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The Pope St Joseph’s Church, welcomes Aberdare celebrates our bishops 150 years Page 3 Pages 4/5 NEW INCLUSIVE 3-16 CATHOLIC SCHOOL PROPOSED IN MERTHYR TYDFIL By James Campbell 2019, initially operating across the proposal is accepted there governors of the Catholic schools schools involved should be given the four current sites until the will be “ring fencing” for in Merthyr Tydfil are among those the opportunity to make their Officers from the Council new school building has been recruitment for all other to be consulted on these views known about this proposal. and the Archdiocese of completed.” teaching and associated staff proposals. Meetings have already been held Cardiff have been carrying It is proposed that the posts to staff within the with parents, pupils and staff at all out informal consultation primary section of the school existing schools in the first Consultation Document the schools to fall in with the meetings on the future of will be for 525 with an instance. consultation period of Monday 3rd Catholic education in admission number of 35. The The proposal will have You can read the full Consultation September to Sunday 14th Merthyr Tydfil since 2015 to secondary section will be for many educational benefits Document at: October. address issues needed to 600, with an admission including: http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/cr Archbishop George said: “I achieve long-term number of 120. There would eationofsingle3-16catholicschool firmly support this proposal which sustainability for Catholic be separate playgrounds for • The all-important continuity where there is also a Consultation will create a new 3-16 Catholic education within the primary and secondary pupils. and development of Response form which needs to be School and a strong, nurturing borough and the need to teaching and learning at the returned to Merthyr County environment. It will build on the modernise. Catchment area current transitional stage of Borough Council by no later than ethos, successes and As part of the overall Key Stage 2 Sunday 14th October 2018. achievements already recognised proposal the Welsh The catchment area of the • Opportunities to provide The proposers of the in the four separate schools it will Government, the Council and proposed new school covers staff with continuing Consultation Document, Merthyr replace. the Diocesan Authority are the whole of the County professional development County Borough Council and the committed to investing Borough of Merthyr Tydfil and, opportunities by enabling Archdiocese of Cardiff firmly “Your children deserve approximately £27 million to in addition, the Parishes of them to gain experience believe that the pupils of all nothing less.” replace the current schools’ Aberdare, Hirwaun, Glynneath, within an ‘all through’ buildings of St Illtyd’s, St Tredegar, Ebbw Vale and learning environment Mary’s and St Aloysius primary Brynmawr. There will be no • A release of funding to be schools and Bishop Hedley changes to the current reinvested into learning and High school with a purpose- provision of home to school teaching built 3-16 school. free transport. • Streamlined communication If the proposal is agreed A temporary governing between parents and staff and implemented the existing body will be expected to with a single point of schools would close on 31st appoint a new executive head contact throughout a pupil’s August 2019. The new school teacher, a post to be school career would start on 1st September advertised nationally and, if Parents, pupils, staff and

When this picture was taken Bill Mulry, an English teacher at Bishop Hedley said he was so pleased with the wonderful experience students had during a drama session. He added: “Students from all ability ranges engaged enthusiastically with the project … The benefits of this unique learning experience will resonate throughout their lives. “It was particularly heartening to see the growth in confidence … of quieter students who positively blossomed during the sessions.” Hopefully this inspirational photo will sum up the optimistic future of the new 3-16 school in Merthyr Tydfil. 2 CATHOLIC PEOPLE MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS SECOND WORLD DAY OF THE POOR 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 18 November 2018 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him

