Welcome to the Diocese of Plymouth

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God Romans 15:7

Welcome to the Diocese of Plymouth – the Catholic Church in the Southwest of England. We are a community of people who seek to follow Jesus as his disciples. We share, celebrate and express our faith, by giving witness to our belief and encounter with the living God who is the source of our life. On this website you will find out more about our mission and how we can support your spiritual journey.

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On Thursday 8 May, it was announced to the World that Cardinal Robert Francis had been elected Pope Leo XIV.

Biography of Pope Leo XIV

Message from Canon Paul Cummins, Diocesan Administrator

News and events from across the diocese

Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse – 20th May

May 19, 2025

The 20th May is the annual Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse. The focus for 2025 is on the theme of “The Empty Chair”. Many of us are saddened by reducing numbers in our churches. This is happening for a wide variety of reasons, but our thoughts are on...

JUBILEE STORIES OF HOPE: THE WORK OF OUR PRISON CHAPLAINCIES

May 16, 2025

An uplifting recount of the work our Catholic Chaplaincies do in the prisons in our diocese.

Parish Safeguarding Representatives Conference

May 12, 2025

On Saturday we held our annual Parish Safeguarding Representatives Conference at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre. Over 40 Parish Safeguarding Representatives were in attendance from across the diocese. The theme of this year's conference was Modern Slavery, and was...