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Archbishop receives Summer of Ordinations a relic of one of our begins as new priest earliest Popes ordained Page 3 Page 8 Christian Brown - a man of boundless enthusiasm!

By Canon Peter Collins fondly remembered by so many friends for his prodigious ability to socialise and entertain. It was with profound sadness that the Christian was awarded the OBE in 2013 for Archdiocese of Cardiff received the news his contribution to a multitude of charities. that Mr. Christian Brown had died suddenly Having served in the Territorial Army he was a on Tuesday 29th May aged 53 years. As we great supporter of the Army Benevolent Fund. pray for his eternal repose, we extend the For many years he served as an active member assurance of our prayers for the comforting of the Llanover Council and helped of his beloved wife Monica and son Gabriel. establish the Abergavenny Volunteer Bureau. He is also survived by his mother Claudine He was also heavily involved in the Antarctic and brother Philip. Heritage Trust and with the charity devoted to He was born as a son of on the provision of Music in Hospitals and Care Auguast 17th 1964 and spent his early years in Homes. It is poignant that at the time of his Abergavenny and Crickhowell. His early death he had been trying to organise a education was undertaken at Moor Park campaign aimed at increasing access to Preparatory School and then he moved on to cardiac defibrillators in rural communities. School in Somerset. After Service to the Archdiocese graduating from the University of Leeds he Christian made an immense contribution to the began his career in public relations with Saatchi life and wellbeing of the Archdiocese of Cardiff and Saatchi. As well as undertaking in many capacities. For two years he served as consultancy in many arenas he played a a Trustee of the diocesan charity. He was significant role in developing and promoting the instrumental in ensuring the development of hot air ballooning industry. His contribution to the Community Hall in the Parish of Our Lady this enterprise earned him the honour of and St.Michael in Abergavenny and was becoming a Freeman of the City of London. recently supporting the parish community in Charitable works with an ongoing project. His greatest He married Monica in 1997 and their son contribution was undoubtedly his role as Project Gabriel was born in 2002. Monica has Manager for thedevelopment of The described her husband as a man endowed Cornerstone Conference and Community with great charisma and boundless enthusiasm Centre at the Cathedral. With great skill and who lived life to the full. He was bursting with tenacity he steered our successful application ideas and was always eager to create and to the Heritage Lottery Fund, securing a grasp opportunities every single day. As well as contribution of £1.1 million. Christian also being devoted to his family, Christian nurtured played a critical role in arranging for His Royal many interests. In 2006 he celebrated his Highness the Prince of to conduct the Investiture as a member of the Military Order of Official Opening in December 2016. During the the Collar of St.Agatha of Paterno, a body last year Christian was once again contributing dedicated to charitable works. The Order his time and energy to our plans for the conferred on Christian a number of honours in development of the Cathedral and its campus. recognition of his loyal and generous support. It was in 2016 that His Grace the Archbishop He served as Provincial Prior for a number of successfully petitioned the Holy See to appoint years. Christian as a Knight of the Pontifical Christian cultivated a great love for the arts, Equestrain Order of St.Gregory the Great. especially poetry and history. He enjoyed Following a private family funeral at the travelling and was renowned for often making Church of St.David Lewis and St.Francis Xavier arrangements before consulting Monica and in Usk, a Memeorial Mass was celebrated by Gabriel regarding their availability! He was also Archbishop Stack at a packed Cathedral on involved in many country sports. He will be Monday 25th June at 12..00.pm. 2 CATHOLIC PEOPLE

