. with terminal cancer. Fr Ben had written the special message, printed left, to the young people at Ignite This makes life meaningful and beautiful, whether that be in families with which Fr Luke shared. children of our own to care for, or single at the service of the Gospel. Our life is After lunch there was free time during which planned from the very beginning, if only we have the grace to see with our people could go swimming, play tennis or take Class room set out for Taize prayer Lords eyes and trust in His plans for us. advantage of a training session with a professional After a drink and some time to just ‘hang out’ football coach. people settled down to sleep in their tents - and the Each of us needs to discover what “GOD WANTS US TO BE AND THEN Also during the afternoon, Fr Luke was joined by weather was unexpectedly kind! ONCE FOUND WE WILL BE EFFECTIVE TO THE WHOLE WORLD” Fr Michael Collis and Fr Padraig Hawkins to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Prayer, Another Talk and Mass (St. Catherine of Sienna) Sunday morning started with Morning Prayer led by Theresa Weight (a novice with the Community of Dear Lord, take into your hands my, memory, my understanding and my Workshops and mime Our Lady of Walsingham) whose joy just shone out will, all that I am and have given me and I will offer them to you to be Later workshops were set up and the young of her! disposed according to your will. Please give me your love and your grace people could choose from There’s something about “Then Zofia gave a fantastic talk, further and with these I shall be rich enough and desire nothing more. Amen. Mary, God gave rock and roll to You, Faith and Art, exploring our theme. The weekend ended with a God speaks to us and What am I doing with my Life? joyful yet moving Mass celebrated by Fr Luke,” Our Lady, Queen of Mendip, pray for us. It was then time for a barbecue supper outside. Hamish said. “One young person summed up the Our Lady of Walsingham, pray for us. The evening started with a concert by the weekend in the lines below. internationally acclaimed Christian Mime Artist IGNITE was a great weekend, combining the From Fr Ben Grist 11 July 2012 Feast of St Benedict Steve Murray. opportunities for faith, sport, and mixing with like- “The idea of someone doing Christian mime minded young people from the Diocese (and Activities pictured below are always part of might not appeal to everyone but even those who beyond). the experience and Steve Murray, right, were unsure at the start of the concert were visibly The festival, the fruits of which evolved from provided a mime act to enthrall everyone. impressed by the end,” Hamish said. Bishop Michael’s ministry, was centred around Bottom extreme right chilling out. “Amongst other mimes, Steve did a four-part prayer - opening with praise and worship and sketch and monologue on The Passion that moved ending with the celebration of Mass. many people to tears. The range of workshops, the powerful Christian “After Steve Murray, the singer / songwriter mime, a moving Taize night prayer and an Rajko, accompanied by his wife Adrianna played a inspirational key note speech highlighted how we brilliant set. can all answer our call to holiness in whatever form “Rajko is based in London but has played it may be and become Saints of the 3rd Millennium. throughout the UK and America, so it was amazing Those who missed it, really did miss out! to have him in Swaffham! With a mixture of mellow Very sincere thanks to Sr Francis and the original songs and breathing new life into well Sacred Heart Convent School for generously known songs, the audience was captivated.” hosting Ignite. 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Dozens of couples who had been married for more than 40 years joined in celebration with those who had had a wedding Peter and Mary Dyson with Fr David Bagstaff and the congregation pictured below and the younger couples celebrating marriage, above or had welcomed a baby in the past year Over 100 couples celebrate their marriage Family vital to society’s health ore than 100 couples came to different from the one where St Paul set down the St John’s Cathedral in June to household rules as a man and woman living in celebrate their own marriages respect with one another. Fr David in his homily said the family was and family life. important to the health of society and “without their Every year more and more couples from M example life would be very different and a much across the Diocese come to this annual darker place”. celebration founded by Bishop Michael. Fr David also spoke about sacrifice especially that Fr David Bagstaff celebrating Mass said Bishop of parents for each other and for their children. Michael would always try and calculate how many years of marriage the couples represented, but that Celebrating milestones along the way, such as the his mathematical powers did not stretch that far. length of a marriage, was important as it gave an However, he knew the couple before him represented opportunity to thank God for all the blessings, whilst a great many years!. not forgetting the moments of stress and the He paid tribute to the couples saying they upheld challenges that living in a relationship such as marriage and family life in a society that was very marriage brings.

