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Lent 2026

Explore the devotions and activities taking place this Lent – we’d love you to join us.

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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

  • So much rubbish
    “Often, we carry with us so many unnecessary things, not just material items, but distracting thoughts and desires, and all manner of things which obscure our vision of Christ.” As we give thanks for St David, here’s today’s reflection from the daily Mass.
  • Love your enemies
    Fr Richard considers both the challenge and power of Jesus’ command to love our enemies, which can help to break the cycle of violence in our world. A reflection on the daily mass readings. Readings for Saturday of the first weekContinue reading “Love your enemies”
  • Choices, choices
    We are faced with many choices in life. How do we know the right ones to make, and what their consequences will be? Fr Richard reflects on today’s daily mass readings. Readings for Friday of the first week of Lent canContinue reading “Choices, choices”
  • Equal in prayer
    No matter our rank or status in this world, we can all come before God in prayer and are equal in his eyes. Fr Richard reflects on the daily mass readings. Readings for Thursday in the first week of Lent canContinue reading “Equal in prayer”
  • Sylwi ar Dduw … Noticing God
    A oes gennym ni ein llygaid ar agor i sylwi ar Dduw yn ein plith, neu a yw pethau eraill yn tynnu ein sylw? Myfyrodd ar ddarlleniadau dyddiol y Tad Richard. Cliciwch yma am ddarlleniadau heddiw. Click here for today’s readings.Continue reading “Sylwi ar Dduw … Noticing God”
  • What’s written on the inside?
    Prayer was at the heart of Jesus’ life and ministry and so it should be in ours, writes Fr Richard in today’s reflection on the daily mass readings. Readings for Tuesday in the first week of Lent can be found here.Continue reading “What’s written on the inside?”
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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:

Worship

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.

A Just Community

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