he World Day of the Poor in their regard cannot be limited to wishes to be a small a kind of assistance – as useful Tanswer that the Church and as providential as this may be throughout the world gives to in the beginning – but requires a the poor of every kind and in “loving attentiveness” (Evangelii every land, lest they think that Gaudium, 199) that honours the their cry has gone unheard. It person as such and seeks out his may well be like a drop of water or her best interests. in the desert of poverty, yet it In the Bible, the poor live in the can serve as a sign of sharing certainty that God intervenes on with those in need, and enable their behalf to restore their dignity. them to sense the active Poverty is not something that presence of a brother or a anyone desires, but is caused by sister. selfishness, pride, greed and The poor do not need injustice. These are evils as old as the level of social life. God’s how they can escape! They haughty, but associate with intermediaries, but the personal the human race itself, but also act of liberation is a saving act are waiting for someone to the lowly” (12:15- 16). This is involvement of all those who hear sins in which the innocent are for those who lift up to him come up to them and say: the vocation of each of their cry. The concern of believers caught up, with tragic effects at their sorrow and distress. The “Take heart; rise, he is calling Christ’s followers; the ideal for bondage of poverty is you” (v. 49). which we must constantly shattered by the power of The poor are the first to strive is ever greater ARCHBISHOP God’s intervention. Many of recognize God’s presence conformity to the “mind of the Psalms recount and and to testify to his closeness Jesus Christ” (Phil 2:5). GEORGE’S celebrate this history of in their lives. God remains I invite my brother bishops, ENGAGEMENTS salvation mirrored in the faithful to his promise; and priests, and especially personal life of the poor: “For even in the darkness of the deacons, who have received he has not despised or night, he does not withhold the laying on of hands for the OCTOBER 2018 abhorred the affliction of the the warmth of his love and service of the poor (cf. Acts afflicted; and he has not hid consolation. However, for the 6:1-7), as well as religious Monday 8th Mass for School and College Staff. St. Joseph’s Newport. his face from him, but has poor to overcome their and all those lay faithful – 6.30pm heard, when he cried to him” oppressive situation, they men and women – who in (Ps 22:24). need to sense the presence parishes, associations and Tuesday 9th Meeting with the Ordinariate. The Cornerstone. 3pm I find it moving to know that of brothers and sisters who ecclesial movements make Wednesday 10th Mass in Thanksgiving for the NHS. All Saints Ebbw Vale. many poor people identify are concerned for them and, tangible the Church’s 7pm with the blind beggar by opening the doors of their response to the cry of the Thursday 11th Meeting at St. David’s Sixth Form College 2pm Bartimaeus mentioned by the hearts and lives, make them poor, to experience this World Friday 12th Chapter Mass at St. David’s Cathedral 11am. Consultors evangelist Mark (cf. 10:46- feel like friends and family. Day as a privileged moment Meeting 52). Bartimaeus “was sitting Only in this way can the poor of new evangelization. The Tuesday 23rd House 9.30am by the roadside to beg” (v. discover “the saving power at poor evangelize us and help Thursday 25th Aberystwyth 6pm 46); having heard that Jesus work in their lives” and “put us each day to discover the was passing by, “he began to them at the centre of the beauty of the Gospel. Let us cry out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of Church’s pilgrim way” not squander this grace-filled David, have mercy on me’” (v. (Evangelii Gaudium, 198). On opportunity. On this day, may 47). “Many rebuked him, this World Day, we are asked all of us feel that we are in telling him to be silent; but he to fulfil the words of the debt to the poor, because, in cried out all the more” (v. 48). Psalm: “The afflicted shall eat hands outstretched to one The Son of God heard his and be satisfied” (Ps22:26). I another, a salvific encounter plea and said: “What do you would like this year’s, and all can take place to strengthen want me to do for you?” The future World Days, to be our faith, inspire our charity blind man said to him, celebrated in a spirit of joy at and enable our hope to ARCHDIOCESAN DIARY OF EVENTS “Master, let me receive my the rediscovery of our advance securely on our path sight” (v. 51). This Gospel capacity for togetherness. towards the Lord who is to BEL – Belmont Abbey – The Retreats Secretary - email: story makes visible what the Praying together as a come. [email protected] or