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Part Three: Diary of a Catholic seminarian attending World Youth Day in Lisbon
Part Three: Diary of a Catholic seminarian attending World Youth Day in Lisbon, Hugo Lomax shares his final thoughts and his insight into World Youth Day 2023 in a diary written for The Tablet:...
LOVE THE STRANGER – REACHING OUT TO PEOPLE SEEKING ASYLUM.
“So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God” (Ephesians 2:19). There is much news coverage at the moment of those seeking asylum. The recent teaching document from the Bishops...
Light of the world in Lisbon: Reflections from World Youth Day!
'Keep riding the waves of kindness to be surfers of love.'- Pope Francis, Lisbon 2023 Our pilgrims have now returned home safely after spending the latter part of their journey in the vibrant and bountiful city of Lisbon, which was ablaze with excitement for the...
Part Two: Diary of a Catholic seminarian attending World Youth Day in Lisbon
Part Two: Diary of a Catholic seminarian attending World Youth Day in Lisbon, Hugo Lomax continues his insight into World Youth Day 2024 in a diary written for The Tablet:...
Justice and Peace Conference 2023
Helena Penfold was sponsored by Caritas Diocese of Plymouth, to attend this year’s Justice and Peace Conference. The following are her reflections on the event and how we are called to take action to follow the example of Jesus as a steward of God’s creation. As we...
A Portugese Pilgrimage: Days in the diocese of Viana Do Costelo!
On the 26th July 38 of our young people flew out to Portugal to embark on 'days in the diocese'- an immersive initiative created to facilitate connectivity and unique spiritual experiences ahead of World Youth Day! The diocese of Viana Do Costelo opened its hearts and...
To build a chapel here”…
To build a chapel here”… Is the theme for this year’s Pilgrimages to Lourdes; approximately 30 pilgrims, including 10 young people, will be travelling with Fr. Anthony O’Gorman from Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Weymouth. Please pray for all those involved in...
Season of Creation 2023 – Let Justice and Peace Flow
The Season of Creation is an ecumenical celebration which runs from 1 September to 4 October. During the Season of Creation, we are invited to pray, act and focus on the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor – to listen to those whose voices are less heard; to pray...
Catenians of Exeter Donate to Caritas to Help those in Need
David Gale, President of the Catenian Association Exeter circle chose Caritas Diocese of Plymouth and his charity for fundraising over the last year and, together with the Circle Brothers, family and friends he managed to raise over £800. Canon John Deeny, Chair of...
Global links of faith, hope and love: Bishop Augustine of Orlu visits our diocese!
It has been an honour and a pleasure to welcome Bishop Augustine of Orlu to our diocese this week! His Lordship Bishop Augustine was ordained deacon on 18th December 1982. He was ordained priest on 30th July, 1983 by his lordship, most Rev. Gregory Ochiagha at St....
Welcome to Bishop Augustine from the Diocese of Orlu in Nigeria!
A beautiful Mass and joyful celebration welcomed Bishop Augustine from the Diocese of Orlu in Nigeria on Sunday at the cathedral. The team at the Cathedral shared: 'Bishop Augustine is making a pastoral visit to see his priests who are on loan to our diocese this...
Mass to celebrate and support marriage at Plymouth Cathedral, June 2023.
Deborah Van Kroonenberg from the office of evangelisation and catechesis has kindly shared a report on the Mass for Marriage, which took place on the 17th June at our diocesan Mother Church, St Mary and St Boniface Cathedral. 'Our Second Annual Mass for Marriage was...
Stella Maris Sailing Pilgrimage, captained by Russ Fairman, comes to our diocese!
The Stella Maris Sailing pilgrimage celebrating 100 yrs of Stella Maris's dedicated service to seafarers and their families and led by superstar sailing Captain Russ Fairman has come to the diocese of Plymouth! Described by Russ as 'a prayer hug for the UK' the...
Mass to celebrate the work and outreach of Weymouth and District Life Group.
'All are cordially invited to attend Mass at St Joseph's, Weymouth on 5 July at 10am, and afterwards for light refreshments in the Parish Hall. People of all faiths and none have been saddened at the closure of the Life Shop in Weymouth and we've made many friends...
Pope Calls on Us to Tackle Poverty
Pope Francis has released his message for the annual World Day of the Poor which will be celebrated this year on Sunday 19 November. His message calls on us to personally get involved in tackling poverty in all its forms. Pope Francis stresses that "a great river of...
Synodal Journey Update June 2023
New Synod document published. The final Synodal Document before the global meeting in Rome this October of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops was published on 20th June 2023. This ‘Instrumentum Laboris’ will form the basis of the discussions...
Congratulations to Fr Paddy Kilgarriff on the 70th anniversary of his ordination, 21/6/23!
Congratulations to Fr Paddy on the 70 year anniversary of his ordination! Below is a short biography and tribute by one of his long time friends and parishioners in Sidmouth, the wonderful Peter McGauley. Father Patrick Kilgarriff was born on 12 October 1927 in...
A celebratory Mass and party for Fr Paddy Kilgarriff on the Sunday before his platinum jubilee!
On Sunday June 18th there was a special Mass celebrated in Sidmouth, with a party afterwards to honour Fr Paddy Gilgarriff's Platinum Jubilee! Jill McGauley, who with her husband Peter is a long time friend of Fr Paddy shared with us that 'He had a really great day,...
An invitation to survivors of abuse
The diocese would very much appreciate hearing from people who have a lived experience of abuse, so that we can involve them in the work we are doing to support survivors. We would welcome the opportunity to hear survivors’ feedback and ideas so that we can improve...
Refugee Week Online Event 21st June 6pm-7pm – still time to sign up!
“Let us renew our commitment to building the future in accordance with God's plan: a future in which migrants and refugees may live in peace and with dignity.” Pope Francis There is still time to sign up for an online hour of prayer and discussion about how the...
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