Marriage & Family Life - Archdiocese of Cardiff

25/03/2026

☕️ Since 2024 our Safeguarding Team have been holding a "Safeguarding Café" every month. These drop-in sessions allow anyone to pop in and have a chat about administrative matters, concerns, or to simply find out more.
Tomorrow the team will be holding their Café at St Joachim & St Anne Church, Dunvant from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Why not pop in for a coffee and a chat? Chris and the team look forward to seeing you!

24/09/2025

Since 2024 our Safeguarding Team have been holding a "Safeguarding Café" every month. These drop-in sessions allow anyone to pop in and have a chat about administrative matters, concerns, or to simply find out more.

This month the team will be holding their Café at Our Lady’s Parish Hall off Victoria Street, Cwmbran from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Why not pop in for a coffee and a chat? Chris and the team look forward to seeing you!

Parish of Our Lady & St David, Cwmbran

11/09/2025

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11/09/2025

Choosing words like “died by su***de” or “took their own life” might feel like a small change - but it can make a big difference.

For those bereaved by su***de, it removes stigma and makes it easier to have open conversations about grief.

It’s time to talk about su***de with care, and to choose words that help rather than harm.

11/07/2025

This week marks 20 years since the 7/7 London bombings, a sobering reminder of the importance of community vigilance and care for one another.

Our Safeguarding Team has been running training sessions for Parish Volunteers and retired clergy this week, focusing on Prevention Duty and Counter Terrorism awareness - equipping our volunteers with the knowledge and skills needed to keep our communities safe.

If you're involved in parish work, please check with your parish office about upcoming training opportunities.

06/06/2025

Archdiocese Family Fun Day
Belmont Abbey. Saturday 31st May 2025

Families from across the Archdiocese came together to celebrate Jubilee year with an afternoon of Pilgrimage and fun for all.
The setting for the day was the magnificent grounds of Belmont Abbey and on this sunny day they looked immaculate. It was such a fitting setting for a wonderful day of Pilgrimage and sharing.
The day started with Mass in the Abbey with Archbishop Mark and members of the Abbey community plus members of the Archdiocese clergy.
It was an appropriate start to the day as it was the Mass of The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. The day was then given over to Fun for all. For the younger members there were; Outdoor games, Face painting , Treasure Hunt, Balloon craft, ice cream and the ever popular Bouncy Castle and for the other members of our families there was: tea and coffee galore, chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones, information gathering from: CAFOD, SVP, Young Christian Workers, Family Life, Food Bank and The Abbey Community.
We were blessed with a warm day which provided a truly Jubilee experience for all those present. His Grace enjoyed meeting people from across the Archdiocese and spoke at length with those at the event.
This is just one of the many Jubilee events planned for this year. Look at the Archdiocese Website and try and join in with any of the other events taking place over the next few months. Each one will provide a surprising and rewarding experience for anyone joining in. The opportunity to come together is enriching in itself. The Family Fun Day at Belmont was a fitting reminder that Jubilee is a time of Renewal and Celebration and we hope that everyone felt a feeling of Hope after a special day of celebration.

Thank you to everyone who enabled and attended this special event

03/06/2025

Join us this summer for the Ecumenical and Interreligious Pilgrimage! 🌿

Building on last year’s wonderful event, pilgrims will gather again to walk together, pray together, and celebrate faith and fellowship.

🗓️ When: Thursday 3rd July, starting at 1.30pm
📍 Where: Starting at Chapel of St Padarn’s Institute, 54 Cardiff Road
🚶‍♂️ We’ll walk through Bute Park, ending at St David’s Cathedral for a special service of prayer and reaffirmation of baptism.
☕ Light refreshments to follow at Cornerstone.

This pilgrimage is hosted by the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia, the Diocese of Llandaff, and the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.

Come and journey with us!
Click the link in the comments to register 👇👇

The Church in Wales / Yr Eglwys yng Nghymru National Churches Trust CAFOD in South Wales SVP Cardiff Central Council Senedd Cymru Delyth Jewell AS/MS Darren Millar MS Eluned Morgan (First Minister of Wales) Cardiff Cathedral - Cadeirlan Caerdydd Llandaff Cathedral Catholic Bishops' Conference (England and Wales) St David's Catholic College St Illtyds Catholic High School Archbishop Mcgrath Catholic High School, Bridgend

29/05/2025

See you on Saturday in Belmont! don't forget your picnic... oh and the family

29/05/2025

26/05/2025

Dear friends in Christ,

This week we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord on Thursday, a Holy Day of Obligation when we should attend Holy Mass to the best of our ability. It is an important solemnity to celebrate since it recognises the end of Our Lord’s earthly ministry and the beginning of a time of prayer for the coming of the Holy Spirit in nine days at Pentecost.

Mass times are as follows:
Wednesday 7pm Vigil Mass
Thursday 8am Mass and Pontifical Mass 12noon

This is where the Church gets the custom of praying for nine days, a novena, for a particular intention. I encourage you to find your own novena for Pentecost or say this prayer asking for a renewal of the Holy Spirit every day starting on Thursday until Pentecost:

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of thy faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

Next Saturday (31st May) we have another exciting event taking place, the Jubilee Family Funday on the Abbey lawns. The day begins with Holy Mass at 11.30am being celebrated by Archbishop Mark. Then is the opportunity to enjoy the picnic which you have brought with you on the Abbey lawns. Tea, coffee and squash will be available as well as outdoor games, a bouncy slide, information stands and a Pilgrims’ Treasure Hunt. It will be a fun-packed day for all the family!

My prayers and best wishes,

Father Augustine

23/05/2025

👉 Join Us as a Volunteer Support Person! 🛡️🤝

Are you compassionate and ready to make a real difference?

Our Safeguarding Team is looking for dedicated volunteers to support clergy and parish communities after critical incidents. This is a vital and rewarding role where you can truly help others.

What you’ll do:
🧡 Offer emotional and practical support
👂 Be a listening ear in difficult moments
🌱 Help create a safe, caring environment

We’re looking for people who are:
🤝 Empathetic and good communicators
📅 Able to commit to training in September
🙌 Willing to help - no experience needed!

📩 Interested? Here’s how to apply:
✉️ Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: (029) 2037 9480

CAFOD in South Wales SVP Cardiff Central Council Diocesan Shrine Of Divine Mercy, Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart St David's Catholic College St Vincent's Centre, Ely Bridge

16/05/2025

Join us!