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Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse – 17th May 2022
Today is the Bishop's of England and Wales Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse. This is observed annually on the Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter. Today is a day of prayer for those who have been abused, in a season of hope and new life. Prayer...
Diocese of Plymouth Synodal Journey Update
The Plymouth Diocesan synthesis of the feedback we received during our 'Walking Together' was submitted to the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales in early April as part of the two-year process requested by Pope Francis for the Catholic Church. Thank you to all...
Parish Safeguarding Representatives Conference 2022
On Saturday 7th May we held our first Parish Safeguarding Representatives Conference since before the pandemic. We had 50 Reps from throughout the diocese present. Sr Damien Cunningham started the day with a beautiful opening prayer. We had a guest speaker from South...
Migration issues in the UK: A Statement by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales
In his 2014 message for the World Day for Migrants and Refugees Pope Francis wrote, ‘We ourselves need to see, and then to enable others to see, that migrants and refugees… are brothers and sisters to be welcomed, respected and loved’. 1. This plea of Pope Francis is...
A Time of Transition for the Diocese
On Wednesday 27 April 2022, it was announced that our Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Mark to be the Archbishop of Cardiff and the Bishop of Menevia, these two dioceses being united in persona Episcopi (in the person of the Bishop). This news ushers in...
Caring for Creation – An Online Event on Tuesday 24th May
LAUDATO SI WEEK 2022 The degradation of our Common Home, aggravated by the current global pandemic, has had a disproportionate impact on everyone, especially on those who already face disadvantage, marginalisation and multiple forms of vulnerability. Integral...
Diocese of Plymouth Environment Policy Annual Review
As missionary disciples, we are invited to be part of the redeeming mission of Christ, and to approach our task with joy and gratitude remembering, “Rather than a problem to be solved, the world is a joyful mystery to be contemplated with gladness and praise.”...
Holy Rosary and Act of Consecration
Bishops unite with Pope in Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Welcome the Stranger Event Report
On Tuesday 8th March on the Feast of St Bakhita, patron saint of human trafficking survivors, Caritas Plymouth held an online event for an hour of prayer, reflection and discussion to reflect on the challenges facing migrants, refugees and those affected by modern...
Bishops unite with Pope in Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
At St Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Friday, 25 March 2022, the Holy Father, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. On 25 March 1984, Pope John Paul II consecrated Russia and the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It...
Ukraine Crisis – What you can do to help
Many people have been asking Caritas Plymouth and CAFOD Plymouth what we can do to help the people of Ukraine. Caritas Plymouth’s mission is to focus on our local community and we are working closely with our sister and Caritas agency CAFOD, (the official humanitarian...
Together For Our Planet – National Lottery Funding
Caritas Plymouth is the Environmental Lead for the Diocese of Plymouth. Our Diocesan environment policy recognises that as a community, “we have an obligation to ensure that every person lives with dignity and has sufficient opportunities for his or her integral...
Bishop of Plymouth: Use armour of prayer, fasting for Ukraine this Lent
The Bishop of Plymouth and Chair of the Department of Evangelisation and Discipleship at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales is urging Catholics to use the “spiritual weapons” of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for the people of Ukraine this Lent....
Caritas Plymouth – Ukraine Crisis
You will no doubt be following the continuing crisis and humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the surrounding countries receiving refugees. You will also have seen Bishop Mark's message about the importance of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Caritas Plymouth has...
Bishop calls Catholic community to use Spiritual Weapons of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving to bring Peace to Ukraine
From the Office of the Bishop Bishop calls Catholic community to use Spiritual Weapons of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving to bring Peace to Ukraine In a Pastoral Message to the Diocese of Plymouth, Bishop Mark urged Catholics to use the spiritual weapons of Prayer,...
Catholic church in Devon receives grant for repair
Long disused Catholic church in Devon to receive £196,832 grant for repair Historic England has awarded a grant of £196,832 to help repair a Catholic Church in Barnstaple, Devon, that closed for worship in 1984 and was threatened with demolition. The former Church of...
Racial Justice Sunday
Sunday, 13 February 2022 Racial Justice Sunday is a call for all Christians to engage in the righteous struggle for racial justice. The theme builds on that of the previous year’s Racial Justice Sunday ‘A Time to Act’, which reflected on the importance of everyone...
Caritas Plymouth Homelessness Event
On 18 January, Caritas Plymouth hosted an online event to raise awareness of those who are homeless or living in temporary or vulnerable accommodation and to explore how we can all reach out and take action. The event was led by Canon John Deeny VG, with presentations...
Welcome the Stranger – An Online Event on Tuesday 8 February
On the Feast of St Bakhita, all are invited to join Caritas Plymouth for an hour of prayer, reflection and discussion from 5-6 pm on Tuesday 8 February 2022 to reflect on the challenges facing migrants and refugees. This free online event will discuss the issues...
Homelessness – Online Event 18 January 2022 6-7pm
There are concerns that the economic aftermath of COVID-19 will lead to increasing numbers of people who are homeless or vulnerably housed. When most people think of homelessness they think of someone in a sleeping bag on the street. But there are lots of types of...
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