Shrine of Our Lady - History
Shrine of Our Lady - History
The Parish of St Mary’s is one of 55 parishes that make up the Diocese of East Anglia (within the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire together with the Unitary Authority of Peterborough). Each Diocese is led by the bishop, as head of the local Church. The Diocesan Website can be accessed here.
The Diocese of East Anglia belongs also to the Province of Westminster – a group of dioceses which support one another.
The dioceses of England and Wales have also formed themselves into a Conference of Bishops, in order that they can work more closely together to advance the Gospel.
Access to the Bishop's website can be gained here.
Design a Logo competition
Open to all, join the competition to design a New Logo for St. Mary's Church.
details can be found here Good luck!
The See of Rome has special significance as the place of martyrdom of the Apostles Peter and Paul. The Pope (bishop of Rome) is regarded as the successor of St Peter.
The Catholic Church is made up of all the dioceses that are in communion with the Holy Father.
Access to the Vatican website of Pope Francis can be gained here.
Pope support for the 40th Anniversary of Diocese of East Anglia