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Christ the King
Saturday at: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil Mass) Sunday 12:30 p.m |
The Cathedral
Sunday at: 8.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m. 6.00 p.m. |
St Joseph's
Sunday at: 11.30 a.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 Hanson building dating back to the 1850s which hosts all major liturgical ceremonies and civic events.
Bishop Mark O’Toole, the 9th Bishop of Plymouth, resides at Cathedral House.
The Dean, Canon Mark O’Keeffe, is assisted by Father Victor Agbaka, the Cathedral Priest. Also resident at Cathedral House is retired priest Father Martin Budge.
Bishop Mark O’Toole, the 9th Bishop of Plymouth, resides at Cathedral House.
The Dean, Canon Mark O’Keeffe, is assisted by Father Victor Agbaka, the Cathedral Priest. Also resident at Cathedral House is retired priest Father Martin Budge.
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Remembrance Sunday- 14th November 2021
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During our month of November when we recall the Holy Souls and those who have gone before us and are marked with the sign of faith- this weekend we remember especially those who gave their lives in war.
We pray for their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed- eternal grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them, may they rest in peace. Amen. |
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Bishop Mark named as a member of the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelisation’s International Council for Catechesis.
The Bishop of Plymouth, the Right Reverend Mark O’Toole, Chair of the Bishops’ Conference’s Department for Evangelisation and Discipleship has been named a member of the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelisation’s International Council for Catechesis
The Council has the aim of “studying the most important issues in catechesis and encouraging the sharing of experiences between experts in the field, on the one hand, and the Apostolic See and the Episcopal Conferences, on the other.”
The Council has recently assisted the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelisation’s work in preparing the new Directory for Catechesisand the establishment of the Ministry of Catechist.
Pope Francis has appointed fifteen new Members to the Council.
About the appointment, Bishop Mark O’Toole said:
“I was surprised and humbled to receive the notification that I have been appointed a member of the International Council for Catechesis. Pope Francis has consistently stressed the vital role that catechesis plays in the New Evangelisation. This is close to my heart. I experience this appointment as an invitation to deepen my own encounter with the Lord, to invite others who do not know the beauty of this, to come to know Jesus, and to help all Catholics witness to the wonder of our encounter with Him.”
Taken from https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishop-mark-otoole-becomes-member-of-the-international-council-for-catechesis/
The Council has the aim of “studying the most important issues in catechesis and encouraging the sharing of experiences between experts in the field, on the one hand, and the Apostolic See and the Episcopal Conferences, on the other.”
The Council has recently assisted the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelisation’s work in preparing the new Directory for Catechesisand the establishment of the Ministry of Catechist.
Pope Francis has appointed fifteen new Members to the Council.
About the appointment, Bishop Mark O’Toole said:
“I was surprised and humbled to receive the notification that I have been appointed a member of the International Council for Catechesis. Pope Francis has consistently stressed the vital role that catechesis plays in the New Evangelisation. This is close to my heart. I experience this appointment as an invitation to deepen my own encounter with the Lord, to invite others who do not know the beauty of this, to come to know Jesus, and to help all Catholics witness to the wonder of our encounter with Him.”
Taken from https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishop-mark-otoole-becomes-member-of-the-international-council-for-catechesis/
Young people of Plymouth pray for COP26
On Friday 5 November, pupils from Plymouth Roman Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (Plymouth CAST) came together to reflect and pray about climate change. Pupils from the primary schools of Holy Cross, Keyham Barton, St. Peter’s, St. Joseph’s, St. Paul’s and the Cathedral School of St. Mary as well as pupils from Notre Dame school and St Boniface College.
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This Mass takes led by Bishop Mark, took place as governments from across the world gather in Glasgow to discuss how to tackle the climate emergency at COP26. Pupils from Plymouth CAST have a strong commitment to protecting our environment and want their voice to be heard. They will share their hopes and aspirations and pray that our leaders act.
“Our young people and children see so clearly that we need to act urgently to protect the earth, our common home. It is good to be with some of them from our Catholic schools, as we pray together for this important intention and all those gathering for COP26. May those gathered in Glasgow, and all of us, do what we can to bring about effective change for the heathy future of all our young people and the preservation of our beautiful common home”.
Bishop Mark O’Toole
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This Mass takes led by Bishop Mark, took place as governments from across the world gather in Glasgow to discuss how to tackle the climate emergency at COP26. Pupils from Plymouth CAST have a strong commitment to protecting our environment and want their voice to be heard. They will share their hopes and aspirations and pray that our leaders act.
