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Chrism Mass 2020
Chrism Mass Today - Sepember 22nd 2020- in the Cathedral of St Mary & St Boniface Plymouth, Bishop Mark celebrated the Chrism Mass which was delayed from Holy Week due to the pandemic. In attendance were the Canons of the Cathedral Chapter and the Deans as...
World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2020
Forced like Jesus Christ to flee Who could not be moved after seeing that distressing picture of the lifeless body of Alan Kurdi, the 3 year old washed up on a beach in Turkey in 2015? Contrast this with how you feel after reading tabloid headings such as “Breaking...
World Day of the Poor -An invitation to a Diocesan on-line event
Reaching Out – Stretch forth your Hand to the Poor You are invited to join Bishop Mark O’Toole at our FREE Diocesan on-line event on Saturday 24 October 10.30-12.30 to prepare for World Day of the Poor. In his message for the fourth World Day of the Poor which takes...
Mission Made Possible
Normal life may have ‘paused’ but the Mission of the Church can continue and grow.
Refugees and Migrants
A short reflection from Deborah Fisher OBE, Caritas Plymouth Manager, on migrants and refugees In his message for the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees which will take place on 27 September 2020, Pope Francis reminds us that displaced people offer us an...
Season of Creation 2020
Preparing for the Season of Creation: 1 September – 4 October 2020 ‘The urgent challenge to protect our common home includes a concern to bring the whole human family together to seek a sustainable and integral development, for we know that things can change. The...
Bishop Mark’s Message to St Petroc’s catechetical camp
Bishop Mark's Message of welcome and reflection to the young friends attending St Petroc's catechetical camps. https://youtu.be/XssrLq2C1i4 Junior Camp
Sr Judith Russi
“Sr Judith Russi, an inspirational figure who is well known for her impressive work with the staff and children in our Catholic Schools, speaks here about her faith and the role of Catholic Education in bringing about the transformation of the person for the transformation of society.
Radio Maria England
Radio Maria England has had an interview with Bishop Mark O’Toole regarding the updated edition of the Directory for Catechesis. This will be aired at part of our Padre’s Hour and will be broadcast: 20.07.20 Monday (11:00) and then Repeated 21.07.20 Tuesday (21:00), 24.07.20 Friday (2:00) and 25.07.20 Saturday (17:00)
“Albert Lawes Ordination to the Diaconate”
“Rejoice heart and soul, daughter of Jerusalem.
Shout with gladness, daughter of Sion.” (Zechariah 9:9)
“Return from Exile”
“Rejoice heart and soul, daughter of Jerusalem.
Shout with gladness, daughter of Sion.” (Zechariah 9:9)
“The Priestly Heart”
The Priestly Heart
A reflection on the Feast of the Sacred Heart, Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of all Priests.
Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation Funding
The Diocese of Plymouth has received £40,000 from the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation to provide support to individuals and families struggling with financial hardship caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This money is part of a donation of £1 million generously given...
“Let us now open the doors of God’s House “
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. For 85 days, since the 20th of March our doors have been closed as a result of the Pandemic. Today with great joy we are once again opening our church doors for private prayer to our faithful and...
“Equal from Day One – a message for LifeStream20 Seminar”
I warmly greet all of you taking part in “LifeStream 20”.
CARITAS PLYMOUTH ANNUAL REVIEW
Vision: 'To Live the Gospel by following Christ's Command to love our neighbour as He loved us' Caritas Plymouth’s Annual Review sets out what has been happening across the Diocese over the last 12 months and plans for 2020-21. Although some plans have changed due to...
“Bishop Mark speaks about Opening of our Churches and about St Boniface, Patron of the Diocese”
“Bishop Mark speaks about Opening of our Churches and about St Boniface, Patron of the Diocese”
June 7th 2020
“St Boniface – Model of Courage and Mission”
St Boniface – Model of Courage and Mission
A reflection by Bishop Mark for the Solemnity of St Boniface, Patron of the Diocese
of Plymouth, 5th June 2020
Bishop Mark’s Message to Schools of the Diocese
Bishop Mark sends Message to the Diocese urging “Spiritual Communion” during the time of the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Albert Lawes – Deacon elect Plymouth Cathedral
Albert Lawes announces the good news that he has been selected for ordination to the diaconate. The ordination will take place on Sunday 12th July at Plymouth Cathedral. Click to hear more about Albert's journey.
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