Welcome from Canon Paul

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

Thank you for visiting our diocesan website.

We invite you to experience the joy of Christ in our diocese, which spans 226 miles covering the counties of Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. There are 102 churches and chapels stretching from the Holy Family parish in Penwith, (that includes Penzance, St Ives, Hayle and the Isles of Scilly), in the west, to parts of Bournemouth in the east.

Jesus commanded us to “love one another: just as I have loved you” and we seek to offer this sentiment to you whether you are a member of our diocesan family, or you are from other faith or none or just seeking information. You are in my prayers. And I ask you to keep me in yours!

Your brother and servant in Christ.

Paul Cummins

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News and events from across the diocese

A Reflection on PEACE By Fr Ignatius Raj

Dec 8, 2023

Peace be with you! We have entered the season of Advent, and we now light the 2nd candle, which signifies peace. In the 2nd week for the preparation for Christmas, we are invited to reflect on peace and recognise the real and urgent need for peace within our...

PEACE: Prayers for the second week of Advent

Dec 8, 2023

Prayers on the theme of peace written by people from across our Diocese Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with peaceful thoughts Come Holy Spirit prompt us to say sorry Come Holy Spirit open our hearts to welcome Jesus. Come Holy Spirit. Come! Come Holy Spirit...

A Reflection For The Second Sunday Of Advent By Monsignor Robert Draper

Dec 7, 2023

Sunday 10th December Second Sunday of Advent Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Ps 84 2 Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8 John the Baptist has been designated as patron saint of motorways on the strength of today’s readings. For Isaiah and for John it is important that there is nothing to stand in the...