Diocese of Menevia News

Archdiocesan Newsletter is now available for October at: https://mailchi.mp/rcadc/july-2026-newsletter-archdioceseof-cardiff-menevia-12939030 -

The Archdiocese, in collaboration with the Catechetical Institute of Franciscan University, has established a Catechist Formation Track to help catechists deepen their knowledge of the Catholic faith and grow in confidence and skill for their ministry. The Formation Track is completed at your pace from the comfort of your own home, and you will be assigned a formation companion to accompany you on the journey. For information about the programme and enrolment, please contact Canon Michael Doyle or Fr Bernard Sixtus by emailing CI@cardiffmenevia.com

There is an Exhibition on the Shroud of Turin which starts on September 17th 2026 at St Mary’s Church, Newport, NP20 1TP.  This Exhibition has FREE admission, and all are welcome

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Please Write to Your MP Archbishop Mark has spoken out on the return of the Assisted Suicide Bill to Parliament: "It is immensely disappointing that the Bill to legalise assisted suicide is being re-introduced to Parliament. It does nothing to uphold the dignity of every person, or encourage investment in good palliative care, which is the best way to accompany those facing challenging situations at end of life." The Bill will have its Second Reading and vote on Friday 11th September. Please take a few minutes this week to write to your MP and make your opposition heard - even if you've written before, please write again. Click here to email your MP: rcadc.org/oppose-assisted-suicide-please-write-to-your-mp

Fatima & First Saturdays Devotion Join parishioners from across the region for a day of faith, prayer, and renewal under Our Lady’s mantle at the upcoming World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) Symposium. Date & Time: Saturday, 21 November 2026 | 09:00 – 18:00 - Venue: The Chapterhouse, Belmont Abbey, Hereford, HR2 9RZ Featured Speakers:  Sr Angela de Fátima Coelho (Vice Postulator for the Cause of Beatification and Canonisation of Venerable Sr Lucia de Jesus) Fr Lawrence Lew, OP (General Promoter of The Holy Rosary) The day will include Holy Mass, dedicated times for the Holy Rosary and Fatima prayers, an open Q&A forum, and insightful talks on living the Fatima message and fruitfully meditating on the Rosary mysteries. Attendance is free (bring your own packed lunch). Lunch, dinner, and accommodation can be provided, subject to charge. To Register: Visit https://bit.ly/4uOwAGN . For more details, contact 07788473210 (Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00) or email membership@waf-ew.org.uk

Diocesan Mission Mass with Missio and the Mill Hill Missionaries. On Saturday 18th July 2026 at 11am in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Church Street, Port Talbot. SA126LE. All welcome.

CCO Comes to Cardiff-Menevia This summer, the Archdiocese is partnering with CCO (Catholic Christian Outreach) for a three-week Diocesan Mission across Cardiff-Menevia - running from 19 June to 5 July 2026. Twelve missionaries will be joining us to help us learn a practical approach to evangelisation called Intentional Accompaniment, equipping us to walk with others on their journey of faith. Events are open to all, including Nightfever at Cardiff Cathedral (19 June), a Day of Prayer across the whole Diocese (24 June), a Learn to Pray day at Belmont Abbey (27 June), and a Young Adults Day in Cardiff (5 July). For full details, visit https://rcadc.org/a-mission-for-the-wholediocese-cco-comes-to-cardiff-menevia/ For newsletter queries, please email gorseinon@menevia.org .

Archbishop Mark's June newsletter covers new appointments and canonical installations, vocations news, the upcoming CCO diocesan mission, Emmaus youth and vocations events, the Heart Speaks to Heart study programme, prayers for Canon Jason Jones and those who are ill, and details of several upcoming pilgrimages and events including Sea Sunday, the Welsh National Pilgrimage to Lourdes, the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Italy, and Caritas Day in Bridgend. You can read the newsletter here: https://rcadc.org/archbishop-marks-june-2026-newsletter/