Lament and Light ecumenical service – 25th November 2024

Lament and Light ecumenical service – 25th November 2024

On Monday 25th November, this year’s ecumenical Lament and Light service took place at St Mary’s Church in Plympton, Plymouth.  This quietly powerful service is held in response to the 16 days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.  The service was led by...
Clergy Safeguarding Training Conference – 19th November 2024

Clergy Safeguarding Training Conference – 19th November 2024

Our annual Clergy Safeguarding Training Conference was held on Tuesday 19th November at Buckfast Abbey.  We had 120 clergy attend from across the diocese.  A small number of our Parish Safeguarding Representatives were also in attendance.  The training was led by...

Safeguarding Sunday – A survivor speaks

This Sunday (17th November) is Safeguarding Sunday.  A survivor has provided their perspective on this, which has been shared on the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency’s website today:   This ‘Safeguarding Sunday’ please take a moment to really listen...
Safeguarding Sunday – 17th November 2024

Safeguarding Sunday – 17th November 2024

On Sunday 17th November we will join other churches across the UK to highlight the importance of protecting children, young people and adults at risk.  Safeguarding Sunday is also an opportunity to celebrate those who work behind the scenes to make our church a safer...