tel: 07799 811 646. All retreats begin with Vespers Psalm proclaims as a community and sharing a Full message from the Holy at 6.00 pm – check-in at Hedley Lodge from mid afternoon promise. Bartimaeus is a poor meal on Sunday is an Father is at LL – Ty Croeso Centre, Llantarnam Abbey, Cwmbran tel: 01633 867317 person who finds himself experience that brings us http://w2.vatican.va/content/ PRC – Pastoral Resources Centre, 910 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff tel: 029 20360044 lacking things as essential as back to the earliest Christian francesco/en/messages/pove St.P – St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Street, Cardiff CF24 3BA sight and the ability to work community. ri/documents/papa- for a living. How many people The words of the Apostle francesco_20180613_messa October today feel in the same Paul invite us to a fully ggio-ii-giornatamondiale- 8th Mass for School and College Staff. St. Joseph’s Newport. 6.30pm situation! Lack of basic means evangelical solidarity with the poveri-2018.html 10th Mass in Thanksgiving for the NHS. All Saints Ebbw Vale. 7pm of subsistence, weaker and less gifted 19th-21st The Human Side of the Saints. BEL marginalization due to a members of the body of November reduced capacity for work, Christ: “If one member suffers, “The poor are the 2nd-4th Chagall’s Bible. BEL various forms of social all suffer together; if one 10th A day retreat in the month of holy souls. BEL enslavement, despite all our member is honoured, all first to recognize 16th-18th I Call you Friends. BEL human progress... How many rejoice together” (1 Cor poor people today are like 12:26). In his Letter to the God’s presence To list Archdiocesan and Deanery Events in this Diary contact: Dr James Campbell-Editor. Archbishop’s House, 43 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HD. Bartimaeus, sitting on the Romans, Paul also tells us: and to testify to Tel: (029) 2022 0411 Fax: (029) 2037 9036 roadside and looking for “Rejoice with those who Email: [email protected] meaning in their lives! How rejoice, weep with those who his closeness in Articles to be received by the 20th of the month for inclusion in the following many of them wonder why weep. Live in harmony with month. they have fallen so far and one another; do not be their lives” CATHOLIC PEOPLE 3 The Pope welcomes our bishops

Archbishop George and the other Wales and England bishops were in Editorial Rome to brief the Holy Father on church affairs. Here are reflections on the visit. Holy See we have found a spirit of true Masses of As we end our visit, ‘ad limina peace is secure. His life is serene. cooperation. Everywhere we have been Apostolorum’, we offer these We know, because he showed us encouraged and given helpful advice. We have reflections on our days his heart. It is the heart of a loving seen clear evidence that the life of the Catholic Thanksgiving communities of England and Wales is together in Rome. On Friday 28 father. You can see on page 8 a moving generally well respected and even admired September, we were immensely In our turn, we affirmed our description of the Welsh National here in Rome. Our reports of the Eucharistic privileged to share deep communion with him and Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2018. conversation with Pope Francis promised him our love, support Congress ‘Adoremus’ have been well received, for over two hours. It was a and prayers. We expressed as has the strength of our compassionate Led by Archbishop George, volunteer adult most remarkable and intimate confidently these sentiments on outreach to those in need. helpers and pilgrims took part in a full experience. behalf of all the faithful Catholics Indeed, the leaders of Catholic charitable religious programme which included a of England and Wales. works from England and Wales were present in Mass at the Grotto, a visit to the healing Pope Francis We spoke with the Holy Father Rome at this same time, at the instigation of baths and a reflective and peaceful water We asked the Holy Father for a about the difficulties of fulfilling Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) and we ceremony. message which we could bring our role as bishops. In turn he were able to spend time and pray together. back to our dioceses, to our reflected on the importance of In encouraging this work of outreach, Pope It is also fitting that we highlight the healing priests and people. His message prayer and preaching in our lives, Francis urged us always to walk with those at Lourdes along with the oncoming Mass was simple: we are to live the gift