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A tribute to Norfolk rector Revd Sally Kimmis
With sadness mixed with deep thankfulness for her ministry, the Diocese of Norwich has announced the death of Revd Sally Kimmis, Rector of the Heart of Norfolk benefice in the Diocese of Norwich. (Author: Tony Rothe)

Tributes to Norfolk chaplain and writer Andrew Jeffery
Tributes have been paid to Norfolk chaplain and writer Andrew Jeffery from Swaffham who has died after a courageous battle with cancer that prompted him to start writing. (Author: Peter Bending)

Norfolk priest, visionary, pioneer and writer
Ray Simpson, former Norfolk priest, pastor, guardian, visionary, pioneer, writer, Celtic liturgist, contemplative, spiritual guide, has died and the world is the poorer for his passing, writes Rev Liz Cannon.

Tributes to Guardsman, minister and Bible lover
The life of former Coldstream Guardsman, David Gosling, who gave up secular work to live by faith with the Wycliffe Bible Translators, was celebrated on July 29 at St Andrew’s Church, Eaton, where he was a non-stipendiary minister.

Tributes to priest, canon, chaplain and broadcaster
Tributes have been paid to Norfolk parish priest, cathedral canon, chaplain and TV and radio broadcaster Rev Canon Ivan Bailey who has died aged 91.

East Anglia bishop pays tribute to Pope Francis
Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Peter Collins, has paid tribute to Pope Francis, following his death at the age of 88.

Pope Francis was great advocate of Christian unity
County Ecumenical Officer for Norfolk and Waveney, Dr Ian Watson, who met Pope Francis in January, says he was one of the great advocates for Christian unity.

Pope was an inspirational leader says Bishop of Norwich
The Bishop of Norwich has paid tribute to Pope Francis, calling him an inspirational leader, following his death earlier today.

Death of Pope Francis is announced, aged 88
Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican Press Office has confirmed. He served as the 265th successor of St Peter from his election on 13 March 2013 to 21 April 2025.

Tribute to retired chemist who served King's Lynn
Christopher Lindley, an industrial chemist whose faith drove him to help those in need has died aged 98. He worked for many years on the executive of Churches Together in King’s Lynn. His family pays tribute.

Norfolk Christian was former dance band singer
Tributes have been paid to former proms and dance band singer and Norfolk churchman Brian Fitzgerald who has died at the age of 97.

Lasting memories of Tony Campolo in Norfolk
Irrepressible American pastor, sociologist, theologian and social justice campaigner, Tony Campolo, has died at the age of 89. Keith Morris, who interviewed him twice in Norwich, pays tribute.

Tributes paid to Norwich Christian pioneer – Peter Barnes
Tributes have been paid to former Norwich police superintendent, Christian youthwork champion, tireless social action organizer and Good News newspaper pioneer Peter Barnes, who has died at the age of 85. (Author: Helen Baldry)

Tributes to hymn writer and former Bishop of Thetford
Prolific hymn writer and former Bishop of Thetford, the Rt Rev Timothy Dudley-Smith, has died at the age of 97. (Author: Keith Morris)

Tribute to lifelong teacher and Windmill minister
The death is announced of Patricia Gillett wife of Peter. Tricia died in James Paget Hospital on July 30 following a short illness.

Tributes to Norwich GP, mayor and churchman
Tributes have been paid to churchman Dr Peter English, a GP and former Lord Mayor of Norwich, and chairman of Mission England in East Anglia, who has died at the age of 95. (Author: Keith Morris)

Life of Norfolk Police Chaplain Richard is celebrated
Over 200 people gathered to celebrate the life of Norfolk Police Chaplain and Methodist lay preacher, Richard Whall on June 14 and hear tributes from the Chief Constable of Norfolk, former YMCA Norfolk CEO, fellow Police chaplains and family members.

Tributes paid to Norfolk Police Chaplain Richard
Tributes have been paid to former Norfolk Police Chaplain and Methodist lay preacher, Richard Whall who died on May 11.

Ray was minister, prophet, healer and architect
Baptist minister, Norfolk Healing Rooms and School of Prophets founder and church architect, Rev Ray Scorey, has died at the age of 79. Wife Ruth pays tribute to a remarkable man.

Tributes to leading Norfolk church conservationist
Leading Norfolk-based church conservationist and former Secretary of the Norfolk Churches Trust, Anthony Barnes, has died aged 92. (Author: Keith Morris)

Renowned author and former Quidenham prioress
Quidenham-based Carmelite nun and former Prioress, Sister Rachel Gregory OCD, renowned author of more than a dozen books on prayer and the spiritual life, died on November 10, aged 100.

Tributes paid to worship leader Holly
Tributes to Holly Ellis, a worship leader from Ormesby, have flooded in from family and friends, describing her as having been a “beautiful, honest, gentle and very humble person” with an “incredible gifting and anointing.” (Author: Anna Heydon)

Sarah was passionate about prayer and painting
Norfolk-based Christian worker, evangelist, intercessor and artist Sarah McCrum has died at the age of 86. Son Angus pays tribute.

Tributes paid to popular, funny and bright student
Tributes have been paid to Thetford Catholic student Salvador Modke, following his death in a car accident in Thetford on Saturday May 14.

Bishop pays tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The Bishop of East Anglia has paid a personal tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died this morning (December 31), aged 95.

