18th April 2024
Diocesan Youth E-Newsletter
The latest news about Youth Events for young people who are linked with the Diocese of Plymouth.

2nd March 2024
Inspire Music Festival - Buckfast Abbey
After a long journey we arrived at Buckfast Abbey and we were welcomed into the event hall. We began our morning with some uplifting music, performed by One Hope Project (a group of young adults who perform and compose music) which prepared us for the day ahead. Then we listened to a guest speaker, Emeka, a refugee who talked about his personal experiences which he portrays through the power of poetry and music. After, we listened to some amazing music performed by Vineyard(from Falmouth) which was followed by a scripture read by some young people from Poole.Following this, we listened to Fr Ignatius speaking in depth about this scripture and exploring the passage from Matthew 16:15 "Who do you say I am?" Then we listened to a local band, Crossbeam playing some original music.
After lunch, we sang along with another performance from One Hope Project, who performed a mixture of original and well-known worship songs.After this, we had an inspiring talk from Daniella Stevens who encouraged us to explore and grow in God's love. Then we enjoyed a final performance from both Vineyard and Crossbeam alongside another guest speaker, Iona Robinson, who encouraged us to spend time reflecting on our relationship with Jesus.
After a short break, we sang another song, directed by One Hope Project and following this we listened to some more of Emeka's journey to the UK. To conclude the day, we experienced a time of adoration in the blessed sacrament Chapel in Buckfast Abbey.
My personal highlight of the day was being able to speak yo one of the amazing lead vocalists from One Hope Project, Pippa Baker, where I discussed my part in the church speaking about the fact I have quite recently started playing piano and singing during Mass.
I felt truly inspired throughout this event and this encounter inspired me to carry on doing what I love.
24th December 2023
Special Youth Award 2023
Fr. Anthony was delighted to give a special youth award to Shona Coleman for her brilliant Advent Memory Tree initiative. Creating beautiful decorations for parishioners to purchase for the memory or intention of loved ones this Advent and Christmas season. Our parishioners heartly supported her idea and the trees in the Church looked beautiful.
Well done and thank you Shona.

Annual Youth Award 2023
Fr. Anthony gave two young people in our parish his annual Youth Award in recognition of their exemplary behaviour and service on our recent pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Many congratulations to:
Saduni and Luca

30th June 2023
Mass on the Beach 2023
On Friday, Fr. Anthony led our annual Mass on the Beach for our Youth Alpha members. The weather wasn't kind t but that didn't discourage us. We found a beach hut and gathered there to celebrate Mass. It was a memorable occasion, enjoyed by all and finished off with a fish and chips supper.
Annual Youth Award 2022
Fr. Anthony gave three young people in our Parish a Youth Award in recognition of putting their faith into action through service and reflection. Our three regular Sunday readers never fail to step up when asked and are an inspiration to other young people in the Parish.
Many congratulations to:
Amelia, Angelina and Ruby

25th November 2022
Youth Alpha

Youth Group
The group meet every Friday (term time) in St Joseph's Hall between 6.30 - 7.30pm.
These drop-in sessions are a chance to connect with other young people in the Parish, to explore your faith and have fun.
Refreshments are provided.