“Our young people and children see so clearly that we need to act urgently to protect the earth, our common home. It is good to be with some of them from our Catholic schools, as we pray together for this important intention and all those gathering for COP26. May those gathered in Glasgow, and all of us, do what we can to bring about effective change for the heathy future of all our young people and the preservation of our beautiful common home”.
Bishop Mark O’Toole
Synodal Journey - Online Event
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We are really pleased that Austen Ivereigh will be joining us on Tuesday 16 November via Zoom to explore the Synodal journey and what it means for us all.
Everyone is invited to a Diocese of Plymouth online event on 16 November at 7pm where Austen Ivereigh will explore the topic: “Behind the global synod: why Pope Francis wants you to speak boldly and listen carefully.” Austen Ivereigh is a writer, journalist and commentator best known for his books on and with Pope Francis, and for his role in the media explaining the convictions of the Catholic Church. He is a Fellow in Contemporary Church History at Campion Hall, Oxford and a regular contributor to The Tablet. Please register if you would like to join us for what will be a really interesting discussion, with an opportunity for Questions and Answers. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behind-the-global-synod-a-talk-by-austen-ivereigh-tickets-196421952347 |
Walking Together
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NHS - Service of Thanksgiving
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On Monday the 18th October, Plymouth Cathedral hosted a Service of Thanksgiving for the NHS and all other frontlineworkers . We wanted as a catholic community to give thanks and praise for the heroism of those who have given and continue to give so generously in the work of the NHS.
The service celebrated by Bishop Mark, and attended by leading members of the Devon & Cornwall Police Service, Westcountry Ambulance Service , Devon & Somerset Fire Service and the Lord Liuetentenants of Devon's representative, listened to the account of Dr. Jess Sinclair and her experience of working on the frontline at Derriford Hospital during the height of the epedemic. If you were unable to attend the service it is still available to view. |
Bishop Mark launches Diocesan synodal journey – ‘walking together’.
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On Sunday 17th October Bishop Mark launched the Diocesesan synodal Journery -‘ Walking Together.
A two-year ‘synodal’ process taking place in the Catholic Church from October 2021 that culminates in the final Synod Gathering of Bishops in Rome in October 2023. The overall theme is “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission”. Pope Francis opened the Synodal Journey in Rome on 10th October. Together with members of the Clergy, Religious and lay men and women – who each gave testimonies during the service at Plymouth Cathedral, Bishop Mark spoke about how important home is for us. How we all long for a place to call home where we are secure, where we can rest. This journey where we recognise that we walk together. We too long to be at home. To be secure, to find a place of rest and of safety. Ultimately that will come for us when we find our place in the Father’s House. Will be embraced by Him in an eternal face to face. To find out more details about this Synodal Journey and read Bishop Mark’s full homily please follow the links below. If you wish you can also see the service in full which was streamed live. Launch of Walking together in the Diocese https://www.plymouth-diocese.org.uk/walking-together-the-process/ |
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Our Diocesan Synodal Journey - MESSAGE FROM BISHOP MARK O’TOOLE
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St Therese of Lisieux
On 22nd September here begins nine days, a novena, until the feast of St Therese of Lisieux and one particlar intention we can entrust to her in this time is to fix the heating of the sisters of Mary Morning Star before the winter sets in. St Therese experienced biting cold in her convent in Lisieux and these sisters have similar problems the last two winters, to the extent needing to wear gloves indoors in their convent in Lynton. They need £10,000 to fix the heating in their chapel which is their priority, and £20000 for heating their bedrooms. They are a wnderful community and are attracting vocations so if you can help in anyway by donating yourself or contacting potential donors, please do so via https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sistersofmarymorningstar one donor has offered to match whatever is raised by October 1st - the Feast of St Therese .
https://www.marymorningstar.co.uk/
https://www.marymorningstar.co.uk/
2021 - Year of St. Joseph
In his Apostolic Letter Patris Corde meaning 'With a Father's Heart', Pope Francis has declared that the year 2021 is dedicated to St. Joseph. This is to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of St. Joseph being declared Patron Saint of the Universal Church. The Pope encourages us to deepen our knowledge and devotion of this important saint, especially in this time of pandemic when, like St. Joseph, many are hidden workers doing important and essential tasks.
Please join us online as we pray a novena to St. Joseph, for the nneds of the Church and the world. CLick the link below to follow the novena with us.
Or. to discover more about the Year of St. Joseph, as well as prayers, reflections, and any events related to the Year of St. Joseph at Plymouth Cathedral, click the link below.
Please join us online as we pray a novena to St. Joseph, for the nneds of the Church and the world. CLick the link below to follow the novena with us.
Or. to discover more about the Year of St. Joseph, as well as prayers, reflections, and any events related to the Year of St. Joseph at Plymouth Cathedral, click the link below.
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