SisterYoung Lesley Lockwood adult OCD from the festivalQuidenham Carmel attended success the National Invocation NewA new church has opened£1m in Diss, Norfolk, church for the parish of £1m needed dedicated to build the new church on land just outside to the Englishrestored by local artist Terri Lockton. martyr First family group Festival held at Oscott College, Birmingham, over the weekend of 6 -8 July. the Most Holy Trinity and it is dedicated to St Henry town was raised. Parishioner Peter Dunsmore has designed and built oak With about 400 young adults (16 - 35 yrs) this was the largest and most successful of the Morse, one of the 40 English Martyrs. The new modern building includes a large stained glass benches for the congregation. three Invocation Festivals celebrated so far. The large church capable of accommodating up to 200 window, baptismal font and Stations of the Cross from the Three churches have been built or extended in the Young people from all over the country and abroad came to explore a vocation to the Aset new Family up Group in has beendiocese set up at St. Edmund’s people although this can be expanded to 70 more in a old church. deanery of Bury St Edmunds - St Felix at Haverhill, Clare priesthood and/or religious life and I was privileged to be among the religious and priests narthex at peak times in the year such as Easter or The altar stone is from the closed Carmelite convent at Priory (an extension due for completion in 2013) and now Church, Halesworth which is served from Southwold, who also attended. Christmas. Langham in north Norfolk and the figure of Jesus on the St Henry Morse. and it met for the first time in July. Archbishops Antonio Mennini (Apostolic ), , and Parish Priest Fr Simon Blakesley said the church replaces cross comes from the chapel at RAF Marham and has been Fr Simon said: “The late Bishop Michael Evans foresaw Edwina Griffin, former co-ordinator for the All ages mixing at the first meeting were present, along with other members of the hierarchy. an older building in the town which the parish had been restored by parishioner Tony Tanousis. that a growing population in this area, together with the Commission of Marriage and Family Life, said that it designed to bring community back into the church. Sr Lesley said: “All the keynote addresses were engaging and challenging. Canon Luiz using for nearly 60 years. Four stained glass windows around the Sanctuary are possibility that priests would need to say Sunday Mass in was a big event for East Anglia as it is the only group “So often we attend Mass and don’t know the Ruscillo gave an energetic and insightful talk on John’s Gospel Chapter 21, ‘Come follow This has been sold and with a loan from the diocese the from Our Lady’s church at Stowmarket and have been other parishes as well as their own, meant we would need currently in existence in the diocese. people around us. Family Groups are a way of getting me’. Sr Catherine Holum, spoke about her personal journey from being a U.S. Olympic larger churches. “The group is predominately made up of St to know your parish family socially,” Edwina said. speed-skater to a Sister of the Order of St Francis of the Renewal, now based in Leeds. “We have implemented this vision and the building has Edmunds parishioners and non-Catholic partners “However I have no doubt that Jesus was in our “She offered helpful responses to commonly asked questions about entering religious life. surpassed my expectations in its noble simplicity.” were all welcomed. midst as we broke bread together, laughed, chatted “Bishop Mark Davies gave the third keynote address encouraging discerners to listen to Henry Morse was born at the home of his grandmother at “Everyone bought a plate and with such generosity and got to know one another. “ the yearnings of their hearts, to pray for God’s guidance and be assured that He will show Brome in the present Catholic parish of parish of Diss in the table was groaning under the weight of food. We If you would like to know more about Family the way to Life. 1595. were also blessed with a gap in the constant rain so Groups have a look on the website www.pfgm.org or “He reminded us of Pope Benedict’s address at Hyde Park two years ago: God’s ‘heart is He was the seventh son of Robert Morse, a well-to-do people managed to eat outside.” speak to your parish priest who will be able to give speaking to your heart …Ask for the generosity to say yes! Do not be afraid to give yourself Protestant landowner, who lived nearby with his wife and The Passionist Family Group Movement started in you the contact details of the Commission of totally to Jesus. He will give you the grace you need to fulfil your vocation’. 