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 
23OCT
Catholic Bishops issue statement for 50th Anniversary of Abortion Act
This coming Friday marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Abortion Act of 1967 coming into law within the United Kingdom with the formal act of Royal Assent. This statement, published by the Catholic Bishops of England, Wales and Scotland ... Read more 
25OCT
Giving voice to the Liturgy in the English speaking world
When the Second Vatican Council permitted the introduction of the vernacular (mother tongue) to the Liturgy it did so to promote a better understanding of what the Church is praying ... Read more 
27OCT
Proclaim 17: Building Missionary Parishes
On Saturday 21st October, parishioners gathered from all across the dicoese in St David’s Sixth Form College for our Evangelisation Conference designed to kick start evangelisation in our parishes by giving everyone practical steps forward for the work of the Church. The conference was truly transformative... Read more 
30OCT
Belmont Monks feature on BBC Four documentary
Last week anyone looking at their TV guide will have been drawn to a BBC Four documentary series entitled 'Retreat: Meditations from a Monastery' ... Read more 
01NOV
Reformation 500: Great hymn singing marks a great occasion
Christians of many denominations showed that when it comes to singing no nation can beat the Welsh! And in St David’s Metropolitan Cathedral on Tuesday 31 October they celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and the role of Martin Luther by singing the great Welsh hymn Calon Lan ... Read more 
04NOV
Bute lineage remembered on Feast of All Souls
On Thursday November 2nd the Church called to mind and to prayer the souls of the faithful departed starting a period of month long prayer for the Holy Souls ... Read more 
15NOV
Catholic primary first in Wales to win SAPERE award
St Robert’s Catholic Primary school, Aberkenfig, are the latest school in the UK and the FIRST in Wales to receive the SAPERE Silver School Award, in recognition of their commitment to the Philosophy for Children (P4C) approach. Read more 
23NOV
Red Wednesday – Faith in Action
The pupils of St John Lloyd Primary School in Trowbridge, Cardiff really saw red on Red Wednesday! Read more 
27NOV
The two-way love which strengthens us and the Pope
I have been lucky enough to be in St Peter’s Square, in Rome, to be part of the thousands of pilgrims at a Papal General Audience ... Read more 
02DEC
Safeguard the Future of Catholic Education
As the end of 2017 approaches we look back on an eventful year within the life of the Church and the State as a whole. One of the major events to take place was the General Election that resulted in another hung parliament ... Read more 
03DEC
Diaconate Ordination marks start of new Church year
Saturday 2nd December 2017 saw the end of one Liturgical cycle for the Church and the beginning of a new Liturgical Year. Advent is a time of renewal and preparation for welcoming Christ at the end of time, and of course at Christmas; but for Rev. Peter Davies the celebration of the start of Advent ... Read more 
05DEC
Cardiff School welcomes Slovakian Ambassador
On a recent visit to Wales the Ambassador of Slovakia, Mr. Lubomir Rehak, took a break from leading a business delegation to Wales to experience something of the Welsh education system ... Read more 
06DEC
Taking the waiting out of wanting – A Meditation for Advent
The shops have been decked for Christmas for over a month now. The TV Christmas advertisements have been bringing tears to the eyes over the same period of time. Read more 
21DEC
A Reflection for Christmas 2017
“…bind up hearts that are broken” in our own midst is one of the most profound of all the messages we hear this Christmas. Read more 
10JAN
Cornerstone to host Cardiff's first Poetry Festival
As an art form, poetry seems to have diminished in the popular mindset in recent years; it is often considered food for children or intellectuals. The beauty and form of poetic prose touches the deepest seat of human emotions ... Read more 
30JAN
Lenten Station Masses 2018
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 
31JAN
Popular Lenten Lunches make a Welcome Return
As the Holy Season of Lent approaches our minds turn to the journey of encounter and change that we make as we prepare to enter into the mystery of Christ's Passion, Death and Resurrection at Holy Week. Read more 
02FEB
The Joy of Love celebrated at Cathedral
Tuesday 20th January 2018 was a day of immense celebration at Cardiff Cathedral as newly weds, and couples who have celebrated 25, 40 50 and 60 years of marriage gathered in joyful thanksgiving to celebrate the gift of Amoris Laetitia (the Joy of Love) in their live. Dr. James Campbell reports: Read more 
10FEB
Sisters of St Faustina’s Order to visit Diocese and talk on Divine Mercy
On Monday 26th February 2018, three parishes from the Archdiocese of Cardiff will play host to a Sister of Our Lady of Mercy for a Lenten Talk and period of prayer on the Divine Mercy. Read more 
13FEB
A Reflection for Lent
The Forty Days of Lent have a great biblical precedent, not least in the forty years the people of Israel wondered the desert in search of the Promised Land. The example for our own practice of “Quadragesima” lies in the forty days Jesus was in the wilderness before he undertook his public ministry. A time of discipline and preparation is important ... Read more 
19FEB
Lenten Journey marks the start of a transition for the new Elect of God
The First Sunday of Lent is an important one in the life of the Church. Together with Ash Wednesday it marks the beginning of that journey we all make in following Jesus to his Passion in Jerusalem, is death at Calvary and his Resurrection in the Easter Garden. Read more 
20FEB
Cornerstone appoints poet in residence
Over the weekend of 16th – 18th February 2018, Cornerstone in co-operation with Seren Books played host to Cardiff’s first, highly successful, poetry festival. In excess of 600 people attended the event featuring 18 poets including Monmouth’s Jonathan Edwards and well loved Poet Gillian Clarke. Read more 
01MAR
Dydd Gwyl Dewi hapus/Happy St. David’s Day
Today as we celebrate the Feast Day of our National Patron Saint, we may may be feeling slightly sorry for ourselves given the seemingly unending snowfall even managing to stop the Cardiff St. David Day parade. Read more 
03MAR
Pope Francis establishes new Memorial to Mary, Mother of the Church
Earlier today the Vatican released a degree from the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline in the Sacraments formally announcing the addition of a new Memorial to the Roman Calendar. Read more 
05MAR
Archbishop talks life, faith and vocation on Catholic TV network
On Sunday 4th March 2018, Shalom World TV aired a segment entitled “Heart Talk”. The host questions a bishop in a ‘heart to heart’ interview about their background, their faith journey, their hopes and their fears in a very open and honest interview. The subject of this particular broadcast was our own Archbishop George Stack. Read more 
13MAR
The message of Mercy visited Wales and fruits are beginning to show
“I have opened my Heart as a living fountain of mercy. Let all souls draw life from it. Let them approach this sea of mercy with great trust. Sinners will attain justification, and the just will be confirmed in good ... Read more 
25MAR
Today is Palm Sunday - This is Holy Week!
