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Bishop Nicholas to ordain two Permanent Deacons in Poole
Bishop Nicholas Hudson will ordain two men to the Permanent Diaconate at St Mary’s Church, Poole, at 4pm on Sunday 20th September.
Four priests to be installed as Canons
Four priests of the Diocese will be installed as Canons at Plymouth Cathedral on Monday 21st September at 7pm.
Mass for Marriage – September 12th
Join Bishop Nicholas Hudson at Plymouth Cathedral on Saturday 12th September, 12pm, for our annual Mass for Marriage. This celebration will be an opportunity to give thanks for the gift and vocation of marriage, and to pray for all married couples throughout the...
“I’m going to see the Lord”: Remembering Fr. Jonathan Bielawski
Fr. Jonathan Bielawski was remembered at his Funeral Mass in Plymouth Cathedral, where Bishop Nicholas reflected on his faith and ministry.
Catholic Children’s Society – Annual Appeal 2026
Catholic Childrens Society Plymouth Annual Appeal
Bishop Nicholas urges Catholics to oppose assisted suicide
Bishop Nicholas Hudson has called on Catholics in the Diocese of Plymouth to speak up to oppose assisted suicide. A Private Members’ Bill on assisted suicide has been reintroduced to the House of Commons. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will have its...
Messages of Welcome from St Mary’s, Poole
"You are safe, you are loved, you are welcome to stay." On the Sunday of Refugee Week, at St Mary’s Church in Poole, around 25 children wrote heartfelt messages of welcome, each attached to a single rose, which they processed through the church to lay on the altar, as...
Magnifica Humanitas – A parish reflection
The Church of the Most Precious Blood in Sidmouth recently hosted a discussion on Pope Leo’s first Encyclical — Magnifica Humanitas. Their report reflects what they discussed at that meeting and we hope it encourages other parishes to come together to reflect on this...
Bishop Nicholas visits St Mary, Star of the Sea, Isles of Scilly
Bishop Nicholas visits the westernmost tip of our Diocese
Funeral of Fr Jonathan Bielawski
The funeral arrangements for Fr Jon Bielawski.
July/August diocesan newsletter
Diocesan Newsletter July/August
The Bishop of Plymouth and members of the Caritas Diocese of Plymouth team meet King Charles III
Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Canon John Deeny, and Simon Giarchi met the King during the visit he and the Queen made to Blandford Forum on Thursday 16 July 2026.
Pastoral Letter for 19th July 2026 – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Nicholas Hudson as he celebrates his Ruby Jubilee.
Adoremus Third National Eucharistic Congress, London, Saturday 10th October 2026
An opportunity to attend the Adoremus Third National Eucharistic Congress in London on Saturday 10th October 2026.
Bishop Nicholas Opens New Community Hub
A New Community Hub for Plymouth
A message from Bishop Nicholas
Thoughts and prayers with the family and friends of Ann Widdecombe.
Understanding Abuse training event
Free Understanding Abuse training event, delivered by FearFree.
Diocese of Plymouth welcomes CSSA Survivors’ Experience Report
Diocese of Plymouth welcomes CSSA Survivors’ Experience Report
Centenary of St Peter’s, Bude
A celebration of one hundred years of Bude parish church.
Making the world a better place, inspired by the Gospel
Let us pray for all the staff and pupils in our schools and give thanks for their hard work and dedication.
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