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Dear brothers, Happy Easter! Despite his illness of these past months, we were all saddened to hear the news yesterday of the death of Pope Francis. He was an extraordinary witness to the Risen Lord and we pray now that the Lord quickly receive him into the kingdom. I will be celebrating a “Mass of the Resurrection – Remembering Pope Francis” in St David’s Cathedral, Cardiff at 6.30pm tomorrow evening (Wednesday). Please come to concelebrate if you can and encourage our people to come too. There will also be a Vigil of Prayer on Thursday Evening at 6pm in St David’s Cathedral to which we have invited ecumenical, inter-faith and civic dignitaries. Do come to that, too, if you are able, and encourage people to attend, if they can. With my thanks and with my prayers and best wishes. Yours devotedly,
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Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 13th April 2025 Blessed Sacrament No intention St Bride’s Maura Sterling RIP (NL) If you wish Our Lady’s Lamp to be lit for a loved one or an intention, please let us know. A donation of £5 is suggested and the candle will be lit all week in the church
The Safeguarding Department have released the 2024 Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia Safeguarding Report. In this year’s report, they highlight key actions taken, including: * The establishment of a dedicated victim-survivor support post * A major reduction in DBS backlogs * The development of policies to promote best practices Looking ahead, the report outlines plans for: * Enhanced safeguarding audits * Improved training for clergy, staff, and volunteers * Stronger collaboration with statutory agencies Click the link below to read the report:
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Dear brothers, Happy Easter! Despite his illness of these past months, we were all saddened to hear the news yesterday of the death of Pope Francis. He was an extraordinary witness to the Risen Lord and we pray now that the Lord quickly receive him into the kingdom. I will be celebrating a “Mass of the Resurrection – Remembering Pope Francis” in St David’s Cathedral, Cardiff at 6.30pm tomorrow evening (Wednesday). Please come to concelebrate if you can and encourage our people to come too. There will also be a Vigil of Prayer on Thursday Evening at 6pm in St David’s Cathedral to which we have invited ecumenical, inter-faith and civic dignitaries. Do come to that, too, if you are able, and encourage people to attend, if they can. With my thanks and with my prayers and best wishes. Yours devotedly,
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 13th April 2025 Blessed Sacrament No intention St Bride’s Maura Sterling RIP (NL) If you wish Our Lady’s Lamp to be lit for a loved one or an intention, please let us know. A donation of £5 is suggested and the candle will be lit all week in the church
The Safeguarding Department have released the 2024 Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia Safeguarding Report. In this year’s report, they highlight key actions taken, including: * The establishment of a dedicated victim-survivor support post * A major reduction in DBS backlogs * The development of policies to promote best practices Looking ahead, the report outlines plans for: * Enhanced safeguarding audits * Improved training for clergy, staff, and volunteers * Stronger collaboration with statutory agencies Click the link below to read the report:
March 6th 2025 A new BAFTA winning film about electing a new Pope. A must - see thriller. Doors open 1.30 film starts 2pm. All welcome
Will you to take some action to ensure that the Listed Places of Worship VAT Scheme continues. This government grant allows us to reclaim the VAT on certain works to our listed Churches. This scheme is worth tens of thousands of pounds for the diocese every year. The scheme comes up for renewal in March 2025. If you want this support to continue we believe that now is the right time to contact our local MP Tonia Antoniazzi. To learn more visit www.rcadc.org/an-urgent-request-to-renew-the-listed-places-of-worshipgrant scheme/
2025 is a Jubilee year, but what does that mean? How will the Church be celebrating it? What can I do? Join us for an introduction to the Jubilee with our special guests including Fr Jan Nowotnik, Director of Mission for the Catholic Bishop’s Conference, Christine Allen, CAFOD Director, and Kayode Akintola, CAFOD’s Head of Africa. Hear highlights of how we’re celebrating as a church and see how we can be tangible signs of hope and build a better world together throughout this holy year. Saturday 18 January 2025 from 10:30am-midday, online https://cafod.org.uk/news/events/a-year-of-hope-an-introduction-to-the-jubilee-year
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Diocesan Shrine of Divine Mercy: Church of the Sacred Heart, Morriston (25 years of the Sunday of Divine Mercy 2000 -2025). A warm welcome awaits you for the Celebration of the Jubilee Holy Year 2025 for the Sunday of Divine Mercy and Canonisation of Blessed Carlo. We will be blessed with the visit of two of the Sisters of St Faustina from her convent in Kracow Poland. 1.30 pm Parish Centre: Blessing of Images of Divine Mercy; Confessions and Adoration begin. 1.30 pm weekly Latin Mass in Church 2.45 pm Procession of Blessed Sacrament to the Jubilee Church -Shrine of Divine Mercy. 3 pm Hour of Mercy led by the Sisters from Poland (Confessions continue) 4 pm Benediction 4.15 Holy Mass 5.15 pm Veneration of the 1st Class Relics of St Carlo and St Faustina Book stall with relic Rosaries, Images and books also cards of St Carlo Acutis. Other Sunday Masses as normal 9.30am, 11am, 8pm
The Clydach Players are performing the Passion of Christ at St Illtyd’s Swansea SA1 8HS - Sunday 13th April . For those who haven’t not seen this performance we recommend you make every effort to attend this very moving experience during lent. Other local performances St Benedict’s Clydach, SA6 5NS - Monday 14th April All performances at 7.30pm.
Holy week will soon be upon us. The following are the dates and times of services during Holy Week: Sunday 13th April : Passion (Palm) Sunday, 10.30am; Exposition with Penitential Service, 5.00pm – 6.00pm Monday 14th April : Stations of the Cross, 7.00pm Tuesday 15th April : Chrism Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, 11.30am Wednesday 16th April : There will be no mass at St. bride’s due to the Chrism Mass in the Cathedral. Thursday 17th April : Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7.00pm with watching until 9.00pm and Night Prayer at 8.45pm Friday 18th April : Stations of the Cross, 2.15pm; Passion of the Lord 3.00pm Saturday 19th April : Blessing of Easter Breakfast Baskets - 10.00am; The Easter Vigil, 7.30pm Sunday 20th April: Resurrection of the Lord,8.30am at St. Bride’s Church and 10.30am in Blessed Sacrament Church.
The Chrism Mass for Cardiff-Menevia will be held in St Joseph’s cathedral on Tuesday 15th April at 11.30am. If you would like to sing in the choir for that Mass there are rehearsals at the cathedral on Wednesday 19th and 26th March and Thursday 10th April all starting at 6pm and ending at 7.30. Any queries text or WhatsApp Jennifer Burridge 07947 074872
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