14 children. Australia in 1972 by Fr Peter McGrath and is Marriage and Family Life. “In addition to the keynote addresses, workshops on the spiritualities of major religious He was well known to have been in sympathy with the orders were offered. Benedictine, Carmelite, Dominican, Franciscan and Jesuit Religious Catholic faith. spoke of their unique charisms in informal small-group settings. After his father died in 1614 the young Henry decided to Blessing for “This provided a forum for sharing experiences of discerning a vocation, including the test his vocation and after several false starts when he was fear, loneliness and challenge as well as the hope, companionship and joy of the journey. arrested for being a Catholic, imprisoned and exiled he was “Our Discalced Carmelite Spirituality workshop was given by two friar-novices, Br Danny ordained in in 1624. Lesspecial and Joan Hills receivedday a special and Br Charles, and their Novice Master, Fr Liam, all from Boars Hill, and three nuns: Sr He worked with the sick in the north of England, with blessing at Our Lady of Lourdes Zoe from Ware Carmel, Sr Bernadette from Wolverhampton Carmel, and me. fellow prisoners in jails in York and London as well as church in Peterborough to mark “Discerners were given ‘open time’ for private prayer, reading or walking in the beautiful among plague victims in England and on the Continent. their 68th wedding anniversary. grounds of St Mary’s College. They were also invited to discussion groups for discerners He became ill several times but recovered sometimes They married at All Souls in the city only where they could share their stories and get to know one another. almost miraculously. in 1944 when Les was 24 and Joan “The festival was focused on giving them all the support and freedom possible to listen to Parishioners celebrate the opening of the new church of St Henry Morse He was arrested in 1645 and condemned as a traitor and was 21. They are pictured here with the ‘still small voice’ of God in their hearts. It was a blessing to share their experience of with parish priest Fr Simon Blakesley, pictured right executed at Tyburn. parish priest Fr David Paul. grace and to see how God is working in their lives.” Page Eight September 2012 OUR DIOCESAN FAMILY NEWS from

As part of an extensive tour in England the 46 strong Mulhouse Boys choir joined with the Cathedral choir in the celebration of the 11am Mass on 15 July. They were then entertained to lunch in the Narthex. The chandeliers hanging above the altar - this picture shows an unusual angle revealing the impressive Rood beam from Oberamagau, one of the Cathedral’s great artistic treasures. This should help raising the Rood’s profile if it should need major restoration. It really is a treasure!

Chandelierswo new chandeliers Taylor, beam the Cathedral architects, on to sanctuary“A model was made to establish the have been installed match the sanctuary lamp in front of the correct size and height at which they Blessed Sacrament Chapel, and are part should be mounted before the two over the high altar at of the reordering plan which will chandeliers were made using brass and the Cathedral to bring new continue in phases as money becomes copper with a ring of garlands in their Tstronger light to bear on the available. crown. From the Nave people can now sanctuary. The new altar was funded by the get a sense of perspective and can appreciate the arrangement of new Spotlights within the chandeliers Knights of St Columba, the Ambo by the Catenians, the hangings and furnishings in that area. are directed on the Ambo to help decoration around the Chancel by the “We were careful to maintain the readers, the presider’s chair, and the Friends of the Cathedral and the high quality of design and manufacture Cathedra where the bishop sits specially designed carpets by the in all the elements and were prepared to Members of the Bishop’s Ordination year met once again when he presides at the Liturgy. parish. wait to ensure each item fitted the at Poringland despite Bishop Michael’s death. Mass was They were designed by the Russell Cathedral Dean Fr James Walsh said: overall plan,” Fr James said. celebrated together in the Church followed by a special dinner. Later they went to the cathedral to visit the Bishop’s grave. The group included Canon Tony Charlton and the Dean of Southwark Cathedral Canon John O’Toole. Embroidery group celebratesThe embroidery group at the Cathedral 10 celebrated years their 10th anniversary in July with an exhibition of the banners, vestments and decorations they had made over the decade. The group was formed when Barbara Scrutton was asked to produce 14 banners to decorate the pillars in the Cathedral in 2002 for the ordination of Bishop Michael. Barbara gathered a group which produced the banners and then diversified into replacing some of the vestments which had become frayed with wear. The inspiration for a number Barbara Scrutton and Judy Hardman with the exhibition of vestments in the Narthex at the Cathedral of the designs of chasubles, dalmatics, copes, stoles and other items came from Barbara herself. Many of the times produced over the decade were on Ways to contact the editor display during the celebratory exhibition. The group had Thanks to everyone who sends The White House, 21 Upgate, produced a wide variety of vestments in the liturgical colours in material most of which is Poringland, Norfolk NR14 7SH. of green, white, red, purple and gold. used but please send pictures as Tel: 01603 627409 and email: Sets have been produced for the parish of Costessey, for Fr files and do not include them [email protected] John Barnes at Dereham, Fr Matthew George at