Norfolk drug and alcohol charity pays tribute to its founder  
Andy Sexton, CEO of the Matthew Project, introduces a series of tributes from the charity to its founder, Peter Farley. (Author: Eldred Willey)

Tributes to Norfolk drug abuse charity founder 
Tributes have been paid to Peter John Farley, founder of the Norfolk drug and alcohol abuse charity the Matthew project, who died on 29 September 2022.

Lady Dannatt pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth
The Lady Dannatt MBE, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death on Thursday at Balmoral at the age of 96.

Norfolk church leaders pay tribute to the Queen
Church leaders across Norfolk have started paying their tributes to Queen Elizabeth II and churches across the county are expected to open their doors on Friday for people to offer prayers and ring their bells in tribute at 12 noon for an hour.

Tributes paid to Christian football league founder
Tributes have been paid to Norfolk Christian Football League stalwart and former church youth worker and teacher, Alan Barnes, who has died at the age of 62.

Final album as Norfolk composer loses cancer fight
Inspirational Norfolk Christian composer and producer, Roger Mayor, has lost his battle against cancer, just weeks after releasing his final CD called "Closer". (Author: Keith Morris)

Bishop leads tributes to former Archdeacon of Lynn
The Bishop of Norwich has led tributes to the former Archdeacon of Lynn Ian Bentley who died on May 31 in Priscilla Bacon Hospice surrounded by his family.

Dorothy dedicated 95 years to Salvation Army
A Thetford Salvation Army member, who dedicated more than 95 years to the church, has died just weeks before her 100th birthday. (Author: Keith Morris)

Rees Coghlan – pharmacist, preacher, benefactor  
A Methodist preacher and retired pharmacist from Aylsham, Rees Coghlan, who founded the Aylsham Care Trust, has died, aged 96. (Author: Tony Rothe)

Tributes paid to dynamic Norwich Methodist
Tributes have been paid to Margaret Hardingham for her prolific contributions to the community at both ends of the age spectrum. (Author: Eldred Willey)

Tributes to founder of Norwich Open Christmas
Bishop of East Anglia, Rt Rev Alan Hopes, has celebrated a requiem Mass for Michael Hope, who with his wife Rosie founded Open Christmas in Norfolk. (Author: Eldred Willey)

Tributes paid to amazing Eileen who was 110
Tributes have been paid to amazing St George’s Norwich parishioner and former Test cricketer, Eileen Ash, who was Norfolk’s oldest woman and has died at the age of 110. (Author: Keith Morris)

Thanksgiving service for brave Norwich preacher
A funeral and thanksgiving service for courageous Norwich Methodist preacher Colin Gillett, who died recently in Pakistan, is to be held in Norfolk after his body was repatriated to the UK.

Tributes paid to Norwich Mothers' Union president
The Diocese of Norwich Mothers’ Union has announced the sad death of its "dedicated" President, Val Ovenden. Past President Marguerite Phillips pays tribute.

Norwich preacher pays ultimate price for mission to the poor 
Tributes have been paid to a courageous Norwich Methodist preacher, who gave up everything and moved to Pakistan to follow God’s call to serve “the poorest of the poor”, and who has died suddenly.

Norfolk church leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip
Church and Christian leaders across Norfolk have been paying their own tributes to His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, following his death at Windsor Castle on Friday morning, at the age of 99. (Author: Keith Morris)

Bob's dedication saved Norfolk church and paintings
A forgotten and derelict Norfolk church – and its extraordinary wall paintings – was saved by the dedication of retired agricultural engineer Bob Davey, who has died aged 91. (Author: Keith Morris)

Family pay tribute to heroic Norwich nurse Estrella
Touching family tributes were paid today to city nurse, mother and Cathedral steward Estrella Catalan, at her funeral Mass at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich.

Death of North Walsham Congregational minister  
Reverend Richard Woodhouse, of North Walsham Congregational Church, died unexpectedly at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on January 12. (Author: Tony Rothe)

Tributes to devoted Norwich nurse after Covid-19 tragedy 
Tributes have been paid to devoted Norwich nurse, mother and Catholic Cathedral steward Estrella Catalan, who died last Friday at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital where she worked, after a month-long battle against Covid-19. (Author: Eldred Willey)

Tributes to Yarmouth teacher and football chaplain  
Tributes have been paid to Reverend Arthur Bowles, retired teacher and former chaplain of Norwich City FC and Great Yarmouth Town FC, who died of a heart attack on January 19 at the age of 84. (Author: Tony Rothe)

Tributes to N Norfolk teacher and lay minister  
Tributes have been paid to lay minister Sue Ling, a retired teacher and musician from Mundesley, who has died aged 83. (Author: Tony Rothe)

Renowned Norfolk evangelist and author
Renowned Norfolk evangelist, author and businessman John Wright died peacefully on Sunday night. Colleague and friend Barrie Lawrence pays tribute.

Christian comedian Bobby Ball 'rocked on' in Norfolk
Christian comedian Bobby Ball, who has had audiences across Norfolk rocking with laughter, has died at the age of 76 after contracting Covid-19. (Author: Keith Morris)

Tributes to award-winning architect Anthony Rossi 
Anthony Rossi CBE, who designed the award-winning Church of the Annunciation in Little Walsingham, has died at the age of 88. (Author: Eldred Willey)