https://marymagdalens.org/News Roman Catholic Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, UK en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss As part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Diocese of East Anglia, there is going to be a week-long series of events held in Ipswich centred on the Eucharist and Inspired by the Theme: Mary, Woman of the Eucharist.Ipswich will host a weeklong Eucharistic Congress from 6th to 13th September 2026 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Diocese of East Anglia. The event will bring together parishes, schools, clergy, and families from across the Ipswich Deanery for a shared act of thanksgiving and renewal centred on the Eucharist.The Congress is being planned collaboratively by three parish priests. They are Fr Luke Goymour, Dean of the Ipswich Deanery and parish priest of St Markâs and St Mary Magdalenâs, Fr Joseph Welch, parish priest of St Pancras, and Fr Jude Belnas, parish priest of St Maryâs. An organising committee of laypeople from across the deanery is supporting the work.Fr Luke described the Jubilee as a moment of grace for the whole diocese. He said âit is an opportunity to return to the Eucharistic heart of the faith and to rediscover the Real Presence of Christ with renewed devotion and purpose.âA Week for the Whole CommunityThe Congress will begin on Sunday 6th September with a soft launch across Ipswichâs Catholic parishes. From Monday to Wednesday the focus will be on the townâs Catholic schools. Parish based events will follow from Thursday to Saturday. The week will conclude with a major diocesan gathering at the Ipswich Corn Exchange on Sunday 13th September. Bishop Peter Collins will celebrate the closing Mass and offer reflections as part of the final programme.The aim of the Congress is to give thanks for fifty years of grace in the Diocese of East Anglia. It will offer space for prayer, teaching, and reflection. Organisers hope it will help Catholics deepen their love for Jesus in the Eucharist and strengthen the mission of parishes and schools as communities of welcome, service, and evangelisation.Schools at the Heart of the CelebrationA coordinated programme will take place across the four Ipswich Catholic Trust schools: St Pancras, St Markâs, St Maryâs, and St Albanâs. This will be carried out in collaboration with St Albanâs Catholic High School.Plans include a shared Schoolsâ Mass early in the week. The gym at St Albanâs is being considered as a possible venue. Throughout the week, pupils will explore the theme Mary, Woman of the Eucharist. Schools will be encouraged to offer short catechesis on the Mass and the Real Presence, welcome visits from clergy and religious, and engage pupils in creative expressions of faith.Why a Eucharistic Congress?The Congress is rooted in the belief that renewal begins by returning to the Eucharist. As the diocese marks its fiftieth anniversary, the week offers an opportunity to give thanks for the past, rekindle devotion to Christ present in the Eucharist, and strengthen the Churchâs mission for the future.Further details will be released shortly, with opportunities for parishioners, families, and local partners to take part in this significant moment for the Catholic community in Ipswich and the wider diocese.A special web site has been set up to give full details and information on the event. The Congress is free of charge, but spaces are limited so booking to reserve your place is essential. For full information, program details and booking please visit the Congress web site here. https://marymagdalens.org/news/ipswich-eucharistic-congress Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:18:59 +0000 Could You Serve as a School Governor? St Albanâs Catholic High School in Ipswich is looking for new governors to support and strengthen its Local Governing Body. The school is blessed with a dedicated team and it is now seeking additional members who can bring their skills, experience and commitment to our school community.It would especially welcome parishioners with experience in HR, finance, legal work, health and safety or those with an education background, but all expressions of interest are valued.If you feel you could offer your time and expertise, or would simply like to know more, please contact the chair of governors by email. Your contribution could make a real difference to the lives of our young people. https://marymagdalens.org/news/st-albans-catholic-high-school Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:26:38 +0000 On Friday evening, 5th June, at a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Peter Collins at St Marks, 14 young people from both St Markâs and St Mary Magdalenâs churches became full members of the Catholic church when they were sealed with the Holy Spirit receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Congratulations to Jasmine, Nancy, Mavis, Noah, Philip, Mariya, James, Charlie, Risha, Ethan, Jesse, Ollie, Milena and Christian. Please remember them in your prayers and pray that they may grow in their faith and take a full and active part in the life of the church, of which they are now full members. https://marymagdalens.org/news/congratulations Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:26:15 +0000 On Tuesday each week, there will be Adoration and the Rosary at 9:30 am in St Mary Magdalen church. This is open to all â why not come along and join us in the church at 9:30 am and spend some quiet and prayerful time in front of the Blessed Sacrament? https://marymagdalens.org/news/adoration-and-rosary Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:14:16 +0000 The July prize draw was made on Sunday 2nd August in the Garden Room after Mass. Congratulations to the winners Mrs L Dolby, Mr & Mrs A Iannelli, Mrs L Bond and Mr F Vieira. Full results of the prize draw can be found here.There is plenty of room in the 150 Club for new members - if you are not a subscriber and would like to join there are paper application forms in the church porch and an on-line application form here on the parish website. https://marymagdalens.org/news/st-mary-magdalen-1520-club Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:30:29 +0000 Would all those parishioners who normally make their weekly offering using Gift Aid envelopes please note that their new 2026/27 envelopes are now available for collection from the Narthex. If you can't find your envelope in the box please write your name on the sheet provided for this purpose and it will be made available for collection next week. If you don't currently have a Gift Aid envelope with which to make your cash offertory but would like one, please also write your name on the list and it will be arranged for you. If anyone who has already signed up to giving by Gift Aid has changed their address during the last year or did not pay sufficient income or capital gains tax to cover the tax reclaimable on their offerings then please notify Chis Croker, Treasurer and Gift Aid Coordinator. https://marymagdalens.org/news/gift-aid- Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:56:53 +0000 The Bible Study group sessions continue this week on Thursday 28th May with a session that will immediately follow Adoration and Rosary, followed by a second session at 7:15 in the evening â both sessions being in the Garden Room. Bible group meetings are open to all â just come along and bring your bible with you. Spares will be available if you donât have one. https://marymagdalens.org/news/bible-study-group Sat, 23 May 2026 08:25:42 +0000 The Shepherd's Voice is a series of short pamphlets and reflections by Fr Luke Goymour on a number of different faith topics. These pamphlets are available at the back of church or can be read on line on this web site - click here to find the seven titles in the series. https://marymagdalens.org/news/the-shepherds-voice-1 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:56:13 +0000 You may remember Tom, a young Indian student who was staying in the Presbytery with Fr Mathew during the Covid period. This week news was received from Fr Mathew that Tom and his wife have been blessed with twins and Fr Mathew has recently baptised them both in India. Pictured here is Fr Mathew with the family. Congratulations to Tom and his wife. https://marymagdalens.org/news/congratulations-tom Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:55:37 +0000 There will be parish based pilgrimage to Medjugorje, led by Fr Luke Goymour, taking place from 16th to 23rd September 2026. Flying from Stansted airport, the cost of the pilgrimage includes flights, transfers, 7 nights accommodation in Hotel Leone on a half-board basis and a fully organised religious programme whilst there. The flight tickets include a luggage allowance of 10Kg per person, but additional allowance can be purchased if required. Travel from Ipswich to Stansted is not included, but in previous years a private minibus has been organised nearer the time, at additional cost. The cost of the trip is Â849 per person based on sharing a room, and there is an early-booking discount of Â100 if booked before November 3rd. To book online you can visit the Joe Walsh Tours web site by clicking here or you can call them on 0808 189468. Further information can be obtained from the parish office by email/**/ or call 01473 684963 option 5. This trip is inspirational and highly recommended. https://marymagdalens.org/news/medjugorje-pilgrimage-2026 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:50:09 +0000