12JAN
Do You Love Me?
“Do You Love Me?” - It’s the question the Risen Jesus asked St Peter on the beach, as narrated at the end of John’s Gospel. It’s the question the Risen Jesus asks each one of us whenever we consider devoting a little of our time to prayer. To find out more and to book please read more..... Read more
30JAN
Glorious Thanksgiving
It was a fitting conclusion to the end of our Centenary Year with two representatives from every parish in the Archdiocese attending the Thanksgiving Mass at St David’s Metropolitan Cathedral. Read more 
31JAN
Young Vincentians
The end of 2016 saw the Vincentian family growing in the Archdiocese as several schools set up Mini Vinnie groups, following an introduction to Vincentian Youth Groups by the newly appointed Young Vincentian Development Officer at the Annual Mass for School and College Staff in September. Read more 
03FEB
Home for a Syrian Refugee Family
I am grateful to a number of people in the Diocese who are working with the U.K government and the local authorities to provide a home for at least one refugee family in our midst. Read more 
23FEB
Lenten Reflection 2017
“Fasting is food for the soul, nourishment for the spirit” (Ambrose of Milan c.339-97). Read more 
24FEB
Lenten Station Masses 2017
As we prepare to begin our journey through the Season of Lent, Archbishop George has announced the key dates for the annual Lenten Station Masses in different parts of the Diocese. Read more 
25FEB
Walk with me through Lent
The Lent 2017 edition of “Walk with me” is an excellent companion for Lenten prayer and meditation. Read more 
27FEB
Free Lenten Retreat Day
A retreat day of prayer structured according to Ignatian Spirituality will be held on 1st April Read more 
04MAR
Rite of Election
The Rite of Election takes place this Sunday (March 5th) at 3:00pm at St. David’s Cathedral, Charles Street, Cardiff. Please join us at this special time in the lives of the candidates from all round the diocese. Read more 
04MAR
Welsh National Pilgrimage
Interested in going on pilgrimage? Our Lady calls us to come to Lourdes in prayer, procession and penance – can you respond to this call? Come and join us on the Welsh National Pilgrimage to Lourdes! Read more 
07MAR
Lent Confession
The Season of Lent is an invitation to take another step closer to the Lord Read more 
08MAR
Our Church is Growing
In a moving ceremony candidates and their godparents were called forward and individually welcomed by the Archbishop. Read more 
13MAR
Reflection on the 2nd Sunday in Lent
For so many people, suffering is a waste of time and nothing good can be said of it. We question the very existence of God when individual suffering and the suffering of whole peoples become too much to bear. Read more 
14MAR
Cornerstone Accolade
The Cornerstone at St. David’s has recently been given another accolade in addition to its increasing popularity and reputation for good food and warm hospitality. Read more 
14MAR
Social Housing Development
The Archdiocese of Cardiff has cooperated with the Taff Housing Association to help address the chronic shortage of affordable housing in the city. Read more 
18MAR
Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Lent
Those of us who live in the Northern hemisphere, with regular flooding and torrential rain, might be surprised to know that on a worldwide scale there is a catastrophic shortage of water. Read more 
18MAR
Catholic Mothers meet for Annual Conference
On Tuesday March 7th the Welsh Conference of the Union of Catholic Mothers gathered at the Park Inn, Cardiff for their annual conference. They were joined by chaplains to the local conferences and Archbishop George Stack for the celebration of Mass. Read more 
20MAR
Our Lady of Fatima to visit Cardiff Cathedral for Centenary Commemorations
On Saturday 5th May 2017 the Statue and Relics will be welcomed to St David’s Cathedral, Cardiff Read more 
23MAR
Terrorist Attack in London
No doubt every parish and member of the Catholic community in this Diocese of Cardiff will hold all those who suffered in their thoughts and prayers at Mass this Sunday and in the days to come. Read more 
24MAR
Reflection on the 4th Sunday of Lent
Whoever wants to write a book, or an article, or an essay or even a letter needs to plan the structure of what they wish to say – at least the beginning, middle and end. One novelist always wrote the final chapter of his book first and worked back to the beginning. It is a little like that with the gospels. Read more 
02APR
Reflection on the 5th Sunday of Lent
The famous Irish novelist Colm Toibin comes from Wexford and is a master wordsmith. He can describe the most minute details of growing up and his observation of people and situations around him. One of his novels called ‘Brooklyn’ was made into a film a couple of years ago and proved very successful. Read more 
07APR
Reflection on Palm Sunday and Holy Week
During the Millennium Year of 2000, the National Gallery in London mounted an exhibition called “Seeing Salvation”. The subtitle was “The Image of Christ” and traced how artists down the ages have represented Jesus whether in paint, stone, wood or precious metals. The exhibition was an amazing success. Read more 
08APR
Pope names new Nuncio to Great Britain
