"For to us a child is born..." Alys Mari Winstanley invites us to the Christmas crib to contemplate God's greatest gift - his Son, born as a vulnerable child so we wouldn't be afraid. youtu.be/u6kRcZOrCdY?...

🕯️ 4ydd Wythnos Yr Adfent: Cariad “Canys bachgen a aned i ni, mab a roddwyd i ni…” Mae Alys Mari Winstanley yn ein gwahodd i'r crud Nadolig i fyfyrio ar anrheg fwyaf Duw - ei Fab, a aned yn blentyn bach diniwed fel na fyddem yn ofni. youtu.be/4boanIt3P_Y?...

The December edition of the Archdiocesan Newsletter is now available to read. We hope you enjoy it! mailchi.mp/4a1d4971d96d...

Joy to the world, the Lord is come!" Fr Liam Bradley explores what true Christian joy means - not fleeting emotion, but the fruit of Christ's presence within us. Watch now on YouTube: youtu.be/8Ji1r8HwomQ

Meet Sr Anežka Gielen, the 37-year-old Poor Clare abbess at Much Birch. From New Zealand trainee midwife to the youngest abbess in the country: "We might be the only chance of meeting Christ in their day." Read her story: rcadc.org/an-interview...

Geraint Williams from St David's Catholic College reflects on Christ's peace as a calling to action. "Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all for the good of all" - St Oscar Romero youtu.be/TrlEwAG0WG4?...

Our November Newsletter out now! Discover stories of faith from across our Archdiocese, hear from Archbishop Mark on the Holy Souls, and find out about upcoming Advent retreats and services mailchi.mp/6d6e85a61f80...

A statement from Archbishop Mark on the graffiti that appeared on one of our churches over the weekend.

🙏 Youth Retreat (Ages 13–17) 📅 Sun 23 Nov 2025 - £10 ⏰ Registration extended one more week! Join us at St David’s Catholic Sixth Form College on the Feast of Christ the King - National Youth Sunday! 🙌 Meet others, explore faith, & celebrate Mass with Archbishop Mark. 👉 Sign up: rcadc.org/emmausreg

Last week the Poor Clare Convent in Much Birch elected a new Abbess, Sr Anežka, and Archbishop Mark had the privilege to attend.

Bydd Offeren yn Gymraeg yn cael ei dathlu ar noswyl Gwyl Holl Saint Cymru gan y Tad Illtyd Williams. 📅 Dydd Gwener 7fed o Dachwedd 🕖 7:00yh 📍 Oratori Caerdydd Mass in Welsh will be celebrated on the vigil of All Saints of Wales by Fr Illtyd Williams. 📅 Friday 7th November 🕖 7:00pm 📍 Cardiff Oratory

O God, who through your blessed Apostles Simon and Jude have brought us to know your Name, grant that through their intercession the Church may constantly grow by the increase of the peoples who believe in you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

O God, who are rich in mercy and who willed that the blessed John Paul II should preside as Pope over your universal Church, grant, we pray, that instructed by his teaching, we may open our hearts to the saving grace of Christ, the sole Redeemer of mankind. [Image Credit: Oscar Casares]

A statement from Archbishop Mark O'Toole, of the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia, on Pope Leo's appointment of Bishop Nicholas Hudson as the new Bishop of Plymouth. @dioceseofplymouth.bsky.social @austeni.bsky.social

St Richard Gwyn, Welsh schoolteacher and poet, was executed at Wrexham in 1584 for refusing to renounce his Catholic faith. Canonised 1970 as one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales.

Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices.

October is the Month of the Rosary. This ancient prayer invites us to meditate on the mysteries of Christ's life through the heart of His Mother. Pope St John Paul II called it "marvellous in its simplicity and its depth." Find prayers, audio resources and reflections at in the link.

Bishop McAleenan reminds us: "It is our obligation to try and understand why migrants appear amongst us; our duty is to care for those who seek refuge in our country." @cafodinsouthwales.bsky.social @cardiff-cathedral.bsky.social @stdavidscollege.bsky.social

Statement from Archbishop Mark on the Manchester Synagogue attack.

It's not every day you see a saint in Nike trainers! 👟 St David's Metropolitan Cathedral Cardiff has new statues of Saints Carlo Acutis & John Henry Newman. St Carlo appears in trainers, jeans & rucksack, whilst St John Henry holds 'The Idea of a University' 📚 #carloacutis

🎓 Outstanding A-Level results for Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School! 97% achieved 3+ A-Levels | 75% secured A*-C grades | 93% got 1st/2nd choice uni 💬 Headteacher Ashley Howells said: "Huge credit must go to our students for their dedication and hard work."

📧 New monthly newsletter launching this Friday! Get updates from across the Archdiocese including: ✉️ Foreword by Archbishop Mark 📰 Parish & school stories 📅 Dates for your diary 🔗 Catholic news links Sign up: rcadc.org#anchor - just add your name & email. Simple!

🌿 Join us for the Ecumenical and Interreligious Pilgrimage! 📅 Thurs July 3rd, 1.30pm 📍 Starts at St Padarn’s Institute, Cardiff 🚶‍♂️ Walk through Bute Park, end at St David’s Cathedral 🙏 Prayer & baptism reaffirmation ☕ Refreshments Register 👇 rcadc.org/join-us-for-...

Wishing Fr Laurence all the best as he heads to Rome for 3 years to study Canon Law! Yesterday he celebrated his final Mass at Archbishop’s House & shared a lovely reflection on how heaven is being with Christ. He’ll be missed — buona fortuna, Fr Laurence! 🇮🇹✨

Do you know any young people who might want to go on our summer pilgrimage to Rome (includes a trip to Assisi)? We still have a few places.

