The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will return to Parliament this autumn. Archbishop Mark has responded: "It is immensely disappointing. The Bill does nothing to uphold the dignity of every person, or encourage investment in good palliative care."

Yesterday, Archbishop Mark O'Toole installed our new Provost and Canons at a packed St David's Metropolitan Cathedral, Cardiff. Congratulations to Canon John Griffiths, Canon Tim McGrath, Canon Michael Doyle and Canon Cyril Thadathil. Ad Multos Annos! 🙏

✝️ Yesterday on Corpus Christi Sunday, Fr James Hood OSB & Fr John George OSB led SFX Parish through Hereford High Town for their annual Eucharistic procession — 30 altar servers, the choir & children's liturgy group giving powerful Christian witness. Rain and all! 🙏

📬 Our latest monthly newsletter is out now! This month we hold Canon Jason Jones in our prayers, while celebrating the Corpus Christi Procession, new Canon appointments, and much more across the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia. Read or subscribe 👇 rcadc.org/our-may-2026...

Our May 2026 Newsletter is Now Out

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✝️ Archbishop Mark has shared the shocking and sad news of the passing of Canon Jason Jones, priest of Sacred Heart Church in Morriston, who has died. Please keep his mother, brother, and the parish of Sacred Heart in your prayers. May he rest in peace. 🙏

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen

🌹 Did you know there are nearly 500 flowers, herbs and plants named after Our Lady? In this post we explore the beautiful tradition of Marian flowers - from the lily of the Annunciation to the rose of the Rosary. rcadc.org/the-lily-and...

Archbishop Mark O'Toole offers his congratulations to Rhun ap Iorweth and Plaid Cymru on their Welsh Senedd election victory.

Our April 2026 Newsletter is out now - Archbishop Mark's vocations call, the Welsh National Pilgrimage (17th May), a Pope Leo XIV biography giveaway, and all your key May & June dates. Read now 👇 rcadc.org/april-2026-n...

April 2026 Newsletter Is Out Now

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Archbishop Mark is in Lourdes with Welsh pilgrims from HCPT - the Pilgrimage Trust, travelling from Newport, Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr and Caerphilly. Each year HCPT brings disabled and disadvantaged children and young people for a life-changing pilgrimage holiday. 70th anniversary this year! 🕯️🙏

"The risen Lord breaks into that darkness. He brings goodness out of evil, light out of darkness, life from death." - Archbishop Mark's Easter message for 2026. youtu.be/CXj3nryqjeY?...

Archbishop Mark's Easter Message 2026

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Archbishop Mark's March 2026 Newsletter is now available! This month includes appointments, vocations news, Archbishop George's Silver Jubilee, Lenten Alms, youth events, the Heart Speaks to Heart programme, and details of our Italy Pilgrimage. 🙏

Archbishop Mark's March Newsletter - Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia

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Yr Offeren yn Gymraeg ar Sul y Blodau ; 4 30pm 29 Mawrth. Croeso cynnes i bawb. 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 30pm. Mae hefyd ar gael ar lif byw yr eglwys – gweler gwefan yr eglwys.

🌿 Our March 2026 newsletter is here! Fr Matt Roche-Saunders reflects on signs of new life among young people this Lent - plus 150 preparing to enter the Church, Archbishop Mark's study programme, and much more. Read it here 👇 mailchi.mp/rcadc.org/de...

Welcome to Wales, Matthieu! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Croeso! Matthieu Lasserre went to Caerphilly today to speak with Canon John Kelly and parishioners of St Helen's - he is speaking with priests across the Archdiocese to discuss the growing numbers coming into the Church. ☀️

📩 Want to stay connected with the Catholic community across Wales? Sign up to our newsletter here 👇 Or with a Welsh flavour: 📩 Arhoswch yn gysylltiedig - stay connected with the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia. Sign up here 👇 rcadc.org/never-miss-a...

The Senedd Election is on 7 May 2026. After the election, the Senedd will have 96 Members instead of 60. There is a new voting system and eligible people aged 16+ will have one vote, choosing a political party or independent candidate. Read Archbishop Mark's foreword. rcadc.org/the-senedd-e...

The Senedd Election is on 7 May 2026 - and your vote matters.

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St John Lloyd RC Primary reaccredited for UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School Award! 🌟 One of only a handful of Catholic schools in Wales to achieve this. Congratulations to pupils, staff & community. 👏 #UNICEFGold

"For to us a child is born..." Alys Mari Winstanley invites us to the Christmas crib to contemplate God's greatest gift - his Son, born as a vulnerable child so we wouldn't be afraid. youtu.be/u6kRcZOrCdY?...

Alys Mari Winstanley - Advent Reflections (Love - Week 4)

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🕯️ 4ydd Wythnos Yr Adfent: Cariad “Canys bachgen a aned i ni, mab a roddwyd i ni…” Mae Alys Mari Winstanley yn ein gwahodd i'r crud Nadolig i fyfyrio ar anrheg fwyaf Duw - ei Fab, a aned yn blentyn bach diniwed fel na fyddem yn ofni. youtu.be/4boanIt3P_Y?...

Alys Mari Winstanley - 4ydd Wythnos Yr Adfent: Cariad

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The December edition of the Archdiocesan Newsletter is now available to read. We hope you enjoy it! mailchi.mp/4a1d4971d96d...

Joy to the world, the Lord is come!" Fr Liam Bradley explores what true Christian joy means - not fleeting emotion, but the fruit of Christ's presence within us. Watch now on YouTube: youtu.be/8Ji1r8HwomQ

Fr Liam Bradley - Advent Reflections (Joy - Week 3)

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Meet Sr Anežka Gielen, the 37-year-old Poor Clare abbess at Much Birch. From New Zealand trainee midwife to the youngest abbess in the country: "We might be the only chance of meeting Christ in their day." Read her story: rcadc.org/an-interview...

Sister Anežka: The Poor Clare Who Wants to Spread Good News

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Geraint Williams from St David's Catholic College reflects on Christ's peace as a calling to action. "Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all for the good of all" - St Oscar Romero youtu.be/TrlEwAG0WG4?...

Geraint Williams - Advent Reflections (Peace - Week 2)

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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.

🙏 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

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

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.