It has been announced that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed His Excellency Edward Joseph Adams as Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain. Archbishop Adams has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio to Greece since 2011. Prior to that he has served as Apostolic Nuncio to Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and the Philippines. Read more 
09APR
The Real Easter Egg: Keeping the true meaning of Easter
While the National Trust is still immersed in the controversy about dropping the word “Easter” from its (Easter) Egg Hunt and Cadbury dropping “Easter” from its chocolate eggs on sale this week, there is an excellent solution for those of us who intend to keep Easter Eggs as a great symbol of the Resurrection of Jesus. Read more 
11APR
Catholic Bishops statement regarding recent bombings in Egypt
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales, has issued a statement on behalf of the Bishops deploring the explosions in two Coptic churches in Egypt on Palm Sunday and offering prayers and support for the Coptic community and all who have been affected by this violence. Read more 
13APR
Diocese gathers for Chrism Mass
Cardiff Cathedral was a hive of activity yesterday as our Archbishop was joined by the clergy and faithful of the diocese for the annual Chrism Mass. Each year the diocese comes together at the cathedral to consecrate the oils to be used in the Sacraments over the course of the year and to give witness to and support our priests as they renew their ordination promises. Read more 
13APR
Easter Triduum begins: three days of solemn celebration
This very night throughout the world the Church begins three days of solemn celebration and remembrance as we journey with Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, through his Passion and Death for the Salvation of the whole world. Read more 
14APR
Behold the wood of the Cross: the Good Friday event
Following the events of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, we return to our stark, empty churches on this GOOD Friday to approach the foot of the Cross at Golgotha with sorrow mixed with gratitude. Read more 
15APR
The light and glory of New Life: the Easter Vigil
Holy Saturday was a very quiet day; an ancient homily for the day says “Something strange is happening – there is a great silence on earth today, a great silence and stillness. The whole earth keeps silence because the King is asleep". Read more 
27APR
Appointment of new Bishop of Llandaff
Speaking from Rome where he is currently attending a conference the Archbishop of Cardiff, the Most Rev. George Stack, on hearing of the appointment of the new bishop of Llandaff said: Read more 
27APR
Cornerstone wins Welsh conservation award
Back in March we reported that Cornerstone Cardiff had achieved the accolade of being nominated for the prestigious 2017 Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Awards, Wales Building Conservation award. Following the awards ceremony it is been announced with much celebration that Cornerstone won the coveted award. Read more 
08MAY
Our Lady of Fatima comes to Cardiff
St. David’s Cathedral was thronged with pilgrims and worshippers on Saturday 6 May in order to welcome the statue of Our Lady of Fatima in the Centenary year of the apparitions. Read more 
12MAY
School brings faith to life
Each member of the Church has an individual journey of faith that they share with those around them. For five young people at St. Robert’s Primary School in Aberkenfig their journey of faith began at school when they made the decision to be baptised. Read more 
16MAY
Bishops encourage Catholics to use their vote on June 8th
As the General Election on June 8th fast approaches, the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have issue a guidance letter encouraging Catholics to be engaged and take an active part in the election. Read more 
17MAY
Marriage Preparation Policy
Marriage preparation: Your views are invited on future practice How can the Church help couples sustain a loving and lasting marriage? Archbishop George is asking for YOUR views. Read more 
17MAY
Yr Offeren yn Gymraeg – Mass in Welsh
Announcement: The regular weekly Mass in Welsh at St Teilo’s Catholic Church, Whitchurch will come to an end on June 18th, the feast of Corpus Christi. Read more 
19MAY
Thy Kingdom Come
“Thy Kingdom Come” is a joint Anglican and Roman Catholic initiative to pray together a Pentecost Novena starting on 25th May, leading up to the birthday of the Church, Pentecost Sunday. The origins ... Read more 
23MAY
God you are the lover of peace and unity
At a large gathering in Cardiff Cathedral Archbishop George Stack spoke movingly of the events that had taken place overnight Manchester. Read more 
30MAY
Statement on the death of former First Minister
Having returned to Wales and hearing of the news of the death of the former First Minister of Wales, Rhodri Morgan, Archbishop George Stack issued the following statement. Read more 
30MAY
Mass of Thanksgiving for New Catholics ... you are invited
At the start of the Season of Lent the local Church gathered at Cardiff Cathedral for the celebration of the Rite of Election for Catechumens (those to be baptised) and those seeking Full Communion with the Catholic Church. Read more 
