Is your bed your sanctuary? We live in a time where many families are struggling to sleep safely and restfully. The Catholic Children’s Society, Plymouth faces a recurrent theme, of families seeking help for beds. We frequently hear of children who are sleeping on...
On 8 February, Caritas Plymouth hosted an event at Abbey Road in Torquay to celebrate the Feast of St Bakhita and to reflect on the issue of modern slavery. Saint Josephine Bakhita was born in Sudan in 1869 and sold into slavery as a child by kidnappers. After she...
“Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor” (Tob 4:7) In his message for World Day of the Poor 2023, Pope Francis reminded us that our faith teaches us that every poor person is a son or daughter of God and that Christ is present in them. “Just as you did it...
Our Vision: ‘To Live the Gospel by following Christ’s Command to love our neighbour as He loved us’ Caritas Diocese of Plymouth’s Annual Review sets out the work of Caritas across the diocese in 2023. Caritas aims to be a witness to the Gospel by...
The theme for Racial Justice Sunday is: “Seeing one another in the life of the Church”. It is important to recognise that we are all children of God, regardless of our race and background. This year’s theme seeks to promote reflection, discussion and action on our...
Modern slavery is a serious crime being committed across the UK in which victims are exploited for someone else’s gain. It can take many forms including trafficking of people, forced labour and servitude. Victims are often hidden away, may be unable to leave their...