ARCHBISHOP GEORGE’S Join us at the Adoremus Congress ENGAGEMENTS One hundred and forty people have now • Be renewed and refreshed so that we can JULY 2018 booked to travel by coach to Liverpool for continue to work together to bring people the main day of the Eucharistic Congress closer to Christ. WEEK OF 1 JULY being held in that city on Saturday 8 TheCongress will begin at 10am and September and this is an invitation to join conclude with Adoration at 5pm. Many of us Sunday: Confirmation Belmont Abbey 11.00 us, says Archbishop George Stack will remember the extraordinary scene in Monday: Planning meeting London 12.00 Twenty parishes in theDiocese are sending Hyde Park,London, during the visit of Pope delegates, and I am grateful to Christian Benedict XVI when Adoration of the Blessed Tuesday: Standing Committee CBCEW London 1.00 Mahoney for the sterling work he has done in Sacrament caught the imagination pf believers Pontifical Mass Westminster Cathedral 5.30 making our Diocesan presence felt. He has and non believers alike. Nuncio’s Reception “Festa del Papa” Archbishop’s House 6.30 spoken at a large number of parishes The main keynote speaker will be throughout the Diocese and awakened Robert Robert Barron. He is an acclaimed Wednesday: Standing Committee continued 9.30 peoples’ interest in this important event in the author,speaker and theologian. He is also the Meeting of CATEW Board 12.00 Caerphilly 7.00 life of the Church. There are still places founder of global media ministry “Word on available which may be booked at: Fire” which reaches millions of people Friday: 11.00 Mass for School Leavers Belmont Abbey 10.00 Meeting The cost of £55 per delegate will be paid by throughout the world. His You Tube videos with Consultors at The Cornerstone the parish. WHY JOIN IN THE CONGRESS? IN have been viewed over 25 million times with ORDER TO: over 1.5 million Facebook followers. Meeting with CAFOD at The Cornerstone 12.30 • Be a public witness that the Church is alive “Adoremus” simply means “Let us Adore”. Saturday: Cathedral 12.00 Priestly ordination and contributes signnifantly to society. The Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of Confirmation St. Joseph’s Church Penarth 7.00 • Share in a unique opportunity to proclaim our clergy, religious and laity which promotes an faith in Jesus Christ,our Risen Saviour. awareness of the central place of the Eucharist St. Helen’s School 50th anniversary Celebrations • Deepen our relationship with Him in the in the life and mission of the Church – the Priestly Ordination Rev. Nicholas Williams Cardiff Eucharist. source and summit of our life of faith. WEEK OF 8 JULY Sunday: “Beyond Words” Three Choirs Festival Gloucester Cathedral Vatican awarded international prize 2.30 Tuesday: Mass for School Leavers Cardiff Cathedral 10.00 for video on migrants, refugees Friday: St. Joseph’s School Ross on Wye 11.0 By Robin Gomes / Vatican News Global Compact for Refugees at the Palais des WEEK OF 15 JULY Nations (Geneva). It has also been presented A Vatican video campaign on migrants and Wednesday: Cathedral Architects Meeting Archbishop’s House 11.00 at UN headquarters in New York and many refugees has become an internationally- other places worldwide. Thursday: Meeting of Diocesan Trustees Archbishop’s House 9.30 recognized best practice in promoting “Pope Francis gives the Christian and indeed WEEK OF 22 JULY positive change in society through social civilized response to the pressing needs of advertising. vulnerable people on the move,” said Fr. Monday – Friday: Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Saturday: Three Choirs The International Social Advertising Festival Michael Czerny, the Under-Secretary of the Festival Hereford Cathedral 2.00 or Publifestival awarded its “Best Strategy in Section for Migrants and Refugees of the Social Action” prize to a video made by the Dicastery, during the award ceremony. Section for Migrants and Refugees of the “In images, music and movement,” he said, Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human “the video makes the Holy Father’s urgent Promotion. The video was produced by the appeal so real.” “We are happy to help this agency La Machi Communication for Good touching and indeed motivating message Causes. reach millions of concerned people The 12th edition of Publifestival took place everywhere.” Friday night at the Fernando Rojas Theater of The Publifestival also gave an award to a the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, Spain, in video-spot on the latest Apostolic Exhortation which agencies and advertisers from all over of Pope Francis, “Gaudete et Exsultate”, on the the world took part. call to holiness in today’s world. The 21⁄2- ARCHDIOCESAN DIARY OF EVENTS The 31⁄2-minute piece has Pope Francis minute spot was produced by Vatican Media explaining the 4 active verbs on which he with the collaboration of the La Machi Agency. proposes basing the actions of governments, BEL – Belmont Abbey – The Retreats Secretary - email: [email protected] organizations and citizens to engage the Guide to living Christianity in the 21st or tel: 07799 811 646. All retreats begin with Vespers at 6.00 pm – check-in at Hedley problematic of human mobility: to Welcome, to century Lodge from mid afternoon LL – Ty Croeso Centre, Abbey, tel: 01633 867317 Protect, to Promote, and to Integrate. In this exclusive video, Vatican Media PRC – Pastoral Resources Centre, 910 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff tel: 029 The video, available in nearly 30 languages, highlights the theme of Pope Francis’ new 20360044 was first shown at the 'stock-taking' session for Apostolic Exhortation GAUDETE ET St.P – St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Street, Cardiff CF24 3BA the United Nations Global Compact on EXSULTATE on the call to holiness in today’s Friday 6 July: 11.00 Mass for School Leavers Belmont Abbey Migrants (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico), in December world.https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/ne 2017, and in the High Commissioner's ws/2018-04/pope-s-exhortation-gaudete-et- Confirmation St. Joseph’s Church Penarth 7.00 Dialogue on Protection Challenges for the exsultate-.html#play Saturday: Cathedral 12.00 Priestly ordination Rev Nicholas Williams St. Helen’s School 50thanniversary Celebrations ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE to the GRAVE of Priestly Ordination Rev. Nicholas Williams Cardiff SAINT JOHN KEMBLE Tuesday 10 July: Mass for School Leavers Cardiff Cathedral 10.00

