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Veteran St John the Baptist Cathedral altar server Geoffrey Sword was presented with a Diocesan Medal on Sunday (July 14) by Bishop Peter Collins to mark over 30 years of service.
Norwich cathedral server honoured after 30 years
East Anglia Bishop celebrates 40 years’ as a priest
The Catholic Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Peter Collins, marked the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Sunday July 14, by celebrating Mass in St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich in front of a large congregation.
“God helped me climb Mount Snowden”  
Lyn Milns had an ambition to climb to the top of Mount Snowden in North Wales before she reached 75 and, with God’s help, achieved that ambition with days to spare.
Billy Graham in Norwich: 'it all started at Carrow Road'
Social worker Jeannie Pleban from Great Yarmouth, worked behind the scenes at the Billy Graham Mission England crusade at Carrow Road in Norwich 40 years ago, and it changed her life and that of her husband Eddie. This is their story.
Bishop Graham marks five years in Norwich
The Rt Rev Graham Usher has just marked five years as the Bishop of Norwich and he takes a look back over those tumultuous years since, including the death of a Queen, a pandemic – and trees planted and people cared for across the diocese.
Billy Graham in Norwich: 'he impacted my life'
Norwich hospital chaplain and Anglican priest Rev Darren Thornton invited Jesus into his life on the pitch at Carrow Road exactly 40 years ago when American evangelist Dr Billy Graham spoke at the stadium during the Mission England crusades.
Billy Graham in Norwich: 'a momentous decision'
Norwich mental health nurse Mike Cary made a momentous decision at Carrow Road back in 1984 when American evangelist Dr Billy Graham spoke at the stadium during the Mission England crusades, one which he has never regretted, as he explains.
Billy Graham in Norwich: 'my whole life changed'
Norwich hospital chaplain and Anglican priest Rev Darren Thornton invited Jesus into his life on the pitch at Carrow Road exactly 40 years ago when American evangelist Dr Billy Graham spoke at the stadium during the Mission England crusades.
Cathedral parishioner is new Lord Mayor of Norwich 
St John’s Catholic Cathedral parishioner and shop supervisor Vivien Thomas has been welcomed in as Lord Mayor of Norwich for the civic year 2024-25.
Norwich Bishop appoints new rural affairs advisor
A rector who first learned about Norfolk agriculture while working at a flour and feed mill is the new rural affairs advisor to the Bishop of Norwich.
King Charles gives royal boost to Norwich Cathedral 
His Majesty King Charles III is to become patron of the Friends of Norwich Cathedral, following in the footsteps of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who was previously patron of the charity.
Eastern Baptist Association new Regional Minister
The Eastern Baptist Association (EBA) has appointed Rev David Mayne as its new Regional Minister Team Leader serving the 170 Baptist churches across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire.
Norwich couple’s inspiring African missionary work
Norwich St John’s Cathedral parishioners Andy and Mary Clark have spent the last 18 years working with development charities in Africa. Andy is now chair of Network for a Better World and is looking for volunteers who might like to get involved.
Norwich Diocese names new Mission and Ministry Director
Rev Canon Richard Lamey has been announced as the Director of Mission and Ministry in the Diocese of Norwich. In this role, he will be supporting parishes, clergy and lay leaders in the local church, as well as encouraging discipleship and vocations.
A message of hope in music from Norfolk creative
After losing his twin brother Dan to cancer, Ben Lawrence gave up music for a while. During the pandemic as his song returned to him, he realised that other people might need it too.
Two Norfolk Christians honoured by King Charles 
Two Christians from Norfolk and Waveney will today be recognised for their dedicated service to their church and community by King Charles III in the Royal Maundy Money tradition.
Norwich Christian recalls fizzy pop and Bubble car  
A recent column on Network Norfolk about the Joystrings' chart success in 1962 has stirred memories for Norwich Christian couple Les and Linda Champion, and Les recalls some of his experiences from that time.
Prayer vital in young Norfolk boy's cancer battle
A Norfolk Catholic family have spoken of the vital role of prayer and community support as, with amazing medical support, they nurse their four-year-old son through a tough battle against a rare form of Leukaemia.
Norfolk priest's heart is still in Indian slums 
Blofield priest Rev Pat Atkinson has recently marked 40 years of local church ministry but she is better known for her work in India with slum children, cancer patients, lepers and street elders.
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