In today’s reflection on the daily mass readings, Fr Richard considers the importance of listening in the midst of a busy world, and the difference this can make to our lives. Tuesday of 27th week of Ordinary Time [Our Lady of the Rosary] Readings: Jonah 3.1-10; Luke 10.38-42 In our increasingly frenetic, busy and non-stopContinue reading “Listen amidst the bustle”
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Diamond Priest
Cardiff priest celebrates 60 years of ministry A Cardiff priest will celebrate 60 years of ministry this week, marking his Diamond Jubilee with a special mass on Friday 13 June at St Mary’s Church Butetown. The Venerable Martin Innfeld Williams, 88, was ordained priest in 1965 and has served communities across Wales and England. Since retiring inContinue reading “Diamond Priest”
Holy Week 2025
Enter the mystery of Christ’s saving death and resurrection this Holy Week in the churches of South Cardiff Ministry Area Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 13 AprilBlessing of Palms and Procession and Sung Mass in all churches at the usual Sunday times.Monday 14 April6.30pm Mass at Ss Dyfrig and SamsonTuesday 15 April6.30pmContinue reading “Holy Week 2025”
Letter from Fr Dean
Dear Friends, When South Cardiff Ministry Area was created by the Diocese of Llandaff in January 2022, it was intended that it would be staffed by three full-time stipendiary priests. With the new Diocesan calculation of the Parish Share, the Ministry Area Council decided that the churches could not afford to pay according to theContinue reading “Letter from Fr Dean”
Congratulations to Fr Edward
Bishop Mary is delighted to announce that the Rev’d Edward Owen and the Rev’d Mary Evans have been appointed as Vicars in the Garth Ministry Area. Edward is well known to the Diocese of Llandaff, having served in different posts right across the diocese. He is currently Vicar in the South Cardiff Ministry Area, overseeingContinue reading “Congratulations to Fr Edward”
Every day’s a gift
At the opening rounds of a meeting today, each one of us is asked what our energy levels are. It’s 4pm. It’s a good question.
What a Week!
We walked and talked, we played and planted, sowed seeds and took chances. We feasted, shared tables, drank coffee, were entertained and went on an adventure. Refugee Week was a vibrant week full of colour! We’re gathering together some of our output during Refugee Week, including articles, daily reflections, videos, pictures…and a few favourite socialContinue reading “What a Week!”
In between the litter
“Our landscape is so often littered with many distractions and so much rubbish. In between, perhaps we can pause, ask the questions that really matter. Learn from one another. And begin to discover who we really are.” A reflection from Day 5 of Refugee Week.
What’s the question?
“If you wasn’t a Christian, and you couldn’t be a Christian, what religion would you be?” She casually throws the question into the journey as we walk closer to Cardiff Bay. It’s quite some question to be asked by an eleven year old. At the beginning of the day, as we left the Betty CampbellContinue reading “What’s the question?”
The whole world over
“How long was your journey?“ I ask. They’ve just spilled out of the coach. A large group of children are gathered on the wide pavement outside St Mary’s Church. “52 minutes,” quickly responds one lad. He’s obviously had his eye on the clock from start to finish, from the moment the coach pulled out fromContinue reading “The whole world over”
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