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Made for Mission
A Presentation from Maria Heath chair of the Catholic Charismatic Movement UK. Vicariate for Evangelisation Catechesis and Youth. Genesis Mission. To watch the presentation click HERE
WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 26 SEPTEMBER
The World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) will be celebrated on Sunday, 26 September. The theme chosen by the Holy Father for WDMR 2021 is Towards an ever wider "we". Pope Francis has called on us all to welcome, protect, promote and integrate refugees and...
NATIONALITY AND BORDERS BILL
The Nationality and Borders Bill will result in further hardship for refugees seeking asylum, discriminating against those who have had no choice but to take dangerous “illegal” routes to our shores. It treats people who have been forced to flee their home as a...
We are pleased to announce that the infamous youth Rally will run as usual in Honiton. Parishes are encouraged to bring teams of 6 young people aged 8 – 16. A BBQ will be offered throughout the afternoon along with other snacks and drinks. Challenges include Tug or...
MADE FOR MISSION – Dr Maria Heath
MADE FOR MISSION – Dr Maria Heath Saturday September 11th 11.30am – 12.30pm via Zoom. After the great success of Michael Dopp’s talk to our diocese earlier this year, we are delighted to announce that Maria Heath who is Chair- person for the Catholic Charismatic...
Intergenerational Linking – Care Home Friends and Neighbours
Caritas Plymouth, in partnership with Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust, has started an ambitious 18-month funded project as part of an exciting national initiative known as Care Home Friends and Neighbours: Intergenerational Linking, which promotes young people’s...
“Pope Francis sends message of spiritual closeness and blessing to those affected by Plymouth shootings.”
In a letter communicated to the Bishop of Plymouth, Bishop Mark O’Toole, from the Secretary of State at the Vatican, Pope Francis has expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected by the shootings in Plymouth and imparts his Blessing to all concerned. The...
“Candles lit at Plymouth Cathedral for those who died in Plymouth shooting”
At an evening vigil of reflection and prayer held at Plymouth Cathedral on 17th August, special candles were lit for the innocent victims of the recent tragic shooting in Plymouth. People from different age groups, from across the city, lit six candles representing...
Thanks to the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation
In January 2021, Caritas Plymouth received a further £40,000 from the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation for a short-term Crisis Fund to be allocated by the end of June 2021. This followed an earlier grant in 2020. We are incredibly grateful for this generous...
“”Bishop Mark reflects on Terrible Shootings”
"In a recent interview Bishop Mark reflects on the terrible shootings in Plymouth on Thursday". .
“Plymouth Tragedy”
Message from Bishop Mark “It is with a deep sense of shock and sadness that we heard the news of the terrible shootings in our beloved city. I...
Prisons Week 2021 – Online Event 12 October 5-6.15 pm
Journeying from Despair to Hope… Arundel and Brighton, Clifton and Plymouth Dioceses would like to invite you to online event to explore the challenges facing prisoners and their families and how we can take action in our parishes. Prisoners and their families are...
Walking With the Poor – Event 9th October 10.30-3pm
Caritas Plymouth will be holding an event on Saturday 9th October from 10.30-3pm at St Rita's Centre in Honiton to prepare for World Day of the Poor which takes place in November. All are warmly welcome. The event includes lunch and refreshments. Pope Francis has said...
Diocese of Plymouth Environment Policy – Online Workshop 14 September 5-6pm.
‘Praise to you, my Lord, through sister Mother Earth, who sustains us and governs us and who produces varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.’ St Francis of Assisi (from Canticle of the Sun) Everyone is warmly invited to join an online event on 14 September...
NATIONAL JUSTICE AND PEACE CONFERENCE – LIFE ON EARTH 2021
Three people from the Plymouth Diocese attended the national Justice and Peace conference from 23-25 July which had as its theme 'Life on Earth - 2021: Moment of Truth'. The event brought together people from parishes across England and Wales to pray, reflect and plan...
Let us dream – the path to a better future
Thanks to our Diocesan Schools Commissioner, Sarah Barreto, for the following reflection on 'Let us Dream' a book written by Pope Francis in collaboration with Austen Ivereigh In Let us Dream, Pope Francis offers a deeply personal and passionate reflection on the...
The God who Speaks in Creation – Event Report
On 17 July, Caritas Plymouth held an event, chaired by Canon John Deeny, to promote reflection, prayer and discussion about the Diocesan environmental policy. We were delighted to be joined by Bishop Mark O’Toole; Sister Margaret Atkins, a Canoness of St Augustine in...
Living Laudato Si’: Online retreats in September and October
Living Laudato Si’: Your Parish and Your Planet Boarbank Hall, Cumbria, and the Ecological Conversion Group would like to invite people to join their Zoom Retreats: 3rd-6th September or 15th-18th October 2021. The retreats are led by the inspirational Sister Margaret...
CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES Covid-19 Route Map: Step 4 Guidance
Statement from the Catholic Bishops of England and Covid-19 Route Map: Step 4 Guidance Sunday – it is our Day On 19th July, the current legislative powers which assist the mitigations against the covid-19 virus transmission will be rescinded by HM Government....
Celebrate World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – 25 July 2021
On Sunday 25th July, we celebrate the First World Day for Grandparents and Elderly. Pope Francis has chosen the theme 'I am with you always' (Matthew 28:20) expressing the closeness of the Lord and the Church to every older person. You can find the full message from...
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