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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.
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.
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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Busy, busy, busy.
Well what a busy but blessed few days. Saturday saw 45 children from our parish in a packed Cathedral making their 1st Holy Communion, and on Sunday a further 17 made where confirmed again here at the Cathedral- 2 lovely events. These events were then followed up with an early start up to Cardiff Cathedral on Monday for the Installation of the Most Reverend Mark O'Toole asArchbishop of Cardiff in another what was yet another Holy and joyous occaision. This will now be followed up on Thursday with a trip to in Swansea where he will be Installed as the new Bishop of Menevia.
1st Communions Confirmations Installalation (Cardiff)
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Installation of the Most Reverend Mark O'Toole
We are now in a position to be able to confirm that the Installation of Archbishop Mark will be fully livestreamed from Cardiff cathedral on Monday 20th June.
Although the Mass begins at 12 Noon the stream will start at11.15am with approximate timings being
11.20am – Procession of the Clergy begins
11.40am – Procession of Civic Dignitaries
11.50am – Procession of Bishops and Chapter of Canons
12.00am – Installation begins
As an aide, the cathedral website is https://www.cardiffcathedral.org.uk but the direct link for the service is below.
Although the Mass begins at 12 Noon the stream will start at11.15am with approximate timings being
11.20am – Procession of the Clergy begins
11.40am – Procession of Civic Dignitaries
11.50am – Procession of Bishops and Chapter of Canons
12.00am – Installation begins
As an aide, the cathedral website is https://www.cardiffcathedral.org.uk but the direct link for the service is below.
Survivor Voices will be running an online peer support group this summer for survivors of church or faith based abuse. The group will be held every Monday evening from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, between the 27th June and the 29th August. The sessions will be led by a team of peer facilitators, and will look at themes specific to faith-based abuse, what helps on the path of healing and recovery, as well as having open sharing.
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Youth Rally 2022
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There’s a free coach to take First Holy Communion children and older to the Youth Rally at Honiton on July 9th. Pick up and drop off at St Peter’s, Plymouth and Buckfast Abbey, times to be confirmed.
To book please complete the following booking form: https://forms.office.com/r/ACUmR6FYAv The youth rally has been running for around 50 years in our diocese. It’s a great place for our young people to have fun together. There are a series of sports challenges including the traditional ‘It’s a knock out’. Historically parishes bring a group of young people, but families are welcome to come on their own. Young people will either come as a team of 6 or will be put into a team of 6, so don’t worry if you don’t bring a multiple of 6! Age: First Holy communion and older (up to 16) Date: 9th July 2022 Venue: ST Rita’s Honiton Time: Check in 12.00, events start at 1.00, finish at 18.30 Cost: £8 per child Cost includes all activities and a BBQ. Bring: Packed lunch Transport is free |
Returning to Mass at Pentecost
An invitation from the Bishops of England and Wales
This is the bread come down from heaven (John 6:58)
A beautiful hallmark of the Catholic faith is the profound desire to participate in the Holy Mass and share in the Eucharist. We do so with deep gratitude and joy. The Eucharist gives the Church her identity - “The Eucharist makes the Church, and the Church makes the Eucharist.” It enables us to worship Almighty God, to support each other on our journey of faith, and to be a visible sign of faith in the world. This hallmark is supported and strengthened by the precept that our fundamental Christian duty is to worship God by participating in the celebration of Mass. Attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is the greatest of all privileges, sometimes referred to as “the Sunday Obligation.”
A beautiful hallmark of the Catholic faith is the profound desire to participate in the Holy Mass and share in the Eucharist. We do so with deep gratitude and joy. The Eucharist gives the Church her identity - “The Eucharist makes the Church, and the Church makes the Eucharist.” It enables us to worship Almighty God, to support each other on our journey of faith, and to be a visible sign of faith in the world. This hallmark is supported and strengthened by the precept that our fundamental Christian duty is to worship God by participating in the celebration of Mass. Attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is the greatest of all privileges, sometimes referred to as “the Sunday Obligation.”
Migration issues in the UK
We have all been deeply touched by the onoing challenges of the war in Ukraine, as well as other situations in our world where there is great instabililty. Caritas Plymouth is happy to assist any individual or parish group wanting to offer practical assistance
Invitation to Celebrate Archbishop Mark’s time as Bishop of Plymouth.
Invitation to Celebrate Archbishop Mark’s time as Bishop of Plymouth.
As the cathedral Parish, we have been blessed to have a lot of contact with our bishop, who has celebrated many beautiful liturgies for us, here at the cathedral. we think especially of the period of lockdown, when he celebrated Mass daily for the diocese daily here using the YouTube channel.
Therefore, a special Mass is to be celebrated by Bishop Mark on Monday 30th May here at the cathedral, and all are invited. There will be a reception afterwards, where the clergy of the diocese and many of family and friends as well as other parishioners from across the diocese will be here to join us.
There will be a list at the back of the cathedral and please ask you to sign up so that we have rough number of how many to cater for.
