Weekly Newsletter

FROM ACROSS THE DIOCESE

Evangelisation – the heart of the Church’s Mission   in the light of the death of Pope Francis, we recall that his first major encyclical to the Church was on the necessity to proclaim the Gospel and the mission to evangelise. The aim of this day is to explore the nature of this mission and how we can put it into practice in our daily lives. This event will be held at Buckfast Abbey conference centre on Saturday 17th May 10am-3pm. ( Dart View Room 4). Booking is essential and needs to be done through plymouth-crownhill@prcdtr.org.uk Enquiries: 01752 701660.

St. Rita’s of Cascia Feast Day on Thursday 22nd May 2025 at St Rita’s Centre  Principal Celebrant: Father Douglas Beard OAR.  The day will begin with Mass at 12 noon, followed by the blessing and distribution of roses for the sick. We advise early arrival as car parking can be difficult if you arrive after 11.30 am.  Car parking stewards will be on duty to help you, and there will be a small army of volunteers working in various places helping to ensure a smooth running of the day and a happy feast day for everyone.  If you have any questions, please contact Krista Radzina on 01404 42635

Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse – Tuesday 20th May The focus for this year’s day of prayer is the theme of “The Empty Chair”. Many of us are saddened by reducing numbers in our churches. This is happening for a wide variety of reasons, but our thoughts are on those who are not there because they have suffered abuse in a church setting and cannot face being here, families or friends of survivors, former members of a community affected by allegations or convictions for abuse and those who are simply so disgusted or ashamed by what they have heard about abuse within the Church that they no longer want to be part of it. All these groups and others are represented by “The Empty Chair”.  If you have been impacted by abuse and would like to speak to someone, please contact the Safeguarding Office on 01364 645430 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm).

Laudato Si week 2025 - Cathedral Photography Exhibition  Ten years ago, Pope Francis wrote Laudato Si’, setting out a new vision for our common home. We are invited this week to celebrate 10 years of prayer and action and to reflect on how we can create a brighter future as stewards of creation.  Caritas Plymouth will be hosting a Photography exhibition at Plymouth Cathedral from 20-26 May showcasing images submitted by people from across the diocese which highlight the gift of God's creation. Please come along to visit the free exhibition which will be available during the normal opening hours of the Cathedral.

Sclerder Summer Retreats Jun 27th - 29th (Fri - Sun) Weekend  Retreat (£160)  July 27th - 1st Jul (Fri - Tues) Extended Weekend  Retreat (£285) The recommended donation includes  full board & lodging.  If anyone would like to do one of these retreats, but has difficulty meeting the cost, this can be offset if they get in touch. Sclerder Abbey, a  retreat house for our summer retreats situated near Looe in Cornwall has a  large garden with views of the sea and pleasant rural walks nearby. Please contact  Plymouth Diocesan Ignatian Spirituality Group at  diocesan-ignatian-retreats@prcdtr.org.uk  or phone 01752 769164 0r 07823 447637 for further information or booking form.