and of paternal closeness to our engaged in its projects so as to draw them of Thanksgiving for the National Health of our faith with joy. Joy was his priests and people, with care and nearer to the Lord who is the source of Service on 9th October at All Saints, Ebbw great emphasis. He explained that with firm justice. He spoke of the compassion and mercy. We know so well that Vale, the Parliamentary seat of Aneurin this joy is rooted firmly in our encouragement he wishes to give it is from our prayer, especially before the Bevin relationship with Jesus. It is a joy to priests today, who. can Blessed Sacrament, that the mission of each of of knowing that he is with us; of sometimes feel vulnerable in the the baptised truly springs. Aneurin Bevan was one of the most knowing the presence of the Holy face of difficult circumstances, in important ministers of the post-war Labour Spirit at work in our lives, drawing a critical environment. He spoke, ‘Firsts’ government and the chief architect of the and guiding us towards the will of movingly, of the wounds inflicted In a number of our visits we have been National Health Service. God; a joy of knowing our by abuse and neglect, wounds accompanied by two bishops of the Church of Heavenly Father is waiting for us, that wreak such harm in the lives England, Bishop Martin Warner and Bishop He was born on 15 November 1897 in longing to hold us in his embrace of its victims and in the life of the Christopher Foster. On one occasion we were Tredegar. His father was a miner and the of loving mercy. This is the joy of Church. Wherever they are found, joined by Sister Frances Orchard CJ of the poor working class family in which Bevan the faith by which we are to live. these are wounds in the Body of Conference of Religious in England and Wales. grew up gave him first-hand experience of He added that this joy is the Christ and are painful to touch. He We also visited the Pontifical Commission for the problems of poverty and disease. source of lasting peace in our encouraged us, in our pastoral Communication, whose Prefect, Dr Paolo hearts and lives, no matter our work, never to neglect even the Ruffini, is a layman. These are all ‘firsts’ - Bevan left school at 13 and began working circumstances. tiny flames of faith that exist in so examples of openness and change. in a local colliery. He became a trades union As we spoke with Pope Francis many communities and people. Our ‘ad limina’ visit is now completed. We activist and won a scholarship to study in we realised, more and more, that have celebrated Mass together in the four London. In 1929, he was elected as the he simply radiates this joy and Roman Curia great Roman basilicas, at the tomb of St Peter Labour member of parliament for Ebbw peace. He is indeed gifted with a We have been given a warm and the tomb of St Paul. We have been Vale. unique grace of the Holy Spirit of welcome in our visits to all the embraced by the Successor of Peter, Pope God. departments of the Roman Curia. Francis. Our pilgrimage has been richly After the landslide Labour victory in the Even in this time of turmoil, the We were asked to speak freely blessed and we are glad to share this sense of 1945 general election, Bevan was appointed Holy Father is so clearly rooted in about our endeavours and the deep encouragement and powerful grace minister of health, responsible for God and blessed by God. His problems. In the officials of the we have received. establishing the National Health Service. Pope Francis commended us to our Blessed On 5 July 1948, the government took over Lady, Mary our Mother, reflecting beautifully on responsibility for all medical services and her role as the ‘untier of knots’, a deep there was free diagnosis and treatment for devotion in his own life. May she always be at all. our side. We pray that God bless and strengthen our This was one of the great, if not the Holy Father, Pope Francis. May God guide us greatest, social change in our country. in all our ways that we may share the joy of our faith and the ways of peace. Our Mass of Thanksgiving honours the See statement of bishops on child abuse - memory of Nye and also the doctors, page 5 nurses and staff of our NHS today.

The Holy Father speaks to Archbishop George about the refugee families resident on Vatican property. He was pleased to know of the refugee families resident in the Archdiocese of Cardiff.

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By Tony Lynch of St Therese, Hirwaun, Chair of the Pastoral Advisory Council, who welcomed Archbishop George in a great day for Aberdare Catholics.