Thetford and inside documents. m for an army chaplain who was based at York and visited the Also give documents a Deadlines: Our Diocesan Cathedral. descriptive name - I get too Family is bi-monthly and Along with Barbara, the membership of the group includes many just labelled diocesan printed early in the month Judy Hardman, Anthea Connors and Joan McInnes. article or news. before publication. Barbara said: “All the designs are unique and individual Send material to Patrick Byrne Material this time must arrive and we accept commissions from other parishes.” The Editor, Our Diocesan by 27 September for the The group offers high quality, good design and value for Family, NOVEMBER 2012 issue. money. September 2012 Page Eleven OUR DIOCESAN FAMILY BUILDING BRIDGES in Cambodia Fr Panus parish priest of Siem Reap makes flying visit to see diocesan friends Quite a lot of our news this time is about the support in the Diocese for our friends in Cambodia and how some of our parishes are involved with communities over there.

In June Fr Panus, the parish priest of Siem Reap, had the chance to make a short visit to the UK. He had been the spiritual guide to a group from Singapore who were visiting some of the shrines in Spain, Portugal and France and when they all flew back from Paris, he came on to the UK for 10 days.

He came first to Bury St Edmunds, which is twinned with his parish, he had only a few days with us. On the Sunday he took the opportunity to speak at all the Masses, to thank people for their support and give a brief picture of the scale of the work they do.

He spoke about their six learning centres, providing kindergarten for some 900 children and where they offer rice soup to 1500 children each week. It is a big operation and it is great to feel that we are supporting such worthwhile work. Kindergarten feeds 1500 children each week Fr Panus was also able to spend a little time in our schools food afterwards. They have printed some gift cards which chatting with the children and seeing some of their work people can buy as gifts for their friends, sending the money CAN YOU HELP? here. to their twinning with Svay Sisophon parish. Our two ‘Building Bridges’ projects this year are supporting Fr Manoj’s work to rebuild the church of St Also several parishioners are involved in supporting students Andrew in Nikum, and restoring the parish cemetery at during their education, paying school and college fees, Kerak in Jordan. buying uniforms and books. This is a really good practical support. Would you like to support these projects? Cheques should be made payable to the ‘RC Diocese of East In Bury St Edmunds there are also people regularly Anglia’. supporting education, sponsoring particular students. The children in St Edmund’s school raised a lot of money which First Name……………………………………...... has been used to buy equipment for the new kindergarten at Ta Om, and they have made an ongoing commitment to raise Surname…………………………………...... … the money to fund the salary for a teacher at the kindergarten. Title (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, etc) …………...... ……… Another opportunity is also possible with the help of two of the schools in Bury St Edmunds, a longer placement for two Address……………………………...... …..……. young people to visit the UK. St Louis Middle School and St Edmund’s First School have both offered to place one person ……………………………………...... …...... … each as a school volunteer, learning about schools here and spending time with the children. ……………………………………...... ……………

We have two young people, with enough English, who want Postcode………… Amount enclosed………...... …….. Fr Panus pictured at Walsingham to come to take this opportunity, but we are having some We squeezed in a short visit to Cambridge and then off to Ely trouble raising the fare, we hope they will be able to come in parish for three days. Ely is twinned with one of the floating the autumn. Anything you give will be divided equally between communities. Fr Tony Shryane took him to Walsingham for Cambodia and the Holy Land, unless you indicate below the Diocesan Jubilarians Mass. He concelebrated with many So, our links with Cambodia are much deeper than we might by ticking one or other that all your money should go to of the priests of the Diocese and was made very welcome. think, it is not just about taking expensive trips over there, it that project: is much more about real, practical support, about growing in After Walsingham, a whistle stop tour to Norwich to see St our understanding of their culture and life and finding much CAMBODIA (Nikum church) …… John’s Cathedral. His final stop in the UK was in Liverpool of value in the Church there that deepens our own spiritual where a parish is also twinned with Siem Reap, so he wanted life and commitment. HOLY LAND (Kerak cemetery) ..…….. to visit them and thank them for their support. And then he was off back to Indonesia for a holiday, retreat and some GIFT AID DECLARATION (if appropriate) courses. He returns to Siem Reap in September. It was a joy to welcome him here and very good for him to see where I wish the RC Diocese of East Anglia to reclaim tax on many of the visitors come from. this donation.

