Monks and priests from around the world gathered at Devon’s Buckfast Abbey earlier this month to celebrate the rare ordination of two monks, Dom Andrew Prickett and Dom John George, to the priesthood.
Typically taking five years to complete, the formation for the Roman Catholic priesthood is a unique and increasingly uncommon event in the UK. It not only requires many years of study in philosophy and theology, but also a deepening of discipleship and personal holiness.
The last such ordination ceremony took place at Buckfast Abbey nearly three decades ago in 1995. The Abbey...
Every day we face situations that require courage: at home, at school, at work, or in the community, especially when tragedy strikes. Where can we find this courage?
That is the question that will be addressed, beginning this Friday at the Westpoint Arena, Exeter, as around 3000 Jehovah’s Witnesses and members of the public from across the region attend their 3-day annual convention, the theme of which this year is “Be Courageous!”
This is one of 38 Conventions being held across the country. Across the world over 13 million attend these conventions each year in 180 lands...
Every day we face situations that require courage: at home, at school, at work, or in the community, especially when tragedy strikes. Where can we find this courage?
That is the question that will be addressed, beginning this Friday at the Westpoint Arena, Exeter, as around 3000 Jehovah’s Witnesses and members of the public from across the region attend their 3-day annual convention, the theme of which this year is “Be Courageous!”
This is one of 38 Conventions being held across the country. Across the world over 13 million attend these conventions each year.
Canon Professor Elaine Graham, who holds positions at the University of Chester and Chester Cathedral, will give the Cathedral’s Spring Lecture on the topic “Speaking of God in a world troubled by religion” (21st February 2017 at 19.30)
The event is part of a cycle of lectures, talks and workshops organised by the Cathedral which aims to reach out to a range of audiences from those curious about the Christian faith through to those with an interest in academic theology.
The event takes place in the Chapter House on 21st February 2017 at 19.30.
Canon Professor Elaine Graham, who holds positions at the University of Chester and Chester Cathedral, will give the Cathedral’s Spring Lecture on the topic “Speaking of God in a world troubled by religion” (21st February 2017 at 19.30)
The event is part of a cycle of lectures, talks and workshops organised by the Cathedral which aims to reach out to a range of audiences from those curious about the Christian faith through to those with an interest in academic theology.
The event takes place in the Chapter House on 21st February 2017 at 19.30.
Following on from last year’s lively adaptation of 'Godspell', 'Into the Light' is a thought-provoking and beautifully written piece that will be performed at Buckfast Abbey from 7th -12th September by the Torbay-based Unleashed Theatre Company.
Based on St John’s Gospel, it follows a group of refugees fleeing from Eastern Europe in the late 1930s at the start of the outbreak of the Second World War, who as they travel tell the ‘greatest story’ on Earth. For Unleashed Theatre Company, this piece has real significance as it takes them right back to their roots...
Join us as we celebrate the Eucharist. The Boy Choristers, Girl Choristers, Lay Vicars and Choral Scholars of the Cathedral Choir will be joined by the Cathedral Chamber Orchestra (conducted by Andrew Millington) to give a liturgical performance of Schubert’s Mass in G.
The choir and orchestra of the Exeter Bach Society, together with soloists, give a liturgical performance of J.S.Bach's Cantata No. 126 Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort.
All are welcome to join us at this act of worship.
The next Bishop of Exeter is the Rt Revd Robert Atwell, currently Bishop of Stockport in the Diocese of Chester. His appointment was announced this morning by the Prime Minister’s office.
Bishop Robert will become the 71st bishop of the Diocese of Exeter which comprises more than 500 parishes across the county of Devon.
Aged 59, he spent ten years as a Benedictine monk at Burford Priory in Oxfordshire, and then served as a parish priest in London before becoming Bishop of Stockport in 2008.
He said: “I’m immensely honoured and a little bit daunted to be chosen as...
Pupils from three church Primary Schools in Devon have been busy this christmas due to taking part in The Big Crib Project.
The Big Crib Project, organised by the education department of the Exeter Diocese, aims to strengthen links between church primary schools and parish churches.
To strengthen this link schools Lady Seaward's C of E Primary School, Offwell C of E Primary School and Brixton St Mary's C of E Primary School are enlivening their parish churches by creating life size models of the nativity scene.
As well as creating life size models of the navity...