Menevia. “High Mass was celebrated at 11 am in a church filled to its utmost capacity. Earlier in the morning four masses were offered up at 7, 8, 8.30 and 9 o’clock in order to give the poor and devout congregation an opportunity of approaching the altar and joining in homage to Him in whose honour they had at last succeeded in erecting this lovely temple” as it was reported in the Aberdare Times of 26 September 1868. So it is apt that we are tonight celebrating the anniversary on the exact date. Confirmation was first administered here in 1873, by Bishop Brown, and then by Bishop Parish Priest Fr John Boye, Archbishop George and servers Hedley in 1877. Catholic education in a purpose built building in Elizabeth Street commenced in hank you Your Grace for 1878 with children previously having been coming to St Joseph’s to help taught in the Church. Green Willow Funerals Tcelebrate its 150th Anniversary At this time the Parish Priest, a Fr Hamelin had plans to build Catholic Churches in Personalised Funeral Services and Funeral Plans as the Catholic Church for the town Hirwaun and Mountain Ash laying the of Aberdare. groundwork for Churches there which continue A little bit of history of how the church came to serve those Catholic communites at this about: In 1853 there were some 300 Catholics present time. in Aberdare with a further 200 in Hirwaun. In During the last 50 years St Joseph’s has the 1850s and 60s priests travelled to the been served by Canon Casulich, Frs Clive town of Aberdare to say mass on Sundays and Loosemore, Raymond O’Shea, John Kelly, mass was said in a number of public houses, William Boxhall and Mark Rowles. e.g. The Horse and Groom in High Street and The Baileys Arms in Victoria St., (later Barclays Priests who have served us Bank). The last place mass was said before the opening of St Joseph’s was the Cardiff Bringing things to the present time, with the Castle Inn, which later became Victor Freed’s shortage of priests affecting many areas Music Shop in town. including the Cynon Valley, the present Parish The Baptismal Register for the area of Mary Immaculate came into being in 2007 All profits donated to charity commenced in July 1854. when the three Churches, St Joseph, St Prior to 1865, the whole valley from Treforest Therese of Lisieux and Our Lady of Lourdes Caring, sensitive bespoke funeral services to Hirwaun was served by just one priest until came together under one priest, Fr Mark a Fr Dawson became the priest when Rowles. Aberdare became a separate Parish in 1865. In the short time since, as well as Fr Mark Telephone 02920 52 42 00 It was this Fr Dawson who, with the help of a we have had Frs Silvio Briffa, Richard Aziati Mrs Russell and Mrs Evans of the Cardiff and John Boye, who is our current Parish Castle Inn had the Church built. Priest, look after our spiritual needs. So, very many congratulations are extended We welcome no-obligation enquiries September 1868 to St Joseph’s Church and to the present parishioners who continue to promulgate the and cater for ‘pre-need’ funeral Some here thought that the anniversary was in Catholic faith in Aberdare. May this also plans which help: October but it seems not to be the case. continue in the whole Parish so that the three St Joseph’s Church was solemnly opened Churches can continue to provide places of on 20th September 1868 by the Rt Rev Dr worship for the three separate Catholic Thomas Brown, Bishop of Newport and communities for many years to come. Limit costs

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The opening hymn sung by the congregation Bishops discuss impact of child abuse reports The Dominican influence as shown in the sanctuary As we gather in Rome for our visit 'ad take the lead in handling every allegation of Limina Apostolorum', we have spent time abuse, whether from the distant past or the together reflecting again on the impact of present day. They do so in accordance with the recent reports containing stark our nationally agreed protocols, to be followed revelations of child sexual abuse within the in all cases, including the steps to be taken if Catholic Church, including in England and allegations of abusive behaviour were to be Wales, and of evident failures of local made against a bishop. We have established leadership. a National Catholic Safeguarding Commission These reports make it clear that both (the NCSC), with a strong majority bishops and religious leaders, in various membership of experts, independent of the places, failed to protect the children in their authority structures of the Catholic Church. care from those who have done them great Much has been achieved. Much is to be harm. In particular, the failures of bishops to learned. listen or give credence to those