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:

Tues 25th March - Annunciation of the Lord

Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 23rd March 2025 Blessed Sacrament Intention C.R. St Bride’s VL - ML  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

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

In addition to the Diocesan Jubilee pilgrimage to Rome in June, the Youth Council are organising two pilgrimages for our young people for the Jubilee Year. I have been asked to pass on the following information: - Teenagers’ pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi – 24th-27th April 2025: An exciting opportunity for young people aged 12-17 to participate in a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi for the Canonisation of Bl Carlo Acutis. We hope that representatives from across the Archdiocese can be invited from amongst our deaneries. The group will depart from Heathrow on April 24th and return on April 27th, with the following key highlights: - - - - The Holy Doors of the four Papal basilicas in Rome; Basilicas of St Francis, St Clare, & St Mary of the Angels in Assisi; Veneration of the relics of Bl. Carlo Acutis; Mass with the Holy Father for the Canonisation of Bl. Carlo Acutis A full itinerary is attached to this Ad Clerum. The Archdiocese has secured two spaces per deanery for teenagers to join this spiritual journey. The cost of the pilgrimage is £949 per person. We kindly ask each deanery to invite two participants and submit their names by the second week of January. This is a wonderful opportunity for our young people to deepen their faith and witness this historic moment. Your support in encouraging and selecting participants is greatly appreciated. You can contact the organising team via Fr Dale Cutlan: dale.cutlan@rcadc.org - Young adults’ pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi – 25th-28th July 2025: Including the canonisation of Bl Pier Giorgio Frassati – price TBC. Please contact the Youth Council on youth@rcadc.org for more details.