On the eve of Pope Francis’ funeral (Friday 25th April), we are gathering together as a community at Plymouth Cathedral for Solemn Evening Prayer (Vespers). All are very welcome to attend. The address is the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface. 45 Cecil St,...
STATEMENT BY CANON PAUL CUMMINS, DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATOR “I was very sad to hear of the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis earlier today. He was above all a humble servant of the Lord and a faithful pastor who inspired and shepherded the Catholic Church for 12...
Monsignor Robert Draper shares a reflection for Easter Sunday. Acts 10:34, 37-43; Ps 117; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9. In the first reading, Peter offers Cornelius a wonderfully concise catechetical summary of the Christian story. What is so striking is that Peter roots it...
On Wednesday 16 April, Bishop James Curry, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Westminster, celebrated the Chrism Mass at Plymouth Cathedral, joined by clergy and parishioners from across the Diocese of Plymouth. At the Mass, traditionally held during Holy Week,...
Real Hope is a deeper longing for a better world and as a resistance to pessimism because Hope sustains. During this Jubilee Year, we are sharing stories of hope and social action from across the Diocese of Plymouth. This reflection is about a recent event in Truro...
Photograph by Bernard Mills “Respect for the human being and respect for nature are one, but both can grow and find their right measure if we respect in the human being, and in nature, the Creator and his creation. On this, dear young people, I believe to find allies...