who have These recent reports, shocking as they are, ST DAVID’S CATHOLIC courageously spoken out about the profound have caused us to reflect again on our own damage they have suffered through childhood leadership and on the responsibilities we hold abuse, together with the steps some have in England and Wales for ensuring that SIXTH FORM taken in order to cover up or minimise the safeguarding is embedded in every aspect of abuse that became known, are a great the life of the Church. betrayal of the trust placed in them by the Today we have decided to ask the National Inspiring and supporting success since 1987 faithful and of the responsibilities that come Catholic Safeguarding Commission to with episcopal office. commission an entirely independent and Throughout our 'ad Limina' visit here in comprehensive review of the safeguarding Rome, the impact and consequences of the structures that currently operate within the shame and sorrow we feel will constantly be in Catholic Church in England and Wales. our hearts and in our prayers, especially as we Importantly, we will seek to ensure that the come to pray at the tomb of St Peter and at voices of the victims and survivors of abuse, the tomb of St Paul, key moments in our visit. through the Survivors Advisory Panel These themes will also be part of our established by the NCSC, fully inform the conversation with Pope Francis, when we review and its recommendations. meet with him on Friday. Our visit, then, has a In calling for this review, we are taking an penitential heart, as in communion with important step towards meeting the Holy bishops throughout the world, we seek Father’s recent injunction in his ‘Letter to the forgiveness from the Lord and grace for our People of God’ in respect of sexual abuse: “no future ministry. effort must be spared to create a culture able to prevent such situations from happening” Steps to be taken (20 August 2018). Each bishop has decided that he will take We have also reflected on the practical steps steps to set aside time for the purpose of we must take. We do so in the light of all that meeting with victims and survivors of clerical has been achieved since the Report of Lord abuse who live in his diocese. This will be Nolan in 2001. We have endeavoured to build done in cooperation with the Diocesan a culture of safeguarding within the Church's Safeguarding Coordinator, to assist the bishop parishes and religious communities in England in responding in the best possible way to and Wales, thereby providing a safe those who speak to him, in his pastoral role as Join us at our open evenings on the environment for all. In every parish there is a their bishop, of their pain, hurt and anger. 14th & 21st November, 5pm - 8pm Parish Safeguarding Representative. In every May God guide us during this week and in Diocese, there is a Safeguarding Coordinator this work, that the voice of Christ, crying out in and a Diocesan Safeguarding Commission, those who have suffered, may be heard with Register online at www.stdavidscollege.ac.uk composed of experts in the main disciplines compassion and discernment. needed for effective safeguarding. It is these See article on page 3 for final Ad Limina experts and independent Commissions that statement 6 CATHOLIC PEOPLE Adoremus: Rejuvination of Euchoristic adoration in our parishes

Cardinal Nichols processes in public with the Blessed Sacrament

The National Eucharistic Congress named demand for the main congress day with Adoremus took place in Liverpool between delegates coming forward from all the deaneries 7th-9th September 2018 with full of the Archdiocese. All age groups were The Great Commission participation from all twenty two dioceses in represented from ten years old to over eighty England and Wales. years old! Additionally, a good proportion of Eucharistic Congresses are gatherings of delegates decided not just to go for the main By Mary Ivory clergy, religious and laity which promote an congress day but for the three days of the event. awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in The following paragraphs describe the content of What is the great commission? How do we go make disciples? the life and mission of the Church. each day of the Adoremus Eucharistic Congress. (Matthew 28:19) Incidentally, the last National Eucharistic On Friday 7th September there was a warm We are all commissioned by Jesus to go make disciples. It was Jesus’ Congress took place in 1908 and permissions welcome to the Echo Arena from Archbishop last word to His disciples before He was taken up to heaven and seated for a public procession with the Blessed McMahon followed by the ‘symposium day’ with at the right hand of God the Father. When we hear the word “disciples” Sacrament