Friday 13 July: St. Joseph’s School Ross on Wye 11.0 This year’s PILGRIMAGEtakes place on Sunday 19th AUGUST 2018 10.15a.m. Monmouth to Welsh Newton - Pilgrims set off to walk to Welsh Newton from Monday – Friday: Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. St Mary’s Church, Monmouth after 9.15 a.m. Mass. AUGUST Everybody welcome - bring a packed lunch. Wednesday 1st: As part of the Three Choirs Festival an Organ Recital by

Adam Mathias will take place in the Abbey Church 2-3pm. 3.00p.m. Welsh Newton - We meet for Rosary, Readings and Prayers at St. John Kemble’s Grave in the Churchyard at Welsh Newton. Tickets £12 unreserved, from the Festival Office.

Phone no. 01452 768 928 BEL 4.15p.m. Monmouth - Benediction follows in St Mary’s Church, and afterwards tea will be served in the garden, and produce sold. Friday 17th: A Concert of Chant and Organ Music with the monks of

Belmont Abbey and Stasio Sliwka. 7.30pm. Entrance free. People have prayed at St. John Kemble’s Grave from the time of his martyrdom in 1679 to the present day Donations for organ fund welcome. Refreshments. BEL The Annual Pilgrimage is a blessing for the Parish and all who come. To list Archdiocesan and Deanery Events in this Diary contact: Dr James Campbell-Editor. Archbishop’s House, 43 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HD. Tel: All enquiries to: (029) 2022 0411 Fax: (029) 2037 9036 Email: [email protected] The Pilgrimage Secretary: Mrs M Walsh Articles to be received by the 20th of the month for inclusion in the following month. (Telephone Monmouth (01600) 713316) CATHOLIC PEOPLE 3 Archbishop receives a relic of one of our earliest Popes

