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Congratulations on the ordination of a new deacon in Cornwall
Congratulations to Raphael Krasnodebski on his ordination to the permanent deaconate and bless him in his ministry.
A Reflection on Peace – Canon Paul Cummins
Canon Paul Cummins reflects on peace, what Pope Leo says and what Jesus taught us.
Unbound Prayer Conference, Plymouth, September 2025
The unbound prayer conference takes place in Plymouth in September. All are welcome.
“You Are My Hope”: Pope Leo XIV’s Message for 9th World Day of the Poor
Pope Leo’s message for the 9th World Day of the Poor
A Seminarian on Camino
As part of our Jubilee reflections, we asked Samuel Mapletoft, one of our diocesan seminarians, to share his experience of pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, a time-honoured penitential route and a demanding challenge requiring both mental and physical stamina. "As...
Jubilee of Families – Mass for Marriage
Jubilee of Families and Masses for Marriage in the Diocese of Plymouth – beautiful celebrations of this important sacrament
Jubilee of seminarians by Hugo Lomax, a Plymouth diocese seminarian
A reflection on being a seminarian for the Jubilee of Seminarians – Pilgrims of Hope
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15th June 2025
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a global campaign to highlight the abuse of older people. Elder abuse comes in many forms including physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse and also neglect. Older people are especially vulnerable to abuse as they may be...
YOUTH MINISTRY IN THE DIOCESE OF PLYMOUTH – SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Plymouth – an opportunity to have your say on how we develop Youth Ministry in our diocese.
Refugee Week 16-22 June 2025
News and events happening to mark Refugee Week 2025
THIRD READING OF THE ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL
Statement from Archbishop on the upcoming third reading of the assisted suicide bill.
JUBILEE 2025: A CALL TO SOCIAL ACTION
CAFOD/Caritas event to reflect on the Jubilee social action themes
Sharing our gifts as we age – Poole, Tuesday 8 July 7.15-9pm
On 8 July, Caritas Diocese of Plymouth will be hosting a talk by Helen Calder, an author and teacher on Retiring Well. Helen’s work focuses on how we consider the implications of retirement from full time work and how we can pray and plan for a a purposeful, fulfilled retirement.
JUBILEE YEAR AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, DORCHESTER
The pilgrimage site of Holy Trinity, Dorchester during the year of Jubilee – Pilgrims of Hope
JUBILEE 2025 PILGRIMAGES : ST CUTHBERT MAYNE LAUNCESTON
The pilgrimage site of St Cuthbert Mayne at Launceston
Laudato Si photography exhibition at Plymouth Cathedral 19 – 26 May
Exhibition of photographs from parishioners around our diocese displayed at Plymouth Cathedral
Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse – 20th May
The 20th May is the annual Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse. The focus for 2025 is on the theme of “The Empty Chair”. Many of us are saddened by reducing numbers in our churches. This is happening for a wide variety of reasons, but our thoughts are on...
JUBILEE STORIES OF HOPE: THE WORK OF OUR PRISON CHAPLAINCIES
An uplifting recount of the work our Catholic Chaplaincies do in the prisons in our diocese.
Parish Safeguarding Representatives Conference
On Saturday we held our annual Parish Safeguarding Representatives Conference at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre. Over 40 Parish Safeguarding Representatives were in attendance from across the diocese. The theme of this year's conference was Modern Slavery, and was...
Some reflections on Pope Leo XIV from our Diocesan Administrator
Canon Paul Cummins Diocesan Administrator shares some reflections on Pope Leo XIV
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