Diocese of Menevia News

"God enters only his own rooms, where someone is always keeping watch for him..." - Father Alfred Delp SJ. St Joseph’s, New Zealand Road, Cardiff are having an Advent Retreat on Saturday 20 December from 9.15 am – 12 noon . It will begin with Mass at 9.15 am followed by a talk. There will then be refreshments followed by Adoration (during which time there will be an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). The retreat will end with Benediction. All are welcome.

Archdiocesan November Newsletter is now available to read online. This month's edition focuses on our prayers for the Holy Souls during November and the continuing Jubilee of Hope. Archbishop Mark reflects on how our prayers for the deceased express the bonds of love that continue beyond death. The newsletter includes updates on the Sisters of St Joseph's 375th anniversary, the Educator's Mass, next year's pilgrimage, the election of a new Abbess at Poor Clare Abbey, and upcoming events including Welsh Mass and an Advent Retreat. Archbishop Mark continues to urge opposition to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill currently before the Senedd. Read the full newsletter by clicking this link: https://tinyurl.com/2bn38xdf

Shroud of Turin Exhibition at Swansea Minister Church of St Marys' from Nov 17th until Dec 10th 2025 . All are welcome , entry is Free , further information at https://swanseaminster.org.uk/events-%26-news

Understand the Bible from start to finish , the Old and New Testament, with this FREE OF CHARGE, world-renowned course presented online LIVE by Mauro Iannicelli. Starts on Wed 1st October 2025 at 7pm UK time (x8 Wednesday evening sessions). Info & Registration: www.comeandsee.org

Saturday, September 20th at Belmont Abbey. An opportunity to welcome our new monks. Come & hear the Downside community’s unfolding story and get to know their fresh hopes. The next in our Deanery Horizons of Hope meetings, 10am Coffee for 10.20am start.  Followed by a short book launch!

Join us to learn about establishing your own Mothers' Prayers group with the UK national coordinator. Discover how these small, faith-filled groups began under the Holy Spirit's guidance and now flourish in 120 countries. Together we surrender our children and the world's children in prayer to God's love and mercy.  • When & Where : Saturday 13th September, 10am2:30pm All Hallows Church, School Road, Miskin CF72 8PG. Free lunch provided. • Who's Welcome : All mothers, grandmothers, and women with hearts for children • Arranged b y: Nora Woodward and Sister Susan Armond on behalf of the Archdiocese of Cardiff - Menevia. "Stop your crying and wipe away your tears. All that you have done for your children will not go unrewarded; they will return from the enemy's land. There is hope for your future; your children will come back home." - Jeremiah 31:16-17”

March for Life UK takes place on Saturday 6th September in London. . For further information on the coach leaving from St Dyfrig’s, Treforest contact Howard at Howard.bayliss@templebaptist.org.uk; for information about the coach leaving St Alban’s, Cardiff and picking up from Newport, contact Clare on 07983 522 851.

Fr Clement Oloruntoba OP from Gorseinon/ Pontarddulais to be in residence at Mumbles  and to retain chaplaincy at Swansea Prison and Singleton Hospital; Fr Carlito Reyes from Sketty to Gorseinon/ Pontarddulais; Fr John Browne to take on pastoral care of Sketty (in addition to Dunvant);

The Archdiocese has launched a new monthly email newsletter, bringing together the latest news, events, and features from across the Diocese and beyond. This month’s edition includes: (1) An update from the first Diocesan Pastoral Council meeting (2) Guidance and support on tackling modern slavery and human trafficking (3) Reflections on the Youth Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi (4) … and much more! To subscribe, visit ( https://rcadc.org/new-diocesannewsletter-launches-on-friday-sign-up-today/ )