Following the finding of a relic of apostle Pope Editorial St. Clement by an environmental waste clearance company, Archbishop George Stack received the relic on behalf of Westminster Cathedral in his capacity as Chair of the Christian Patrimony Committee of the of England and Wales. The company discovered the 2000-year-old relic, Brown a bone fragment of the late Pope St. Clement, after a waste haul in central London. You can see from the tribute on page 1 EnviroWaste.co.uk found the relic in a red and what a giant Christian Brown was in gold, wax-sealed case, during a routine collection in terms of his service to the Archdiocese. central London last year, but workers didn’t realise what they had until it was appraised several days He negotiated for and achieved the later. Lottery grant for the revamp of The The relic was handed over by James Rubin, Cornerstone, an abandoned church opposite our St David's Metropolitan founder of EnviroWaste to Archbishop George Stack, Cathedral. in the Lady Chapel, Westminster Cathedral. Christian's enthusiasm and ability Successor to St Peter brought the funding in and now we have Pope St. Clement is considered to be the first a resource for the whole archdiocese, a apostolic father of the church, the third successor to meeting place, a place for a get St Peter and the fourth Pope. He was known as St. together after Mass and a financial Clement of Rome and was Pope from 92 to 101 AD. resource. It is said he died in 110 AD at the age of 75, making the relic nearly 2,000 years old. More will be told of Christian in the August edition of Catholic People, EnviroWaste.co.uk uses a multi-pick up system, following tributes given at a Mass in the meaning waste collectors visit several sites during Cathedral on 24 June. waste hauls, so pinpointing the exact location it was found is almost impossible, however due to the route schedule on the month in question, they know Our priests and deacons it would have been in the central London area. See page 8 of this edition and rejoice Tradition of venerating relics on our new priest Fr Robert James, and Sophie Andreae, Vice Chair, Patrimony Committee, Archbishop George is seen receiving the relic from James Rubin, our new Deacon. Laurence Bryce. Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales owner of Enviro Waste. Below: A closer look at the relic And there is more to come! How lucky at Westminster Catholic Cathedral said, “Although we are as an archdiocese to have all very little is known about the life of St Clement, it would appear that he this new priestly blood infusing us as a was the third successor to St Peter in Rome. This is recorded by the virile Catholic faith. early Christian writer Tertullian (c155-240CE). “Relics are important to Catholics because they are part of the These young men are enhancing our physical remains of a saint after his or her death. Somehow contact priestly resources, taking up the burden with a relic imparts to us a unique link to the divine. Relics of early of serving us laity as our present older Christian martyrs were venerated from Roman times and this tradition priests are. continues to this day. Whilst the shrines of famous English saints such as St Cuthbert in Durham Cathedral and St Thomas a Becket at We are very lucky! Canterbury were destroyed at the English Reformation, on the continent Confirmations many Catholic churches house relics of important and much revered saints. The Basilica of St Peter’s in Rome is built about the crypt See the pages inside this newspaper. containing the bones of St. Peter himself. So many young people being confirmed; so many young faces joining we oldies Major relics in the Archdiocese in the Catholic faith. “We are delighted that the relic of St Clement, third Pope after St Peter, is finding a home among the displays of the Treasures of Westminster We congratulate them and those Cathedral exhibition.” parents, priests and others who have The body of the martyr priest St John Southworth lies in Westminster guided them along the road to confirmation. Cathedral and is venerated there. In every altar in a there are placed relics of martyrs and saints over which Mass is celebrated, linking us with the martyr saints of the early church. In the Archdiocese of Cardiff we are blessed with the major relics of St. David Lewis and St. John Kemble. James Rubin, owner of EnviroWaste said: “You can imagine our amazement when we realised our clearance teams had found a relic belonging to a former Pope – it’s not something you expect to see, even in our line of work. After launching our appeal, we were overjoyed to have the cathedral come forward. “Choosing an appropriate resting place was very important to us. Therefore, finding out that Westminster Cathedral was the previous owner was amazing. We think this is the best and safest place for the relic due to its importance to the church and to ensure that it won’t get lost again!”

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CONFIRMATIONS AT OUR LADY & ST PATRICK It was a Mediterranean hot day when four young people St Our Lady & St He then laid hands on the candidates, as did the parish priest Father Edmund Patrick's Church, Maesteg, were confirmed by Archbishop George. before each was anointed with the Oil of Chrism with the words "Be sealed with the They were Thea Ann Thomas, Matthew Clare, Jak Patrick Carson and Daniel Gift of the Holy Spirit. Anthony Emeney-Smith. Proud family members looked on as the young people received a hand of It was a heart-warming occasion as the Archbishop welcomed them into the applause from the congregation after receiving Communion from Archbishop Church after the renewal of Baptismal Promises, and following his Homily. George.