04JUN
Standing with London
On hearing of the atrocities in London on Saturday night, Archbishop George Stack contacted Archbishop Peter Smith of Southwark to assure him and his people of our sympathy and prayers in the face of such horror and violence. Read more 
10JUN
Glorious day sees new Deacon for the diocese
The city of London has seen much activity over the past few days thanks to the General Election. However today the city became a focus for another important event, at least for the Catholic Community. Read more 
14JUN
London Fire: solidarity and prayers needed
Archbishop George Stack has joined his prayers and condolences to those of Cardinal Vincent Nichols for those who are suffering as a result of the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower ... Read more 
18JUN
The joy of Corpus Christi
Today, with great joy, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Body & Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Read more 
20JUN
Archbishop George Stack reflects following the news of yesterday's attack on Finsbury Park Mosque, London. Read more 
20JUN
Catholic Churches and Schools helping Grenfell Tower victims ... How you can help
The tragic events of the Grenfell Tower fire in London on 14th June will live on in the memory of the nation for many years to come. Read more 
21JUN
Cathedral leads the nation in prayer on the feast of Corpus Christi
Last Sunday BBC Radio 4 broadcast its ‘Sunday Worship’ programme live from an early morning Mass for the feast of Corpus Christi at our own Cardiff Cathedral. Read more 
22JUN
Implementing the fruits of Amoris Laetitia
It has been almost two years since the cameras of the world focussed on the Vatican for the highly anticipated Synod of Bishops on “The vocation and mission of the family in the Church and the contemporary world”. Read more 
24JUN
Summer of Ordinations sees Second Deacon ordained
As ordination season continues, a contingent of people from Cardiff made the journey to St. Mary’s College Oscott near Birmingham this morning for the second of four summer ordinations for our Diocese. Rev. Nicholas Williams was ordained to the Diaconate ... Read more 
25JUN
Service Medal acknowledges nearly 70 years of work for Maesteg parishioner
Earlier today Archbishop George Stack travelled to the parish of Our Lady & St. Patrick, Maesteg to personally thank a parishioner for actively working in the parish for nearly 70 years. Read more 
26JUN
Newport Deacon scores a winner with UEFA and the BBC
It has been three weeks since the UEFA Champions League Final took place in Cardiff and Real Madrid won the title beating Juventus 4-1. In all of the excitement and festival around South Wales for the championship did you spot the winning goal shot by Deacon Pasquale Cinotti of All Saints parish in Newport .... Read more 
03JUL
Jubilee Celebrations for a Golden Priest
Speaking at the Mass celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Mgr. John Maguire at St. Mary’s Canton on Friday 16th June, Archbishop George Stack ... Read more 
06JUL
Growth and zeal for mission: a Vocations update
2017 has been a graced year. Not only have we had the opportunity of celebrating the diocese’s centenary, but there is a real sense of growth and new zeal for mission around the diocese. Read more 
07JUL
Bishops welcome new Apostolic Nuncio
Tuesday 4th July 2017 was a twofold day of significance for Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams, the new Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain. Read more 
11JUL
Budding filmakers scoop top prize
Nine talented young pupils from St John Lloyd Catholic Primary School, Cardiff scooped the prize of a Film-making Workshop in the recent Welsh Heritage Initiative ... Read more 
14JUL
‘Sacred Wales’ – ‘Cymru Sanctaidd’: The search for Wales’ favourite Church or Chapel
With over 4,500 churches and chapels, Wales has some of the most beautiful and historic religious buildings in the world. Read more 
17JUL
Closure of Heritage Lottery Fund's Grants for Places of Worship
The Heritage Lottery Fund’s (HLF) Grants for Places of Worship scheme (GPOW) is to be closed in September 2017. This will mean that churches will have to compete for funding against ... Read more 
21JUL
Maesteg pupils wow with ‘Proms in the Parish’
On Tuesday 18th July 2017 the pupils of St. Mary’s & St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Maesteg hosted the very first ‘Proms in the Parish’. Families of the children and members of the parish were treated to an extravaganza .... Read more 
27JUL
Cardiff's newest priest ordained
Fr. Daniel Stanton, 30, was ordained to the priesthood last Saturday, 22nd July 2017, at Cardiff Cathedral by Archbishop George Stack. Read more 
29JUL
Two new priests in one week brings much rejoicing
There was much joy and celebration today at Cardiff Cathedral – the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. David as exactly a week after the ordination to the priesthood of Fr. Daniel Stanton, we celebrated the ordination of a long serving Deacon to the priesthood. Read more 
01AUG
Have you heard this one? “7 seminarians walk into a bar ….”
