
Lent 2026
Full details of devotions and activities coming soon
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
- Ash Wednesday“May this holy season of Lent be, for us, a time of penitence and renewal, a springtime of growth, a means through which we find our voice to praise the Lord and rejoice in his salvation.” Read today’s reflection from the Daily Mass.
- Bread and Milk?“As we prepare for Lent, we will already be thinking about how we can trim our lives of a few comforts so that we can realign our lives with God who gives us life and sustains us.” Read today’s reflection from the Daily Mass.
- Give me a Sign!“We need signs by which to live, to ensure we are moving in the right direction. Jesus is the sign given by God.” Read today’s reflection from the Daily Mass.
- Sharing the Good NewsIn today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the task of spreading the Good News of Jesus – evangelisation. Readings for the Feast of St Cyril and St Methodius (Saturday 14 February) can be found here. What doContinue reading “Sharing the Good News”
- Healing our divisionsDivisions in society, among nations, and even within the church seem to be a feature of modern life. Jesus shows us another way, as Fr Richard explores in today’s reflection on the daily mass readings. Readings for Friday in the fifthContinue reading “Healing our divisions”
- The great reversalSome people appear to have it all but throw it all away; others who seem to have nothing can achieve great things through persistence and faithfulness. Fr Richard explores these contrasting fortunes in today’s reflection on the daily mass readings. ReadingsContinue reading “The great reversal”
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