Brixham, Devon
Dartmouth, Devon
Two Churches. One Parish. One Community of Faith.
Welcome to Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Brixham, and St John the Baptist, Dartmouth. Together, we are one Catholic parish, bringing people together through faith, worship, prayer and community.
Sunday Mass this weekend
- Dartmouth, St John the Baptist
- Saturday 5.00pm (vigil)
- Brixham, Our Lady, Star of the Sea
- Sunday 10.00am
Mass Times at Our Two Churches
Find the Mass that suits you in Brixham or Dartmouth.
Brixham
Our Lady, Star of the Sea
Mass
| Sunday | 10.00am |
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| Tuesday | 10.00am |
| Wednesday | 10.00am |
| Friday | 10.00am |
| Saturday | 10.00am |
Confession
| Saturday | 10.30 to 11.00am |
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Dartmouth
St John the Baptist
Mass
| Saturday | 5.00pmVigil Mass of Sunday |
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| Thursday | 10.30am |
Confession
| Any day | By appointmentPhone the parish office |
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Mass times may occasionally change. Please check the latest parish newsletter for updates, or phone 01803 853406 before travelling.
Our Two Churches
Each church has its own story and its own community. Together they make one parish.
Brixham
Our Lady, Star of the Sea
Our parish church above Brixham harbour. Catholics here have gathered for Mass since the 1880s, and the present church on New Road was blessed in 1967.
43 New Road, Brixham TQ5 8NB Dartmouth
St John the Baptist
Our church in Dartmouth, near the mouth of the River Dart where the river meets the sea, welcoming parishioners and visitors to the town.
20 Newcomen Road, Dartmouth TQ6 9BNOne Parish. Two Communities. A Shared Faith.
Our parish brings together the Catholic communities of Brixham and Dartmouth. United by faith and a shared commitment to Christian life, we welcome parishioners, visitors and anyone seeking a place of prayer, fellowship and belonging.
- Parish Priest Fr Sunny Paul, MSFS
- Diocese of Plymouth Our parish is part of the Catholic Diocese of Plymouth, which covers Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.
Parish News and Notices
Notices, feast days and changes to Mass times from across the parish.
Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical letter, Magnifica Humanitas
The parish has shared the full text of the Holy Father’s encyclical letter for anyone who would like to read it. The PDF...
Read moreStay Connected with Parish Life
The weekly newsletter has Mass times and intentions for both churches, parish notices and news.
This week’s newsletter
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Sacraments and Parish Services
From baptism to the final farewell, the parish is here for you at every stage of life. For any of these, the first step is simply to get in touch.
Baptism
The first sacrament of Christian life, welcoming a child or adult into the Church. Baptisms are arranged by prior appointment with the parish.
First Holy Communion
Children usually receive their First Holy Communion after a period of preparation with their families. Ask the parish about the next programme.
Confirmation
Confirmation completes Christian initiation and strengthens us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Contact the parish for details of preparation.
Marriage
If you are hoping to marry in one of our churches, please give the parish at least six months’ notice.
Reconciliation
Confession is offered in Brixham on Saturdays from 10.30 to 11.00am, and in Dartmouth by appointment. You are welcome however long it has been.
Anointing of the Sick
For anyone who is seriously ill, frail or preparing for surgery. If someone needs a priest urgently, please phone the parish office.
Funerals
The parish will support you in planning a Catholic funeral. Your funeral director can contact the parish, or you can phone us directly.
Becoming Catholic
If you are exploring the Catholic faith or would like to be received into the Church, we would love to hear from you.
There Is a Place for You Here
Whether you have been part of our parish for many years or are visiting for the first time, we invite you to share in the life of our community.
Prayer and worship
Join us for Sunday or weekday Mass in Brixham or Dartmouth. You don’t need to be a regular or to know what to do.
New to the area?
Introduce yourself after Mass or get in touch, and we’ll be glad to welcome you into the parish.
Volunteering and service
Small parishes depend on willing hands. If you’d like to help, ask the parish office how you can get involved.
Share your memories
Do you have old photographs of either church? Help us build our Old Memories archive.
Visit or Get in Touch
If you have a question about Mass, the sacraments or parish life, we’d be happy to hear from you.
- Parish office01803 853406
- Emailbrixham@prcdtr.org.uk
- Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Brixham43 New Road, Brixham TQ5 8NBDirections to Brixham (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
- St John the Baptist, Dartmouth20 Newcomen Road, Dartmouth TQ6 9BNDirections to Dartmouth (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
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