Parish Events

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

A 5-day version of the Ignatian Exercises offered specifically for men (whether lay or ordained), this retreat will be preached by the Benedictine Monks of St Joseph’s Abbey, France. Founded in 1988, this community has retained its charism of a specific apostolate to men and of engaging them through a shortened version of the Ignatian Exercises. One-to -one direction will be offered alongside the talks. Priests are welcome to attend and concelebrate or celebrate their own Mass. For more information and to book: https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/mens-spiritual-exercises/

Taking place at St Mary’s Seminary, Oscott and centred on the Eucharist with families in mind, this festival offers a feast of invitation for each step of the faith journey, in a unique experience of the universal Church. For more information, please visit https://www.webelievefestival.com  JUBILEE YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO ROME/ASSISI – 25TH – 28TH JULY 2025

Please join us for tea, coffee and a chat after mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in Gorseinon

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

Taking place at St Mary’s Seminary, Oscott and centred on the Eucharist with families in mind, this festival offers a feast of invitation for each step of the faith journey, in a unique experience of the universal Church. For more information, please visit https://www.webelievefestival.com

The relics of Bl Carlo Acutis, who will be canonised in April, will visit our Archdiocese in February. Over the course of the visit, the relics will be made available for veneration at both cathedrals, as well as Belmont Abbey and Bl Carlo Acutis School, Merthyr. Sunday 16th: St Joseph’s Cathedral, Swansea 8.00am Arrival of the Relic and Mass 9.00am Veneration of the Relic 10.00am Mass (celebrated by Archbishop Mark) 11.30am Veneration of the Relic, Sacrament of Reconciliation & Devotions 3.00pm Holy Hour 4.00pm: Benediction Sunday 16th (evening): Sacred Heart, Morriston 5.00pm Documentary & refreshments (Parish Hall) 5.45pm Reception of the Relic (Parish Hall) 6.00pm Prayers & Talk on Bl Carlo 6.50pm Candlelit procession to the Church 7pm Holy Hour Rosary Sacrament of Reconciliation 8.00pm Mass followed by Veneration of the Relic

The patron saint of victims of human trafficking and modern slavery, takes place on February 8. There are 50 million victims of human trafficking across the world and as many as 130,000 in the UK, hidden in plain sight in your neighbourhood. Pope Francis describes human trafficking as “blood money” and a “crime against humanity”. We are all called to combat this evil trade. To find out more and what you can do, go to santamartagroup.org/resources .

The weekend of February 8-9 marks the Jubilee for Armed Forces, Police and Security Personnel. Mass will be held at the co-cathedral of St Joseph, Swansea on February 8th at 11am.