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Cathedral of St John the Baptist, RC
 Earlham Road, Norwich
Located at the corner of Earlham Road and Unthank Road, near the top of Grapes Hill.
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Key Ministers / Leaders:
Rev. James Walsh (Cathedral Dean)
Cathedral House, Unthank Road, Norwich NR2 2PA
Tel. 01603 624615; e-mail: james@magdal.demon.co.uk
Rev. David Ward
Cathedral House, Unthank Road, Norwich NR2 2PA
Tel. 01603 624615; e-mail: d.ward@stjohncathedral.co.uk
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Times of Worship, Events & Other Information
WEEKEND MASSES:
Saturday Evening - 6.00pm
Sunday Morning - 9.00am
Morning - 11.00am
All are "All Age" Services
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REGULAR CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES: Renewal Prayer Group Contact: Betty Harris; Tel. 01603 614531
Society of St Vincent de Paul Contact: Tel. 01603 624615
Walsingham Association Contact: Mary Ward; Tel. 01603 616651
CAFOD Group Contact: Joan Mc.Innes; Tel.01603 454910
Youth 2000 Contact: Juliet; Tel. 01603 487521
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OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Yoga Group
Keep Fit Group
Social Club
Young Adult Group. Contact Emily 07969 544207
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FACILITIES AVAILABLE
The Parish Hall is available for hire.
Contact: Eve; Tel. 01603 624615
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KEY EVENTS:
Joint Cathedral Flower Festival, June 2006.
Launch of a major appeal for new building.
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PRAYERS ASKED FOR:
That we may be more responsive to the religious and social needs of our society.
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OUR CHURCH AND ITS LIFE:
St John's is one of the largest churches in Norwich. It brings together around 1,000 worshippers each weekend. It is home to a lively and committed parish community. It is also the Mother Church of the Catholic diocese of East Anglia.
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CAUSES FOR REJOICING:
Many Baptisms, including some adults. Our Choir is growing in numbers and repertoire.
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OUR STRENGTHS:
A large and prayerful congregation.
A beautiful building.
Many committed volunteers to run the Cathedral on a day to day basis.
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OF INTEREST:
Superb architecture;
Impressive size;
Magnificent stained glass.
Web Site: http://www.stjohncathedral.co.uk
Catholic diocese website: http://www.catholiceastanglia.org/
Cathedral Development Trust: http://www.cathedraltrust.org.uk/
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