There are a number of long standing jokes that we tell when we are with friends or family most of which start “An ‘x’, a ‘y’ and a ‘z’ walk into a bar ….”, well …. Read more 
05AUG
Catholic MP Jacob Rees-Mogg to deliver talk on faith in Cardiff
Sixtus Dominic Boniface Christopher Rees-Mogg. These are the names given by Jacob and Helena Rees-Mogg to their sixth child born recently. Sixtus V was the last Pope of this name, elected in 1567. Read more 
09AUG
Clergy Moves 2017
I am very grateful to the following priests who have accepted new appointments which will become effective in September. Read more 
09AUG
In Memoriam - Kevin McNamara KSG
It is worthwhile to mourn the passing of Kevin McNamara, the former Member of Parliament for Hull North, a left of centre member of the Labour party and a committed Catholic. He died at the age of 82 on 6 August, the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Read more 
20AUG
Prayers for Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor
In the past 24 hours it has been announced that Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor is seriously ill at this time. Cardinal Cormac is the retired Archbishop of Westminster and former President of the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales. Read more 
23AUG
IN MEMORIAM – Diana, Princess of Wales
As the 20th Anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales approaches, Archbishop George Stack reflects on the events of 31st August 1997 and beyond. Read more 
28AUG
Dom Antony Tumelty O.S.B. - R.I.P.
With sadness it has been announced by Belmont Abbey that in the past 24 hours Dom Antony Tumelty has died following a long illness. Read more 
30AUG
Moving reflection at pilgrimage to Reformation Martyr
Newly-ordained Father Peter McLaren gave a most moving homily at the grave of Saint John Kemble at Welsh Newton on 22 August, the anniversary of the Saint’s martyrdom in 1679. Read more 
31AUG
Usk pilgrims mark 338th anniversary of Saint’s martyrdom
The sun shone brightly as pilgrims at Usk marked the heroic death of a Saint. Saint David Lewis, known as Tad y Tlodion – Father of the Poor – was martyred in Usk 338 years ago on 27th August … just for being a Catholic priest at a time when there were false rumours of a Catholic plot to assassinate King Charles II. Read more 
31AUG
Remembering Mother Teresa – 20 years on
On 5th September 1997, six days after Diana, Princess of Wales, died in the car crash in Paris, the world awoke to the news that Mother Teresa of Calcutta, now St. Teresa of Calcutta, had also died. Read more 
01SEP
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor (1932-2017)
In the past few hours the sad news has come from London of the death of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, Emeritus Archbishop of Westminster and former president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. Read more 
07SEP
Holydays of Obligation reinstated
The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have taken the decision to reinstate two of the Holydays of Obligation that were transferred to the nearest Sunday back in 2006. Read more 
10SEP
Rev. Bogdan Wera R.I.P.
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Fr. Bogdan Wera yesterday, Saturday 9th September 2017. Read more 
17SEP
Parish thanks Fr. Liam for faithful service
Sunday 23rd July 2017 saw a wonderful celebration of Fr Liam Hennessy’s 35 years of Priesthood and service to the Archdiocese. Read more 
30SEP
‘Cormac was a priest to his fingertips’
It has almost been three weeks since the Church laid to rest Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor. On 13th September Westminster Cathedral was full with clergy and lay faithful of the Church from England and Wales as this faithful servant took his resting place within the Wales of the Mother Church of England and Wales. Read more 
05OCT
Catholic MP engages with protestors on visit to Cardiff
When Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg stepped out of his car at St David’s Metropolitan Cathedral to deliver a talk on ‘Faith in the Future’, he was greeted by a crowd of mainly hostile protestors. Read more 
06OCT
World Day of the Poor - 19th November
On 13th June 2017 in a message to the Universal Church, the Holy Father, Pope Francis proposed a more radical approach to the poor who he defined as including migrants, the homeless, people with disabilities and the isolated. His call is to go beyond charitable giving, important though it is, and to listen to the voice of the poor. Read more 
11OCT
400th Anniversary of Vincentian Charism
This Saturday, 14th October, Archbishop George will celebrate Mass at 12.00 noon in St. David’s Cathedral to mark the 400th anniversary of the charism of St. Vincent de Paul. Read more 