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St Mary’s, at Bridgend, is a new church replacing a former one. The architecture is stunning, breathtaking and was the ideal setting for the welcoming confirmation of a Inspirational head galaxy of young people from the churches in the Bridgend Deanery. This happy gathering in St Mary's, packed with relatives and friends of the young people being confirmed, was a true insight into the health of the Catholic Church in the Deanery...so many teacher retires young people being received, so many young people receiving the Oil of Chrism, so many young people as a witness to the bright future of the Church as we older ones fade away! This year marks the end of an Ieuan Wyn-Jones and the It was a most moving moment as Archbishop George asked the young people to renew their era for education in current Parish Priest of St. baptismal promises (they would not have remembered them as young babes in arms some 10 Grangetown, as one well Patrick’s RC Church, Canon to 14 years before). But their parents and relatives remembered and I detected many a moist known head teacher will Mike Evans - in nurturing the eye amongst them in this, a great moment in the lives of their girls and boys. retire after thirty eight years pupils faith and putting Gospel All of us present wish all those lovely young people many blessings on their journey of faith. of teaching in St. Patrick's values at the centre of school RC Primary School, the last life. He worked under two eighteen as headteacher. headteachers, Miss. Peggy Rein Mr. Paul Catris has educated and Miss. Christina Barry, and and nurtured hundreds of also worked closely with Mr. children in Grangetown by Martin Boyce, who was Chair of being an inspirational teacher Governors at the school for and a stalwart of education, fifteen years. with past pupils of his going on Mr. Catris, an all-round sports to become architects, fan and keen football, rugby policemen, firemen, gardeners, and baseball player, was well hairdressers and bankers. known in the community for his Several have followed him into football skills on the pitch. teaching - some actually at St. Under his leadership and Patrick's! Many past pupils have coaching, the school’s football, also remained in Grangetown rugby and baseball teams and have come back as became tough opponents and parents themselves with their a difficult team to beat! In 2005 own children having Mr. Catris he won an 'Inspirational as their Head Teacher. Teacher Award' from New Paul Catris started at the Directions in recognition of his school shortly after qualifying as dedication to ensuring the a teacher in 1980 and devoted success of his pupils and his himself to the school and the passion for teaching and again community for almost four in 2017, he won a Cardiff decades, whilst also raising four Council 'Inspire Award' for children with his wife Kathryn. taking a stand against bullying. He championed activities in the Pupils and staff will certainly school that would help build miss him very much as he has close community ties, from been a loyal, hands-on and inviting the community into the steadfast leader and he will school for special events to retire with the respect and love participating in the annual of all. Grangetown Festival Parade The school will be hosting a and annual Grangetown Inter- retirement party in the school school sports day. grounds on July 13th from 4- During his time as head, he 6p.m. for pupils and parents, has worked alongside five past and present , who would priests - Fr. Jack Fahy, Fr. like to wish him well. Bogdan Wera, Fr. Bill Lloyd, Fr. 6 CATHOLIC PEOPLE Mental Health First Aid: Mental Health problems are extremely common with one in four people experiencing some kind of mental health problem in any one year. Depression, stress and anxiety for instance, are widespread problems that affect thousands of people in Wales. Despite this, people do not always feel confident to discuss mental health or to offer the initial support that people need. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a two- day course which teaches participants how to perform basic ‘first aid’ for those exhibiting signs of mental health distress, just as they are commonly taught first aid for physical problems. Equipped with this New Evangelisation Summit comes to the UK knowledge, people are better able to deal appropriately with persons with mental At the beginning of May, evangelisation representatives from across England and Wales travelled to health problems and refer them to the Brentwood in Essex for the New Evangelisation Summit, an international summit with inspiring speakers best place to find appropriate help. sharing the importance of evangelisation. In June, the Archdiocese of Cardiff It was lovely to bring such a large Welsh contingent to the Summit with representation from the heavily subsidised a MHFA Course and 26 different deaneries across the diocese. We also had lots of opportunity to meet people people from the diocese, in a huge range fantastic people working for God’s mission in English dioceses, to share ideas and of ministries attended. They included aspirations. The Summit is broadcast to locations worldwide, this year being the first year it deacons and priests, school chaplains, came to the UK. We were also very fortunate to have the founders of the Summit, Josh teachers, SVP volunteers, sign-language Canning and Michael Dopp, fly over from Canada to join us. interpreters, Ministry of Presence group, and diocesan staff. They are all now better Do you want to bring NES to your local region? equipped to respond to a person in crisis, Get in touch ([email protected] / 02920365965) and we can look at how we bring to minister to their brothers and sisters in this fantastic conference to our hometowns. Christ as they welcome and support people with mental health difficulties. How can we get closer

