Jubilee 2025 – A focus on Modern Slavery – Event on 13 February

Jubilee 2025 – A focus on Modern Slavery – Event on 13 February

On Thursday 13th February, Caritas Diocese of Plymouth will be holding an event at  Holy Family Catholic Church Hall, 274 Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, PL2 3JR to celebrate the Feast of St Bakhita and to reflect on how we can prevent modern slavery in our communities....
Lament and Light ecumenical service – 25th November 2024

Lament and Light ecumenical service – 25th November 2024

On Monday 25th November, this year’s ecumenical Lament and Light service took place at St Mary’s Church in Plympton, Plymouth.  This quietly powerful service is held in response to the 16 days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.  The service was led by...
A Prayer For The Terminally Ill by Fr Jonathan Stewart

A Prayer For The Terminally Ill by Fr Jonathan Stewart

Lord of Life, we pray today for those who are terminally ill, that they may receive the love and care they deserve and know that their life is precious even to their last breath. We pray especially for those who are vulnerable and who may not have the support and...
Clergy Safeguarding Training Conference – 19th November 2024

Clergy Safeguarding Training Conference – 19th November 2024

Our annual Clergy Safeguarding Training Conference was held on Tuesday 19th November at Buckfast Abbey.  We had 120 clergy attend from across the diocese.  A small number of our Parish Safeguarding Representatives were also in attendance.  The training was led by...
Caritas In The Community: Cultivating Hope

Caritas In The Community: Cultivating Hope

PILGRIMS OF HOPE PLYMOUTH We are drawing closer to the year of Jubilee, which has the over-arching theme of ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. In the spirit of preparing for this Holy Year, Caritas Plymouth Development workers have generously shared some inspiring...