It is good to highlight some of the work that many people are I have paid an amount of UK tax or capital gains tax doing here. In North Walsham parish they have a newsletter equal to any tax claimed. published three times a year and is available on their website, www.sacredheartnorthwalsham.com/cambodia.html Signed………………………………………… outlining their support work. Date………………………...... … North Walsham parishioners have formed steering groups in each part of their parish as points of focus and groups who Please send to: can run events from time to time. They have a “Cambodian ‘Building Bridges’, 21 Upgate, Poringland, style” Mass a couple of times a year, when everyone sits on Norwich, NR14 7SH the floor, as in Cambodia, with lots of singing and then some Fr Philip Shryane with some of the children Registered charity no. 278742 Page Twelve September 2012 OUR DIOCESAN FAMILY

Yearope Benedict of has called Faith for a Year of and Rome Faith which will begin on Thursday 11 October 2012, the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second PVatican Council. A special Mass will be concelebrated by Diocesan Administrator Fr David Bagstaff with priests of the Diocese at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich on that day at 12 noon. It is hoped that all of our schools will be represented at the Mass at which copies of the new YouCAt, Youth Catechism will be presented to the senior schools as part of the Diocesan Sixteen members of a daytime prayer group that has celebration of the Year of Faith. grown to 25 members from across the parishes in This excellent summary of the catholic faith is also Norwich recently went on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. hopefully going to be made available in parishes. Fr David They are pictured here outside St James’ Church in what Bagstaff has expressed the thanks of the Diocese to Aid to they describe as a 'whirlwind trip' but very special and the Church in need who have provided a number of these prayerful for the group. books as part of their mission to promote the faith amongst They always welcome new members, old and young alike, the young. who meet every Monday morning in term-time. This will coincide with a solemn Eucharistic celebration For more details please ring Helen on 01603 623858 or “concelebrated by the synod fathers, the presidents of the email us at [email protected]. world’s episcopal conferences and by Council Fathers who are still alive” in St Peter’s Square. The Mass will begin a programme of events over the next St Peter’s Basilica as seen from the Vatican Garden 13 months with the themes of Evangelization and the prayer and to pray for the parishes and diocese we represent, Eucharist. to seek the mercy and love of God for the Church and the The Vatican has approved a special “Mass for New world and to renew ourselves for the mission of proclaiming Evangelization” as a sign that during the Year of Faith the Gospel to all mankind.” “priority will be given to prayer, and especially to the The programme includes Mass at the Basilica of St Paul Eucharist as source and summit of all Christian life.” outside the Walls, a visit to the Catacombs of St Sebastian On 25 January 2013, during the traditional ecumenical and Vespers at the Pilgrim Church of San Pellegrino close to celebration at the Roman basilica of St Paul’s Outside-the- Vatican Square and near where you will be staying at the Walls, participants will pray that, “through their joint three-star Della Conciliazione Hotel. profession of the Symbol, Christians … may not forget the Other visits will be made to the Basilica of St Mary Major Fr Tony McSweeney pictured with the young people path of unity”. for Mass and to the Basilican of St confirmed this year from the parish of St George in The Diocese of East Anglia is formulating its own John Lateran where you will be Norwich. The parish garden party this year raised more programme of events to mark the Year of Faith, including able to renew your Baptismal vows. than £1,600 which will go to two charities - Walsingham- liturgical celebrations, study days, events in schools and The pilgrimage will draw to a based Let the Children Live that helps