Today is Palm Sunday and marks the beginning of Holy Week 2018. The Blessing and distribution of Palms followed by the procession are dramatic re-enactments of the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem ... Read more 
27MAR
Diocese gathers tomorrow for Mass of Chrism
The annual Diocesan gathering for the celebration of the Mass of Chrism and Renewal of Priestly Vows will take place tomorrow – Wednesday 28 March – at 11.30am at St. David’s Cathedral. Read more 
29MAR
The Sacred Triduum – Passing From Death To New Life
The drama of these three days opens with the sacramental sign which defines our religion. The Word of God made Flesh speaks a definitive word on the night before the sacrifice of his death ... Read more 
30MAR
It wasn’t nails that kept Jesus on the Cross …
We speak of Jesus as dying because of sin which he undertook to bear for all humanity. This explanation is true but it does not go far enough. The true cause of his death was love ... Read more 
31MAR
Holy Saturday: The day of God's concealment
This is Holy Saturday: the day of God’s concealment, the day of that unprecedented paradox we express in the Creed with the words “He descended into hell” ... Read more 
12APR
Apostolic Exhortation: Gaudete et Exsultate
On Monday as the Church celebrated and reflected on the great mystery of ‘The Annunciation’ (the visit of the Angel Gabriel to Mary announcing that she was to conceive the Lord), Pope Francis released to the world his new Apostolic Exhortation ‘Gaudete et Exsultate’ (Rejoice and be Glad). Read more 
22APR
The Good Shepherd calls his sheep and the sheep listen to his voice
Today we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Easter, often known as “Good Shepherd” Sunday because of the Gospel passage directed to be read during Mass on this day. It is appropriate that it is also designated as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations ... Read more 
26APR
Catholic Bishops’ of England and Wales statement on the case of Alfie Evans
“Our hearts go out to the parents of Alfie Evans and our prayers are for him and with them as they try to do all they can to care for their son ... Read more 28APR
Statement on the death of Alfie Evans
Archbishop Malcolm McMahon, the Archbishop of Liverpool, has released the following statement on behalf of the Catholic Bishops’ of England and Wales upon hearing of the sad news of the death of Alfie Evans. Read more 
28APR
National Eucharistic Congress
If you would like to attend the Congress firstly speak to their parish priest or head teacher and then contact Christian Mahoney on 07764515864 or email to book. Read more 
11MAY
Pentecost: That they may be one ... a meditation and invitation from Archbishop George
The events of Pentecost are portrayed graphically in the beautiful painting of the scene by the 16thcentury Greco-Spanish artist El Greco. The original is to be found in the Prado Museum in Madrid .... Read more 
17MAY
Invite a friend to Mass for Adoremus Sunday
Every Sunday Mass is amazing! On Sunday 1st July, we want to invite Mass-going Catholics to bring a friend – a non-churchgoing Catholic, or someone who’s never been to Mass before – to come and discover what happens every Sunday in their local Catholic Church. Read more 
21MAY
Lord Murphy to deliver talk on
Lord Murphy of Torfaen will give an important talk at The Cornerstone on Friday 1 June at 1.15pm entitled “Brexit and the Border” it will explore the implications for Ireland of the decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. Read more 
29MAY
Re-membering the broken Body: A reflection for Corpus Christi
The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ which we celebrate this Sunday is a joyful celebration of the abiding presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. It is usually marked with Blessed Sacrament processions throughout the Catholic world and is a day of great devotion. Read more 30MAY
Notice: Mr Christian Brown OBE KSG
It is with deep sadness that the Archdiocese has learned of the sudden death of Mr. Christian Brown OBE KSG who died yesterday, Tuesday 29th May 2018. Read more 
01JUN
Cornerstone to take part in National Open Garden Scheme next weekend
Next weekend, 9th-10th June, Cornerstone will open it’s beautiful garden as part of the National Gardens Scheme event raising money for this worthwhile charity, which supports other charities including MacMillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie and the Carers Trust. Read more 
03JUN
Summer of Ordinations begins as new priest ordained
As the Church celebrated the early martyrs Ss. Marcellinus and Peter (2nd June), there was celebration at Cardiff Cathedral as Archbishop George Stack ordained Fr. Robert James to the priesthood. Read more 18JUN
New Deacon ordained
There was an air of celebration at Allen Hall Seminary in London on Saturday when three of the seminarians were ordained to the Diaconate – and one was for our own diocese. Read more 
