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🇮🇹 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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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🌿 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

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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

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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

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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

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 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...

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✨ 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. 🙏

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📅 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!

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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

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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.

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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.

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Flame 2025 takes place at Wembley Arena in London on Saturday 15th March 2025 and is the largest Catholic youth event in England and Wales. Filled with inspiring speakers, incredible live music, prayer, adoration - it’s an event like no other! Want to attend? Click to book: forms.gle/jHkXXVcrZyFc...

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From 14th–17th Feb 2025, as we prepare for his canonisation by Pope Francis on 27th Apr 2025, we are blessed to be welcoming a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis. The relic will travel to Cardiff, Belmont, Swansea & Merthyr. It's a wonderful opportunity to pray before the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

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25 people from 10 parishes across Cardiff-Menevia gathered at St Cadoc’s, Llanrumney for a Bereavement Training Day. 🕊️ Some shared their experiences, others explored setting up support. It was a day of learning 📖, sharing 💬 & deepening our mission to support those who grieve. ❤️🙏 #Community

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Today we wished Sister Maureen Davies well as she moves to the next phase of her ministry. Archbishop Mark thanked her for her years of service. Sr Maureen, a Sister of St Joseph of Annecy, returns to Tonypandy to support safeguarding & parish work. 🙏 #ThankYouSrMaureen

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🇲🇲 Tomorrow, February 1st, marks the start of Myanmar’s conflict in 2021. @acn_uk is calling for a day of prayer to end the violent conflict that broke out in Myanmar 4 years ago. 🙏 “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matt 5:9). Join us in prayer. #PrayForMyanmar

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A message from Archbishop Mark to mark the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz. #Auschwitz

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Offeren yn Gymraeg – Eglwys Teilo Sant, Caerdydd CF14 1AD Ionawr 26: 4:30 pm. Croeso cynnes i bawb. Chwefror 23: 4:30 pm Mawrth 30: 4:30 pm Mae’r Offeren yn cael ei dathlu yn Gymraeg yn Eglwys Teilo Sant, Yr Eglwys Newydd CF14 1AD, ar Sul olaf pob mis am 4:30 o’r gloch.

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Are you an experienced consultant ready to make a difference? Join the Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Community Hall Project Team and help shape the future of this vital community space in Hereford and South Wye!

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Get your comfortable shoes and warm coat ready! On Thursday 23rd January, 2025 at 7:00 pm there will be a Torchlight Procession from Our Lady of Peace in Newbridge. Father Peter McClaren will be preaching. rcadc.org/torchlight-p...

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In 2023 the Archdiocese bought St Non's Retreat Centre. Last year we refurbished it and opened it under new management. The first year got off to a great start & the doors will open again in 5 weeks' time. #retreats #CatholicChurch rcadc.org/st-nons-retr...

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"We might say that this Jubilee Year, and our preparations for it, are another pilgrimage within that great pilgrimage of our faith, one in which we seek to deepen our sense of hope in God’s promises, in ‘sharing the glory of God" (Archbishop Mark) 👉 rcadc.org/jubilee-home/

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📜 In his pastoral letter for the Feast of the Holy Family, Archbishop Mark reflects on Jesus’ challenges in Nazareth and the hope in family. As the Jubilee Year "Pilgrims of Hope" begins, may we open our hearts to Christ & walk together in love and faith. rcadc.org/archbishop-m...

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🗞 Just in time for Christmas, the Archbishop's December Newsletter is now available. This month you will find a variety of topics of interest to people across the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia. rcadc.org/welcome-to-t...

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As we approach the 4th Sunday of Advent our theme is Love. For this last week, we have invited back Sister Susan Armond of the Sisters of Joseph of Annecy. Thanks to everyone who has participated in these Advent Reflections. #advent #catholic youtu.be/MSykJhzmpGs

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Did you know that the Archdiocese owns and runs St Non's Retreat Centre in St David's? It is the perfect location to pray, relax and contemplate. It's also situated in the grounds of where St David was born. ➡️ stnon.co.uk

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We’re so excited as we approach the 3rd Sunday of Advent—Gaudete Sunday—with this week’s theme of Joy! We’ve invited one of our talented Youth Leaders, Alessia Mahoney, to share her reflection on Joy. youtu.be/k799bvo3rz8 #gaudetesunday

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"Those whose hearts are pure are temples of the Holy Spirit.".- St. Lucy

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Offeren yn Gymraeg – Eglwys Teilo Sant, Caerdydd CF14 1AD Rhagfyr 24: 4pm Offeren y Nadolig. Croeso cynnes i bawb Bydd Offeren y Nadolig eleni ar nos Sul Rhagfyr 24 am 4pm. – croeso cynnes i bawb i ddathlu Gŵyl y Nadolig yn yr Offeren yn Gymraeg.