street children in parishes. A pilgrimage to Rome, is seen as a fitting close with Mass at the Altar of South America and Nepal in Need supporting health care conclusion as this special Year of Faith draws to its end. Confession in St Peter’s. and education development. Fr David Jennings, who has been asked to organise the The cost of the pilgrimage is pilgrimage from 16th-20th September 2013, will ensure that £699. Details and booking forms pilgrims see the major sights of Rome and attend a General can be obtained from Pax Travel on ThereHoly were stillLand 300 copies book of He Brought appeal Them to His Holy Audience with Pope Benedict. Fr David will also escort the 0207 485 3003 or through their Land by St John the Baptist Cathedral archivist waiting for a pilgrims around the major sights of Rome. website on www.paxtravel.co.uk. good home as the newspaper went to press. He said: “In declaring the ‘Year of Faith’, Pope Benedict The Vatican has launched the logo shown here to unite all This is a book of pictures on the Holy Land and proceeds invites every Christian to cross a threshold that allows God the events and themes of the Year of Faith. are going to the Diocesan Twinning Fund. to enter (anew) into every welcoming heart. The boat is the sign of the Church depicted in a moment of The book costing £10 is also available on Amazon. and “In a more specific sense the Pope reminds us that ‘to enter movement. The cross is the sign of love the faith. for personal shoppers at the Christian Resource Centre, St through that door is to set out on a journey that lasts a life There is also the sign of the Eucharist the centre of the life Michael at Plea Church in Redwell St, Norwich. time’. What better image of this life long journey than that of faith and the main theme for the year. of the ancient custom of going on pilgrimage. The closing celebration of the Year of Faith will take place “Rome, as a centre of pilgrimage, has a special place in the on 24 November 2013. hearts of every Catholic Christian - for it is the place where Archbishop Fisichella, who helped launch the Year of the martyrdom of Apostles Peter and Paul (among others) Faith, said the Church and society are at “a peculiar moment” reveals the ultimate witness to the love of God. in history which is “a moment of crisis, a big crisis, and also “Pope Benedict puts it thus: ‘By faith, the martyrs gave faith is in a traumatic situation.” their lives, bearing witness to the truth of the Gospel that has He wants the Year of Faith to reach out to all baptized transformed them and made them capable of attaining the Catholics, including lapsed believers and those who “have greatest give of love: the forgiveness of their persecutors’. the desire of God but cannot find sign of faith.” Every pilgrimage has a number of component parts – ours More details of the Year of Faith and the Rome Pilgrimage will be no different. To bring together as wide a will be appearing in the parishes soon and more will be The Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology has become representation of the diocesan family, to enter into a spirit of published in the next edition.of Our Diocesan Family. a Fairtrade status college in the UK. Dr Oonagh O’Brien, principal, said:“We have taken an Heads discuss faith important step to ensure that our college becomes more Headteachers from across the diocese met in ethical. Rome for their annual get together. “We see the promotion of Fairtrade within the Institute as The theme was ‘The Door of Faith’ and consistent with our principles and practice as a Catholic was in preparation for the Year of Faith to be Higher Education institution.” inaugurated by Pope Benedict on 11 October. To achieve Fairtrade status the Institute has had to The headteachers looked at ways they evidence that it has met the five goals of accreditation could promote and develop an evangelizing which are assessed by the Fairtrade Foundation. faith throughout their schools.’ Mary Watkins, Dr Oonagh O’Brien, Revd Pat Heap and The head teachers are pictured in the chapel Rosalie Ni Mhaoldomhaigh are pictured with the of San Pellegrino-within-the-Vatican. accreditation certificate.