Legislative Consent Motion on Assisted Suicide Bill

Webmaster • January 25, 2026

As the Senedd prepares to debate whether to give legislative consent to Westminster's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, Archbishop Mark and Bishop Peter Bignall wish to express their deep concern about legalising assisted suicide in Wales. International experience shows that where assisted suicide is legalised, eligibility criteria expand over time and subtle pressure is placed on those who are elderly, disabled, or who fear becoming a burden. True compassion means accompanying those who suffer and ensuring no one feels abandoned, not ending life. They urge Members of the Senedd to withhold consent and focus on strengthening palliative care. On Monday 26th January, those who can are asked to observe a day of fasting in solidarity with the vulnerable. Please also engage respectfully with your Member of the Senedd to make your voice heard on this important decision for Wales. 

Scripture Study Group

By Webmaster • August 30, 2026
Meet Tuesday at 5pm in the Parish Office.

Follow the Archdiocese on WhatsApp

By Webmaster • August 30, 2026
Get Archbishop Mark's messages, plus Archdiocesan news, parish news, events, prayers and Vatican updates,  sent straight to your phone - free, and you can leave anytime

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2027 – SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

By Webmaster • August 30, 2026
Young adults aged 18–30 are invited to join the Emmaus Encounter pilgrimage to World Youth Day, taking place from 28th July to 9th August in Seoul, South Korea. The package includes airport transfers, bed & breakfast accommodation, 4 nights in the Diocese of Incheon and 7 nights in Seoul with access to all main WYD events, plus daily Mass and formation. Archbishop Mark will be accompanying the group throughout. The cost is £1,500 plus flight fare, with spaces limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To join or find out more, scan the QR code on the parish noticeboard, email wyd@cardiffmenevia.org , or call 02920 379490.

Oppose Assisted Suicide

By Webmaster • August 30, 2026
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

First Holy Communion

By Webmaster • August 30, 2026
First Holy Communion classes will begin in September. If your child is aged 7 years or over forms are available in the porch. Completed forms should be given to Mary Roberts.

Tea and coffee morning

By Webmaster • August 30, 2026
1 st and 3rd Sunday (Gorseinon) after mass

Parish Film Club

By Webmaster • August 30, 2026
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday (B.S.) 1.30pm doors open

Holy Rosary Group:

By Webmaster • August 30, 2026
1 st Saturday of the month (Gorseinon) at 11am

Do you grow vegetables or fruit?

By Webmaster • August 30, 2026
Do you grow vegetables or fruit? Would you sell any excess vegetables/fruit at coffee after mass and the money raised go to the church? If you are interested see Stephen.

Retrouvaille programme

By Stephen Nessman • August 30, 2026
MARRIAGE IN A RUT? Or need help with deeper issues? Retrouvaille has helped thousands of couples find hope and healing in their marriage. Next dates: 2nd - 4th Oct. www.retrouvaille.org.uk/info Tel: 0788 7296983