The Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface - Plymouth Cathedral

Welcome to the Catholic Cathedral
of St. Mary & St. Boniface,
Plymouth

Mass Times

Mass is broadcast every day at 10 a.m. on our YouTube page

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To see what time our daily services are, please click the link below.

Daily Services

Sunday Mass Times

Christ the King
Sunday 12:30 p.m

The Cathedral
Sunday at:
10.00 a.m.
6.00 p.m.

St Joseph's
Saturday Vigil at:
5:00 p.m.

The Cathedral is a place central to the heart of the Diocese of Plymouth, covering the counties of Cornwall, Devon & Dorset. We have a beautiful Hansom building dating back to the 1850s which hosts all major liturgical ceremonies and civic events.

The Dean is Canon Mark O’Keeffe, also resident at Cathedral House is retired priest Father Martin Budge.

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Christmas Service Times and Events for the Cathedral Parish

Christmas Service Times for the Cathedral Parish
Christmas Eve
Cathedral Children’s Liturgy and Christingle Service 4.30pm
Vigil of Christmas- St Joseph’s 6.30pm
Vigil Mass at the Cathedral 8.30pm
Christmas Day
10am Christmas Day Mass- Cathedral
11.30am Christmas Day Mass -Christ the King

Advent Events
8th Dec- Choir of Christ the King are performing Christmas Songs after Mass- at Christ the King all are welcome.
Followed by Student Meal in the Hall.
12th Dec- Holy Cross Primary School- Christmas CarolConcert- evening.
14th Dec- Saturday afternoon– Christmas Messy Church in the Cathedral Hall for our young children, with a variety of Christmas activities.
15th Dec- Nigerian Christmas gathering after Mass-in the cathedral school hall.
18th Dec- Cathedral School- Christmas Carol Concert-evening.
19th Dec-Nadia Eide- Music Concert at the cathedral - evening.
19th Dec-St Josephs School Christmas Carol Concert evening.- At St Jospeh’s.
20th Dec - Simbang Gab - hosted by the Filipino Community
21st Dec - West Devon Choral Concert- evening.
28th Dec - Jesus Youth prayer Meeting with Christmas celebrations

Diocese of Plymouth
Annual Clergy Requiem

Today - 21st November - The diocese celebrated their Annual Clergy Requiem.
Although the number of clergy was depleted and the non attendance of our Diocesesan Administrator Canon Paul Cummins due to the sudden change in the weather and the adverse conditions, The Cathedral Dean Canon Mark O'Keeffe celebrated a lovely service in memory of all those who have departed.

Advent Retreat

CCSP Christmas cards are now on sale

A couple of years ago, we held two ‘Design a Christmas card’ competitions in conjunction with the Catholic primary schools in the Diocese. The four winning designs from each competition were turned into packs of Christmas cards and we have a few packs leftover, which we would like to sell this year. Rather than setting a price, we are asking for a donation only and if you would like to order some, please click on this link https://givealittle.co/c/7iYe6b52qQ1jCjxDutQyLl or scan the QR code below to make a donation through our Give a Little page. You will be prompted to send an email to [email protected] to provide us with your postal address and the number of packs you would like. Thank you for your support.

Statement from Bishop-elect Philip Moger about his installation on Saturday 9th November

“In the very last few days, concerns have been raised of a personal nature to which I must attend immediately. This will take a little time.

“I have therefore agreed with all directly concerned to delay my installation as the new Bishop of Plymouth until these processes have been completed.

“I sincerely regret this delay and offer my apologies to all who are disappointed and inconvenienced. However it is important that everything is properly in place and due process observed.

“While this process takes place no further comment will be made.”

Chapter Mass & Blessing of the Icon
of
St Cuthbert Mayne.

Today we welcomed Bishop Philip our Bishop elect who joined the Canons of the Chapter for a special celebration of Mass and the blessing the new Icon of St Cuthbert Mayne. The Chapter commissioned the new Icon, which the Sisters of Mary Morning Star from Lynton have taken over a year to create this most beautiful and unique image of St Cuthbert Mayne. The icon will hang opposite St Joseph’s Icon in the sanctuary area.
We also had the privilege of the relic of St Cuthbert Mayne being placed under the icon for this most special event.

Saint Cuthbert Mayne- An English martyr, born near Barnstaple, in Devon, as a Protestant. He converted to Catholicism at St. John's, Oxford. Cuthbert was ordained at Douai, France, and sent home to England about 1575. Working in Cornwall, he was captured after a year. Condemned for celebrating a Mass, he was hanged, drawn, and quartered on November 25. Cuthbert was a friend of Edmund Campion, and he was aided by Francis Tregian in Cornwall. He was the first Englishman trained for the priesthood at Douai and was the protomartyr of English seminaries. Cuthbert was canonized by Pope Paul VI as one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales in 1970.

World Day of the Poor 2024

The Eighth world day of the Poor is on Sunday 17 November. In his message for this World Day of the Poor, the Holy Father reiterates that "the poor hold a privileged place in God’s heart" and invites everyone to learn to pray for the poor and to pray together with the poor, with humility and trust.
We know that poverty is a significant issue both in the UK and globally. In the week running up to World Day of the Poor, we are all encouraged to pray, reflect and engage in concrete actions against poverty by deepening our encounter with the poor in our communities and considering how we can respond to their needs. We can all take small actions that together make a big difference.