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GATHER 2024: Joy in the Presence of God

GATHER 2024: Joy in the Presence of God

Gather 2024: Joy in the presence of God By Sarah Barreto One hundred and fifty people from every corner of our diocese gathered together last weekend to celebrate together the joy of being beloved children of God at Gather 2024. For those who have never been, it is...

GATHER 2024: Joy in the Presence of God

GATHER 2024: Joy in the Presence of God

Gather 2024: Joy in the presence of God By Sarah Barreto One hundred and fifty people from every corner of our diocese gathered together last weekend to celebrate together the joy of being beloved children of God at Gather 2024. For those who have never been, it is...

Feast of St Bakhita Event

Feast of St Bakhita Event

On 8 February, Caritas Plymouth hosted an event at Abbey Road in Torquay to celebrate the Feast of St Bakhita and to reflect on the issue of modern slavery. Saint Josephine Bakhita was born in Sudan in 1869 and sold into slavery as a child by kidnappers. After she...

Lent Calendar 2024

Lent Calendar 2024

“Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor” (Tob 4:7) In his message for World Day of the Poor 2023, Pope Francis reminded us that our faith teaches us that every poor person is a son or daughter of God and that Christ is present in them. “Just as you did it...

Episcopal Ordination Statement

Episcopal Ordination Statement

The Episcopal Ordination of Canon Christopher Whitehead will not take place on 22 February 2024 as expected. Canon Paul Cummins continues as the Diocesan Administrator. A canonical process is currently underway, and no further comments will be made until this has been...

Lenten Zoom Talks 2024

Lenten Zoom Talks 2024

Zoom Parish Lent Series for 2024 This is the fourth series and those that come most certainly have always enjoyed the opportunity to hear and reflect on different aspects of our faith during the incredibly important Lenten journey. This year, Fr. Mark Skelton has...

Racial Justice Sunday 28 January 2024

Racial Justice Sunday 28 January 2024

The theme for Racial Justice Sunday is: “Seeing one another in the life of the Church”. It is important to recognise that we are all children of God, regardless of our race and background. This year’s theme seeks to promote reflection, discussion and action on our...