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.

 

News and events from across the diocese

Parish Safeguarding Representatives Conference

Parish Safeguarding Representatives Conference

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...

Habemus Papam – We have a Pope!

Habemus Papam – We have a Pope!

A STATEMENT FROM CANON PAUL CUMMINS,  DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATOR What a joyful evening. God has blessed us with a new shepherd to guide His Church. This is a moment of pure joy and hope for all of us in the Diocese of Plymouth, in England and Wales, and indeed across the...

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