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It’s our vision to be a resourceful and creative community which is
Welcoming, Faithful & Just

Butetown

The multicultural community of Butetown and the recent developments of Cardiff Bay are served by the people of St Mary’s Church. You’ll find us at the top of Bute Street.

Grangetown

Grangetown is served by St Paul’s Church and Saints Dyfrig and Samson’s Church. They stand at each end of one of the largest suburbs of Cardiff.

Splott

The vibrant community of Splott is served by the people of St Saviour’s Church. You’ll find us on Splott Road which runs through the heart of our community.

Hall Bookings

For enquiries about booking our community spaces please visit our designated page.


Latest News

Catch up on the latest news, blogs and reflections from South Cardiff Ministry Area

  • Twelve times
    In today’s gospel reading, as Jesus appoints the twelve apostles. Here’s our reflection from the Daily Mass.
  • Crowded out
    We are called to share God’s kingdom in a world crowded by so many voices and messages. Here’s today’s reflection from the Daily Mass.
  • Don’t get the hump!
    What’s the design for our life? God’s designs for our life are filled with love for us “to know him for clearly, love him more dearly, follow him more nearly, day by day.” Here’s today’s reflection from the Daily Mass.
  • Sought out by God
    In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how God is continually searching for us, but also how we have a role in searching out others whom he is calling to serve him. Readings for Saturday of theContinue reading “Sought out by God”
  • If only …
    In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the things that we wish for and desire in life. What things will lead to lasting fulfilment, and what won’t? Readings for Friday of the first week of ordinary time:Continue reading “If only …”
  • The essence of faith
    In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers how the essence of our faith is contained not in objects or rituals, but in the person of Jesus, who reaches out in love to those in need. Readings forContinue reading “The essence of faith”

A Faithful Community

Worship is at the heart of our life together. Each Sunday, we gather to celebrate Mass (The Holy Eucharist) alongside a pattern of daily prayer throughout the week.

Sunday

S MARY THE VIRGIN, BUTETOWN

1100hrs: Solemn Mass


S PAUL THE APOSTLE, GRANGETOWN

1100hrs: Sung Eucharist (11am from Sep 1)


SS DYFRIG & SAMSON, GRANGETOWN

0930hrs: Solemn Mass (930am from Sep 1)


S SAVIOUR, SPLOTT

0930hrs: Sung Mass


You can discover more about our prayer and worship here:


A Just Community

We are active in the communities of South Cardiff, working with others to strengthen community life and work for social justice

We want to help create strong, vibrant, resilient and cohesive communities, rejoicing in our diversity and working together to address need. We aim to be a JUST community

Cardiff Stories

Check out our involvement alongside St Mary’s School in CCIN’s video filmed during Refugee Week 2023 as we celebrate the place that the arts play in strengthening communities.


Standing firm, united in spirit and in mind, side by side in the struggle to advance the gospel faith.’

PHILIPPIANS 1:27


A Catholic Heart

Many different traditions contribute to the diverse and vibrant life of the Church in Wales. Each of us has something valuable to offer. Together we enrich the wider Community of Faith.

As churches within the catholic tradition of the Church in Wales, we rejoice in a rich heritage which informs and inspires everything we do. It’s something we celebrate!

Our vision is to be a resourceful community that is welcoming, faithful and just.

You can also find out about some of the events and initiatives we’re involved with at Enter the Mystery:

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South Cardiff Ministry Area is a registered charity. Charity Number: 1155549