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On Saturday 9th June, Sr Monica training as teacher, Sister taught in celebrated her Golden Jubilee of senior schools in the Cardiff Religious Profession as a Sister of Archdiocese before being appointed St Joseph of Annecy. as Novice Mistress. Sister was then 50 years of commitment and elected as Superior General of the dedication is truly something to Congregation, based in Annecy, celebrate and it really was a golden France – a post she fulfilled with great occasion. Friends and family came vision and energy for 12 years. This from Ireland, Australia and Canada to involved numerous visits to Sisters not , Cwmbran and only in Europe but also throughout Sisters of St Joseph travelled from India and West Africa. Subsequently various parts of the UK, from Africa, Sister has become deeply involved in France and India to share in the joy of the study and sharing of the spirituality the day. and writings of Fr Jean-Pierre Medaille, The Mass was celebrated by Abp. the French Jesuit who founded the George Stack joined by Canon John Sisters of St. Joseph. This latter work is Griffiths, Parish Priest of Cwmbran, and spreading internationally and Fr Frank Morrisey OMI from Canada, a continues to grow. long-standing friend of Sr Monica. In his homily Fr Frank referred to Family members proclaimed the these many achievements, while Readings and the very young grand- pointing out that, important as these nephews, with a little help from the undoubtedly are, the real celebration is grown-ups, brought the gifts of bread that of the life of commitment and and wine to the Archbishop. deep prayer which has characterised Sr. Monica, originally from Allihies in these 50 years of Sr Monica’s life as a the far west of County Cork, entered professed Sister of St Joseph. with the Sisters of St Joseph at It was in that spirit of faith that Sr committing herself to a life of St. Joseph. Llantarnam, over 50 years ago. After Monica then renewed her Vows, re- dedication and service as a Sister of After the Mass everyone gathered for a celebratory meal with time for meeting one another and recalling events of that 50 year journey. It was a joyous and memorable day On the Friday for everyone. before Corpus Congratulations, Sr Monica. Ad Multos Christi Sunday, Annos! the Northern Arc Parishes in Cardiff (St Teilo’s with Our Lady of Lourdes, Wanted for the Christ the King, St Brigid’s with Missions St Paul’s, and St Philip Evans) joined with the Large Statues (Even damaged regular members ones), old vestments, pictures, of the First church fittings, rosaries, prayer Friday Vigils to hold a books, religious books, relics etc. Eucharistic Procession through the Please ring streets of Mr. B. Ferris KSC, Llanedeyrn. Local residents 102 Moor St, Earlsdon, were intrigued at Coventry CV5 6EY the procession of enthusiastic Tel: 02476 676986 Catholics, pictured here, singing in honour of the Blessed Sacrament as we passed through the Coed-y-Gores estate and stopped at three H. TOVEY • J. TOVEY stations for J. CORTEN • R. DALE Benediction. The K. FOSTER • D. O’CONNELL whole Catholic community appreciated the opportunity to 01633 266848 come together to celebrate our Newport Funeral Home, faith. 9/11 Cardiff Road, Newport (opposite Royal Hospital) Parishes unite in honour www.toveybros.co.uk A trusted family business serving of the Blessed Sacrament local families and the community in South East Wales for six generations 8 CATHOLIC PEOPLE Our priests on their annual retreat!

