Diocese of Norwich

Who we are

The Diocese of Norwich is the Church of England across the areas of Norfolk and Waveney.

Supporting churches

Resources, training and practical advice for all who serve in our churches and local communities.

Welcome to the Education section of our website. We are here to support our schools, their pupils, staff and governors, churches, and communities to ‘Flourish Together’ and achieve ‘Immeasurably more than we can imagine!’

Online Book of Condolences for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and liturgical resources

Sign the Church of England's online book of condolences and access liturgical resources from this page.

The British Monarchy website

Please check here for information regarding official arrangements for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.

Resources on A Church Near You

Log in to your A Church Near You account for resources following the announcement of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

Parish churches encouraged to hold a service of commemoration

The Bishop of Norwich has written to clergy to encourage parishes to hold a service of commemoration for the life of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh this coming Friday evening.

Guidance for parishes following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

The Bishop of Norwich has written a short letter to all parishes commending the Church of England guidance following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

On the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

As the nation mourns the death of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, Norwich Cathedral and many churches across the Diocese of Norwich are offering spaces for people of all faiths to pay their respects and reflect on the great contribution Prince Philip made to our country.

Great Yarmouth Minster to receive £19,200 from second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Great Yarmouth minster has received a grant of £19,200 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help Great Yarmouth’s oldest building recover and reopen.

Colegate Talk: Celebrating John Crome of Norwich

Thu 22 Apr at 7.30 pm

A discussion to remember the bi-centenary of John Crome (1768-1821) with Dr Andrew Moore, writer and curator.

This talk is about John Crome who, in addition to being a English landscape artist of the Romantic era and one of the principal artists and founding members of the Norwich School of painters, lived in Norwich all his life; indeed most of his works are Norfolk landscapes. Colegate Talks are very successful on Zoom and offer the opportunity to hear wonderful talks from the comfort of one’s own home. All are welcome – just follow the Zoom link, here.