Welcome from Canon Paul

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

Canon Paul CumminsThank 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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A Personal Reflection For Holy Week by Tanya Trevena

A Personal Reflection For Holy Week by Tanya Trevena

Perspective Lord my friend is dying. And all there is left to do is pray. As I step into the church and see the images of your passion, I am struck by how clean and quiet they are. This story, played out for us to draw closer to you, doesn’t hold the sounds, touch,...

A Reflection On The Readings For Palm Sunday by Monsignor Draper

A Reflection On The Readings For Palm Sunday by Monsignor Draper

Sunday 24th March Passion (Palm) Sunday Procession: Mk 11:1-10 Mass: Is 50:4-7 Ps 21 Ph 2:6-11 Mk 14:1-15:47 At the beginning and at the end of this week the liturgy offers us two accounts of the Passion, and they could not be more contrasted. Many people believe they...

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