Welcome from Canon Paul

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God Romans 15:7

Canon Paul CumminsThank you for visiting our diocesan website.

We invite you to experience the joy of Christ in our diocese, which spans 226 miles covering the counties of Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. There are 102 churches and chapels stretching from the Holy Family parish in Penwith, (that includes Penzance, St Ives, Hayle and the Isles of Scilly), in the west, to parts of Bournemouth in the east.

Jesus commanded us to “love one another: just as I have loved you” and we seek to offer this sentiment to you whether you are a member of our diocesan family, or you are from other faith or none or just seeking information. You are in my prayers. And I ask you to keep me in yours!

Your brother and servant in Christ.

Paul Cummins

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News and events from across the diocese

National Child Exploitation Awareness Day – 2024

National Child Exploitation Awareness Day – 2024

The 18th March is the annual National Child Exploitation Awareness Day which aims to highlight the issues surrounding child exploitation, and encourages everyone to Think Twice, Think Abuse.  2024 marks the 10th anniversary of this awareness day. Child Exploitation is...

GATHER 2024: Joy in the Presence of God

GATHER 2024: Joy in the Presence of God

Gather 2024: Joy in the presence of God By Sarah Barreto One hundred and fifty people from every corner of our diocese gathered together last weekend to celebrate together the joy of being beloved children of God at Gather 2024. For those who have never been, it is...

Inspired by Inspire Music Festival- Poetry, Prayer and Reflection

Inspired by Inspire Music Festival- Poetry, Prayer and Reflection

On March 2nd over 120 people gathered together at Buckfast Abbey for Inspire, a unique and uplifting Christian Music Festival for young people aged 13-25 that featured nationally acclaimed bands including One Hope Project, and inspiring speakers including Fr Ignatius...

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