INVITATION TO A DISCUSSION ABOUT A COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY Gerry Gillespie has asked Caritas Diocese of Plymouth to share an invitation to parents of adults with a learning disability in the diocese of Plymouth to come together to...
‘My annual poem for the Feast of Mary Magdalene. My favourite saint and patron of my ministry as I celebrate 36 years of priesthood.’ And, clutching her bedraggled hopes, her love, With heavy tread she limps this barren plain. The sun casts rising light...
On Sea Sunday, which falls on 14 July this year, let us pray for seafarers, fishers, and the work of Stella Maris. Let us remember especially those seafarers who are sailing through conflict zones and those who have been abandoned in distant lands. To find out more...
“He sent me to give the good news to the poor” Luke 4:18 The poor have much to teach us. On November 17, 2024, the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day of the Poor. Caritas Diocese of Plymouth organises an event each year to reflect on the Pope’s message and how...
At a Torbay Deanery volunteer celebration event on 29 June, Caritas Diocese of Plymouth was pleased to present a Caritas in Action Award to Oliver Fajga for his outstanding commitment to volunteering. Oliver volunteers in his school, parish and also supports the...
“Humanity’s abuse of nature requires a true conversion and invites us to change our lifestyles.” Pope Francis made this appeal in his Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to be held on Sunday September 1 Papal Message: World Day for the Care...
