ROMAN Catholic worshippers gathered at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Tavistock to help celebrate the golden jubilee of Father Danny Longland.

A mass of thanksgiving was held by Fr Longland last Friday in celebration of his 50 years of service.

Fr Longland joined Our Lady of the Assumption in August this year, after transferring to the area from Sidmouth. He also worked in Plymouth and spent 18 years working in South Africa.

Fr Longland is also in charge of Our Lady of Victories in Callington.