Brixham, Devon
Our Lady, Star of the Sea – Brixham
Discover our welcoming Catholic church community in Brixham, rooted in faith, prayer and fellowship.
Discover Our Church: Our Lady, Star of the Sea, BrixhamTwo 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.
Dartmouth, Devon
St John the Baptist – Dartmouth
Discover our parish community in Dartmouth, where faith and fellowship bring people together near the beautiful River Dart.
Discover Our Church: St John the Baptist, Dartmouth
Dartmouth, Devon
A Parish Community by the River Dart
St John the Baptist is situated in Dartmouth, near the mouth of the River Dart where it meets the sea.
Read Our History: St John the Baptist, Dartmouth
Dartmouth, Devon
Mass Times
Find the Mass that suits you in Brixham or Dartmouth.
See Mass Times: Brixham and DartmouthSunday 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
43 New Road, Brixham, Devon TQ5 8NBMass
- Sunday
- 10.00am
- Tuesday
- 10.00am
- Wednesday
- 10.00am
- Friday
- 10.00am
- Saturday
- 10.00am
Confession
- Saturday
- 10.30 to 11.00am
Dartmouth
St John the Baptist
20 Newcomen Road, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9BNMass
- Saturday
- 5.00pmVigil Mass of Sunday
- Thursday
- 10.30am
Confession
- Any day
- By appointmentPhone the parish office
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 9BN
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One 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 PriestFr Sunny Paul, MSFS
- Diocese of PlymouthOur 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.
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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 is being restored to the website.
Read more: Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical letter, Magnifica HumanitasStay Connected with Parish Life
The weekly newsletter has Mass times and intentions for both churches, parish notices and news.
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.
More about baptismFirst Holy Communion
Children usually receive their First Holy Communion after a period of preparation with their families. Ask the parish about the next programme.
More about first holy communionConfirmation
Confirmation completes Christian initiation and strengthens us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Contact the parish for details of preparation.
More about confirmationMarriage
If you are hoping to marry in one of our churches, please give the parish at least six months’ notice.
More about marriageReconciliation
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.
More about reconciliationAnointing 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.
More about anointing of the sickFunerals
The parish will support you in planning a Catholic funeral. Your funeral director can contact the parish, or you can phone us directly.
More about funeralsBecoming Catholic
If you are exploring the Catholic faith or would like to be received into the Church, we would love to hear from you.
More about becoming CatholicThere 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.
Contact the ParishPrayer 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
- 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)
Send a message
Questions about Mass, the sacraments or parish life are always welcome.