At the end of May, 14 priests of the Archdiocese made their annual retreat at run 11-15 May 2020 and be led by scripture scholar Revd John Hemer, a Mill Hill Abbey, a Benedictine centre near Reading. Missionary. Archbishop George joined the group for the first two days. Dom Godric Timney, a monk with decades of experience as a school teacher and parish priest, Pictured here (left to right): Archbishop George Stack and Fathers, Gareth encouraged the gathered clergy with his gentle reminders of the key values which Leyshon, Chris Hancock MHM, Liam Hennessy, Paul Millar, Joe Boardman, Silvio lie at the heart of priestly ministry. Briffa, Mike Evans, John Boye, Brian Gray, Mike Doyle, William Isaac, Ambrose The priests decided to return to Douai for the 2020 diocesan retreat, which will Walsh, Edmund Neizer and John Kelly Welcome to Deacon Laurence

There was an air of celebration at Allen Hall Seminary in London when three of the seminarians were ordained to the Diaconate – and one was for our own diocese. Summer of Ordinations begins Laurence Bryce, who is originally from Portsmouth and studied at Cardiff University, as new priest ordained has been in formation for the As the Church celebrated the early martyrs response to God’s call i.e. “Are you real?”. He Archdiocese of Cardiff since Ss. Marcellinus and Peter (2nd June), there reminded all present that the work of formation 2013. Deacon Laurence spent was celebration at Cardiff Cathedral as has only just begun and to be truly authentic in a successful year long pastoral Archbishop George Stack ordained Fr. ministry, word and action, Fr. Robert will placement at St. Philip Evans, Robert James to the priesthood. continue to unite himself more closely through Llanederyn and for the past Fr. James who is originally from St. Patrick’s prayer and his ministry to Christ whom he will year has worked part time at parish in Grangetown, Cardiff, completed his encounter in the thousands of people he will Newman House, the Catholic formation at Allen Hall Seminary in London and meet in the decades of ministry ahead (pray Chaplaincy to the University of was presented to the Archbishop for ordination God). London. by Canon Roger Taylor, the seminary rector. The Ordination Mass was followed by Laurence was ordained to The congregation sang with gusto the hymn celebrations in the Cornerstone. The newly the Diaconate along with his ‘Sweet Heart of Jesus’ in reference to the ordained Fr. Robert James will take up his first classmates by Archbishop impending celebration of the Feast of the Most post as assistant priest within All Saints parish George who reminded the Sacred Heart. Newport in the coming months. The ordination Deacons to be that the Diaconate should not be seen as a ‘transitional Present among the congregation with Fr. marks the start of a summer of ordinations for ministry’ on the way to priesthood. Rather it is an office that is retained Robert’s extensive family including his parents, the diocese with two more ordinations to the for the rest of their lives with a purpose of focussing the faithful. siblings, nephews and nieces. Also present priesthood and an ordination to the Diaconate He said: “The bishop and the priest retain the diaconal office whilst were members of various faith communities in the coming weeks. they minister to God’s people, empowering them to fulfil their baptismal around Cardiff due to his long standing Please continue to keep all of our role as a priestly people. A telling reminder of that truth is given by Pope connection with Cardiff University and the seminarians in your prayers and continue daily Francis when he washes feet at the Mass of Chrism and takes off his associated chaplaincy. prayers for an increase of Vocations within our vestments to reveal the deacon’s stole. During the homily, Archbishop George spoke diocese. “In sharing in the Sacrament of Orders, the deacon is authorised and of the wider question society has for those Ad multos annos. empowered to order, direct, focus the attention of the people on their who seemly turn their back on the world in dignity as baptised members of the Body of Christ”.

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