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Last week we welcomed 5 new canons to the Chapter of Canons at St David's Cathedral in Cardiff. Congratulations to Canon Brian Gray, Canon Jason Jones, Canon Paul Watson, Canon Benedict Koledoye, Canon Pius Vallummelmalayil.

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For the second week of Advent, we have asked Father Matt Roche-Saunders, Parish Priest of Aberystwyth and Lampeter to reflect on the Advent theme of Peace, offering insights and a prayer to guide us on our journey through this holy season. youtu.be/10yxKkZgmgA

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Monsignor Ante Vidović, Deputy of the Apostolic Nunciature, reads the Papal Bull from Pope Francis that decreed the creation of the new Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia. rcadc.org/a-new-chapte... #catholic

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Advent is a time of anticipation & spiritual preparation - when we eagerly await the celebration of our Lord's birth and look forward to His second coming at the end of time. Here's our first Advent Reflection for Fr Laurence Bryce on the theme of Love. #Advent #Christmas #Hope

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A statement from Archbishop Mark on the passing of the Assisted Suicide Bill today in the Houses of Parliament by 330 in favour to 275 against. #AssistedSuicide #AssistedDyingBill

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Faith leaders across Wales have issued a joint statement strongly opposing the proposed Assisted Dying Bill, which seeks to legalise physician-assisted suicide for those with incurable illnesses. Read more here: rcadc.org/joint-statem... #assistedsuicide #assisteddyingbill

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The Jubilee 2025 'Pilgrims of Hope' Year will officially launch on Dec 24, 2024. In preparation for this significant event, we have written an article showcasing the Hearts in Search of God website. This resource highlights pilgrimage walks in 22 dioceses across England and Wales our own included!

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We have compiled a list of Advent resources (from the God Who Speaks website) that you might find useful for your parish or school. rcadc.org/advent-resou...

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Archbishop Mark and some of the priests from Cardiff-Menevia are spending a few days of fraternity and pilgrimage in Paris. Here they are at the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, where Mass was offered for all in the Archdiocese. They also spent time praying at Shrine of the Sacred Heart.

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Inspired by Pope Francis’ call in Laudato Si’, the Laudato Si’ Garden Project at Welsh Martyrs Church, Aberystwyth, is a wonderful example of faith in action. Run by dedicated volunteers, the garden grows food to support local outreach projects.

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Faith leaders across Wales have issued a joint statement strongly opposing the proposed Assisted Dying Bill, which seeks to legalise physician-assisted suicide for those with incurable illnesses. That's Welsh Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh leaders.

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On a cold and wintry Tuesday, clergy and parishioners gathered in All Hallows Church, Miskin for the annual Mass for deceased clergy. For the first time, Archbishop Mark celebrated Mass with clergy from across the newly formed Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia.

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Archbishop Mark attended Ecumenical Vespers with the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams a few weeks ago. It coincided with the 50 Faces Exhibition which was created/arranged by Friends of the Holy Land #holyland #Gaza #catholicchurch rcadc.org/ecumenical-v...

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Alive Publishing has released two new publications in anticipation of the Jubilee Year in 2025. The first is called A Pocketful of Prayers and the other, The Jubilee Companion Booklet. More details can be found on our website. 👇 rcadc.org/new-jubilee-... #jubilee2025

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Young people from Cardiff & Menevia attended a summer retreat in St David’s. Now, with school back in full session, Mia from St Mary’s Catholic Church Youth Club in Bridgend, shares her reflections on the weekend. Thanks, Mia, for this great article! #youth #catholicchurch rcadc.org/reflection-o...

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Dr Who's Parish Priest writes a series of articles that delve into the search for scientific truth and the awe inspired by the intricate balance and order of the universe. #doctorwho #science #religion #drwho rcadc.org/cardiff-prie...

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