Archbishop Mark led Sung Vespers at St David’s Cathedral, in memory of Pope Francis. Ecumenical & interfaith guests, civic leaders, and religious from across the Archdiocese joined in a moving tribute of unity. Read his homily & see photos on our site. rcadc.org/ecumenical-i...

Since 2024 our Safeguarding Team have been holding a "Safeguarding Café" every month. This month the team will be holding their Café at Our Lady of Peace Church Hall in Llanelli on May 22nd from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Why not pop in for a coffee and a chat? rcadc.org/safeguarding...

Quarterly Mental Health Awareness Day at Archbishop’s House 🧠🌿 This time: garden reflections, meditation, planting sunflower seeds 🌻 — and a delicious lasagne to finish! Thanks to Sarah-Jane, Kirsty & Cally 💚 #MentalHealthAwareness #WellbeingAtWork

The Conclave has begun in Rome. Here’s our guide to it:

Archbishop Mark being interviewed last week, by the BBC’s Nia Llewellyn, for the TV programme ‘All Things Considered’.

The Vatican gets ready for the Conclave.

Who’d have thought that, when they signed up to go to the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis, our young people would end up attending the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome? What an incredible experience for these young [email protected]

Please sign our Digital Book of Condolences for Pope Francis rcadc.org/sign-our-dig...

Last Wednesday Archbishop Mark had the pleasure of opening St Helen’s Community Hub in Barry on the same night that the Deanery Stations Mass was celebrated in St Helen's Church. Archbishop Mark blessed the new space, joined by clergy, parishioners, school staff, and local representatives

The Chrism Mass, during which the holy oils used in the Church’s sacraments throughout the year are blessed, and the priests of the Archdiocese renew their priestly promises, will be celebrated at the Co-Cathedral of St Joseph, Greenhill, Swansea tomorrow, Tuesday at 11.30am.

🇮🇹 Youth Pilgrimage to Rome – July 2025 🇮🇹 This summer, young adults from across our Archdiocese (aged 18–35) are invited to join a very special Youth Pilgrimage to Rome. Do you want to go? @catholiccwmbran @CAFODSouthWales #pilgrimage

Our 4th Lenten theme comes from Father Matt Roche-Saunders, Director of Vocations and Youth Mission for the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia, who offers his reflection on Rest. youtu.be/Ja9N7GNRgo8

Our 3rd Lenten theme comes from Canon Jason Jones, parish priest of the Church of the Sacred Heart and Diocesan Shrine of Mercy in Morriston, as he offers his reflection on Forgiveness. #pilgrimsofhope #lent youtu.be/q8mEHT5kfz0

Last weekend, Archbishop Mark celebrated the Rite of Election in Cardiff and Swansea, welcoming those preparing for baptism and full communion. In Cardiff alone, 75 catechumens and candidates took part—double the number from last year! Menevia also saw an increase, with 25 people taking part.

150 young people, clergy and leaders from the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia went to Flame 2025 in Wembley, London yesterday. As you can see from the pictures there is no mistaking where they are from! #flame2025 #pilgrimsofhope @catholicnewsworld.bsky.social @dioceseofplymouth.bsky.social

🌿 This Lent, we’re sharing reflections on the 2025 Jubilee theme, Pilgrims of Hope. This week, Gill Kane highlights Food Poverty, reminding us that “hope is not just a theological virtue, it is a social one as well.” #PilgrimsOfHope #FoodPoverty youtu.be/X9nik4XbqbA

This Lent why not join Father Paul Stonham to pray and meditate on the Stations of the Cross? youtu.be/9OW-5AOJSc8 #stationsofthecross #lent @dioceseofplymouth.bsky.social @cafodinsouthwales.bsky.social @ncronline.bsky.social @catholicnewsworld.bsky.social

Today at the Lord Mayor’s Civic Service for St David’s Day at St John’s Church, Cardiff, Archbishop Mark spoke about the continued relevance of St David’s message -"Gwnewch y petheu bychain" rcadc.org/archbishop-m... #stdavid #DyddGŵylDewi

If you were unable to attend the Metropolitan Cathedral Church of St. David, you can still watch the St David's Day Welsh Mass online at 12:00pm today: cardiffcathedral.org.uk

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Happy Saint David's Day! Archbishop Mark has released a Pastoral Message for St David's Day. You can read it on our website. rcadc.org/archbishop-m...

✨ New Confessionals at Our Lady of the Valleys Churches! ✨ Faather Gareth Leyshon shares exciting news from the four churches of Our Lady of the Valleys in southern Rhondda Cynon Taf! 🕊️ The team has been hard at work, and the results look fantastic. 🙏

📅 24th–27th April: Young people from the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia are heading to Rome & Assisi for the Jubilee Year! 🇮🇹 They’ll witness the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis by Pope Francis—a once-in-a-lifetime moment! 🙏 We need your support!

This week, Archbishop Mark’s portrait was unveiled at Archbishop’s House, continuing a tradition that spans over 150 years. The portrait was painted by Colin Bentley, an artist from Devon. The event brought together clergy, trustees, politicians, friends, and family. @dioceseofplymouth.bsky.social

On Sat, 1st March, we will be celebrating the Feast Day of our Patron Saint at St David's Cathedral in Cardiff, for the first time in many years. Fr John Patrick Thomas (new Chaplain to Cardiff University and to Nazareth House), will celebrate Mass. ✨ Bilingual booklets will be available.

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi: Yr Offeren yn Gymraeg yn Eglwys Gadeiriol Dewi Sant, Heol Siarl, Caerdydd CF10 2SF: dydd Sadwrn Mawrth 1af am 12 o'r gloch, canol dydd. Dewch i ddathlu dydd gŵyl ein nawddsant yn Gymraeg. Bydd llyfrynnau dwyieithog ar gael.