Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia
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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia covers South, West & Mid Wales and Herefordshire. Archbishop Mark O'Toole is the 8th Archbishop of Cardiff
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...
November 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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.
November 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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.
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📅 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
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🙏 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
📅 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.
November 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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
📅 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
October 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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
📅 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.
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.
October 28, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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.
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]
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]
October 22, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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]
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.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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.
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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.
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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.
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 15, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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.
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.
October - Month of the Rosary
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October 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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."
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World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2025: Migrants, Missionaries of Hope
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October 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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."
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Statement from Archbishop Mark on the Manchester Synagogue attack.
October 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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
September 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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."
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."
August 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🎓 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."
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
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July 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
📧 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!
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🌿 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 👇
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📅 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 👇
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Join us for this year’s Ecumenical and Interreligious Pilgrimage!
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June 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🌿 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-...
📅 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! 🇮🇹✨
May 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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.
May 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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.
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Ecumenical, Interfaith and Civic Leaders Attend Vespers at the Cathedral
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May 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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.
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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...
Why not pop in for a coffee and a chat? rcadc.org/safeguarding...
Safeguarding Café Opens its Doors in Llanelli
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May 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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...
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
This time: garden reflections, meditation, planting sunflower seeds 🌻 — and a delicious lasagne to finish!
Thanks to Sarah-Jane, Kirsty & Cally 💚 #MentalHealthAwareness #WellbeingAtWork
May 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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
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:
Understanding the Papal Conclave
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May 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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’.
May 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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.
Sistine Chapel chimney installed ahead of conclave - Vatican News
The Vatican begins preparing the Sistine Chapel for the conclave, which will begin on May 7.
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May 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Vatican gets ready for the Conclave.