Bishop describes ‘return from exile’ as churches prepare to celebrate public Masses again

The Bishop of Plymouth has described the announcement of the resumption of public masses as a “return from exile”. Citing the experience of the return of the Jewish people to worship in Jerusalem, after the Babylonian exile, Bishop Mark O’Toole reflected: “These last months have been an exile for us, too. An exile even from... Read More

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June 19, 2020

Bishop of Plymouth invites priests to look back on their ordination day ‘with a sense of deep joy’

In a message for the Feast of the Sacred Heart, the Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of all priests, the Bishop of Plymouth has invited priests to look back on their ordination day “with a sense of deep joy”. Speaking through personal experience, Bishop Mark O’Toole asked all priests to be “grateful to God... Read More

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June 5, 2020

Bishop hopes Government ‘will see sense’ and allow opening of churches soon

In an extended pastoral message for today’s feast day of St Boniface (5th June), patron of the Diocese of Plymouth, Bishop Mark O’Toole, expressed his hope that the Government “will see sense soon” and permit the opening of, at least some, churches for personal prayer. Reflecting on the life of St Boniface, who was born... Read More

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April 30, 2020

Bishop invites us all ‘to be like Christ the Servant’

The Bishop of Plymouth has invited everyone to be like Christ the Servant. Recounting personally, the experience his mother has had recently in hospital, whilst battling with Covid-19, Bishop Mark O’Toole praised the care and love she received, saying: “It is doctors, nurses, cleaners, carers, the Catholic chaplain, and support staff, who are presenting... Read More

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July 22, 2019

Bishop urges young people to ‘cherish’ grandparents

The Bishop of Plymouth has urged young people to “cherish” their grandparents and continue to learn about faith from them. Bishop Mark O’Toole also urged grandparents to “continue to witness to the Lord, and to the beauty of our faith, both within your own family and to the people around you”. In a pastoral letter... Read More

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April 17, 2016

Pray Rosary for vocations boost

The Bishop of Plymouth has encouraged all parishes in the diocese of Plymouth to pray the Rosary, at least once a week, for vocations to the priesthood. In a pastoral letter, read in all churches throughout the diocese this weekend, Bishop Mark O’Toole encourages an atmosphere of prayer for vocations in the diocese. “I am... Read More

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