As the cathedral Parish, we have been blessed to have a lot of contact with our bishop, who has celebrated many beautiful liturgies for us, here at the cathedral. we think especially of the period of lockdown, when he celebrated Mass daily for the diocese daily here using the YouTube channel.
Therefore, a special Mass is to be celebrated by Bishop Mark on Monday 30th May here at the cathedral, and all are invited. There will be a reception afterwards, where the clergy of the diocese and many of family and friends as well as other parishioners from across the diocese will be here to join us.
There will be a list at the back of the cathedral and please ask you to sign up so that we have rough number of how many to cater for.
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Mark O’Toole as new Archbishop of Cardiff
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Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Mark O’Toole as Archbishop-elect of Cardiff and Bishop-elect of Menevia.
Bishop Mark O’Toole has been Bishop of Plymouth since his appointment in 2013. Previously, he was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Westminster in 1990 and served as private secretary to Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor between 2002-2008, before his appointment as the rector of Allen Hall seminary in 2008. Archbishop-elect O’Toole will become the eighth archbishop of Cardiff in succession to Archbishop George Stack, who has been Archbishop of Cardiff since 2011. The installation will take place in Cardiff Cathedral on 20 June, the feast day of Welsh martyrs Saints Julius and Aaron. |
Grand Inaugural Recital
By David Davies
Grand Inaugural Recital by David Davies on the new Wyvern Concerto 354,
Friday 13th May 7pm
Retiring Collection
David Davies — Organist
David Davies is Organist of Buckfast Abbey and Organist at the University of Exeter. He trained as an organist, pianist and conductor at Eton College, Magdalen College, Oxford, and the Institute of Sacred Music, Yale University. David held church and cathedral appointments both in the USA and the UK, most recently as Assistant Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral and Sub-Organist and Director of the Girls’ Choir at Guildford Cathedral. He has given concerts across the USA, Japan, South Africa and in several European countries. He also tutors on organ academy courses and lectures frequently on the intersection of the arts and liturgy.
Friday 13th May 7pm
Retiring Collection
David Davies — Organist
David Davies is Organist of Buckfast Abbey and Organist at the University of Exeter. He trained as an organist, pianist and conductor at Eton College, Magdalen College, Oxford, and the Institute of Sacred Music, Yale University. David held church and cathedral appointments both in the USA and the UK, most recently as Assistant Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral and Sub-Organist and Director of the Girls’ Choir at Guildford Cathedral. He has given concerts across the USA, Japan, South Africa and in several European countries. He also tutors on organ academy courses and lectures frequently on the intersection of the arts and liturgy.
Chrism Mass
Bishop Mark welcomed people from all over the Diocese on what he descibed as one of the most joyous days in the life of the Diocese, and how it was good to be able to physically gather in such numbers again as we continue to emerge from the ravages of the pandemic.
Palm Sunday
This Sunday we welcomed the Lord and Deputy Mayors of Plymouth and Saltash- Councillor Terri Beer and Colin Beer, Councillor Maddi Bridgeman and Nick Bridgeman and Councillor Pete Samuels together with Councillor Jonathan Drean and Capt Patrick Allen (Devonport Naval Base) in our Celebration of the Passion of the Lord led by Bishop Mark O'Toole.
Congratulations
This week at the Cathedral we celebrated Fr Danny Longlands 90th Birthday, Canon Mark O'Keeffe congratulated him and wished him well, A lovely buffet was prepared by his friends and housemates of Notre Dame House along with a suitably decorated birthday cake. Congratulations on becoming a nonagenarian Father
Bishops unite with Pope in Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
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At St Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Friday, 25 March 2022, the Holy Father, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
On 25 March 1984, Pope John Paul II consecrated Russia and the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It is also the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. Catholic bishops in England and Wales will join Pope Francis in this consecration on that day Full Article: Bishop Mark - Plymouth Cathedral 26th March 2022 |
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Helping our brothers and sisters in Ukraine
After 77 years of peace, war has come again to Europe.
You will no doubt be following the continuing crisis and humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the surrounding countries receiving refugees. As part of Caritas Internationalis, the global Caritas family, Caritas Plymouth has been asked to provide guidance to the parishes in our diocese about how we can donate to support those in crisis.
We would encourage anyone wishing to donate to give online to CAFOD https://cafod.org.uk/News/Emergencies-news/Ukraine-crisis who are working to support Caritas partners in communities that are affected.
Please pray for peace in Europe and in the world.
After 77 years of peace, war has come again to Europe.
You will no doubt be following the continuing crisis and humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the surrounding countries receiving refugees. As part of Caritas Internationalis, the global Caritas family, Caritas Plymouth has been asked to provide guidance to the parishes in our diocese about how we can donate to support those in crisis.
We would encourage anyone wishing to donate to give online to CAFOD https://cafod.org.uk/News/Emergencies-news/Ukraine-crisis who are working to support Caritas partners in communities that are affected.
Please pray for peace in Europe and in the world.
The Rite of Election 2022
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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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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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Universalis - Daily Readings
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