Faith Stories

CATHY WOODMAN TO BE HONOURED WITH THE CROSS OF ST PIRAN

Cathy Woodman will be awarded the Cross of St Piran because of her  understanding of community. All through her life, Cathy has known its value and how to make it […]

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In celebration of Ed Oates

It’s been said the Cross of St Piran Award recognises the extraordinary acts, big and small, of ordinary people. But there is little that is ordinary about the recipients I […]

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Darren’s journey to confirmation

One of the first confirmations since Covid-19 started took place this week. Darren Moore, who worships at St Mary’s Church in Penzance, was confirmed by the Bishop of St Germans, […]

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2021: Welcome to Sophie Troczynska

Being ordained as deacon on Friday evening is Sophie Troczynska. For as long as Sophie can remember the church has been a part of her life. From a young age […]

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2021: David & Hannah excited to be joining Falmouth’s team

Among the people being ordained as deacons during Petertide are husband and wife David and Hannah Baylor. The couple arrived in the diocese during the G7 having moved from Oxford […]

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2021: Li will fulfill a lifetime’s calling with ordination

Li Selman will be ordained as a deacon at Truro Cathedral on June 25. For Li, a former school teacher, the service will see her finally achieving something she always […]

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2021: Tom is looking to bridge the gap on land and at sea

Among those being ordained as a deacon in the Petertide Services at Truro Cathedral later this month is Tom Ebbens from Constantine. Tom’s journey to ordination began in earnest in […]

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The highs and lows of starting over

Many people come to ordination after previous careers and for most, starting over again as the new boy or girl can be a challenge. For Haley Preston it’s been a […]

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Catching up with a curate

Catching up with Revd Richard Wallis, a curate who has been working with the Eight Saints Cluster for the past year was a surprisingly serene experience. Eight Saints isn’t in […]

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From serving in the Line of Duty to serving God

  It’s not every day you get to meet someone who was in the real Line of Duty and find out he’s answered the call to ordination. For the very […]

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Safeguarding

Ensuring that children and young people as well as adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our diocese life.