were refused. The Adoremus a full programme of talks, workshops, prayer and we should not assume that it is someone else's job or be afraid or think Eucharistic Congress had therefore been one worship. ‘it’s not for me’. hundred and ten years in the making! Adoremus is a Latin word that means let us An inspirational address 2018 at Mary Immaculate High School, Wenvoe, CF5 5QZ adore. Cardinal Nichols described the essence of On Saturday 8th September there was the main Our churches exist today because of the radical movement of Jesus’ the Adoremus Eucharistic Congress in his ‘congress day’ where over eight thousand disciples; gathering believers to worship God, healing the sick and by pastoral letter for Corpus Christi in 2017 when he people gathered together in the Echo Arena. teaching them about love - love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit which wrote ‘through this event and all the preparation Bishop Robert Barron inspired all present with ultimately changed history. Yet millions today are content to be mere taking place before it, we seek to rejuvenate two key note speeches centring on the meaning observers at church, many have left the church because of broken Eucharistic adoration in our parishes as the of the Mass. In addition a thought provoking talk hearts and cynicism about the Church, many more leave because they source of strength for our lives and for our was given by Magnus Macfarlane-Barrow from do not have a complete understanding or experience of God’s Great mission, that of making present the love and Mary’s Meals drawing upon experiences of how Love. They don’t have a personal love story to tell. compassion of Jesus in our society.’ powerful prayer is before the Blessed Sacrament. If I were to ask you “Do You love Jesus?” and your answer is “yes”, well, Adoration took place at the end of the congress being a disciple is just that. It’s talking about the person you love to Planning for Adoremus day as all of the Bishops of England and Wales others, telling others how much you love Jesus, how great your Within the Archdiocese of Cardiff preparations for united with all the delegates knelt before the relationship is with Him, how Jesus speaks to you, teaches you, guides the historic Adoremus Eucharistic Congress had Blessed Sacrament. One delegate commented you, protects you and is with you always. This is the true meaning of been on going for over eighteen months before that it was like being present in the heart of the being a disciple and when others see this love you have for Jesus and the event. An Adoremus preparation day was Church as over eight thousand people knelt in His love for you, they too will want to have that same love. Making held on 17th March 2018 at St. David’s Catholic silent adoration. disciples is simply your love story with Jesus that you are sharing with College in Cardiff with an open invitation to every On Sunday 9th September two morning others. Do you have a love story to tell? diocese in England and Wales to participate. Masses were celebrated respectively by 1 John 4 v16-18: “God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, Archbishop George Stack gave an inspirational Archbishop McMahon and Cardinal Nichols at and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so keynote speech to a packed venue in which he the Metropolitan Cathedral. Following the that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world, spoke of how ‘the Cross remains constant as the 11:30am Mass, there was the much anticipated we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love.” world turns.’ Following the keynote speech, our public procession of the Blessed Sacrament, This is a unique opportunity to share in a New Life! Archbishop led those present in a period of pictured here, through the streets of Liverpool. With prayer, worship and a series of talks over two days, come and hear adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. There Despite the heavy rain, the streets were packed what the Lord is planning for our lives. Through the Light of Jesus was participation from as far afield as Dorset for this historic moment. This would have been Covenant Community “come and learn more of God’s Love”. despite the threat of heavy snow! unthinkable 110 years ago. Please do not miss this great opportunity! Your Church Needs You! This A coordinated strategy was deployed under The delegates came back from Liverpool event is FREE the direction and guidance of our Archbishop for inspired with a deeper sense of the relationship Further information & registration forms can be found at your the locally appointed Diocesan Representative between the encounter with Christ in the Parish Email: [email protected] FB: Covenant Group for Adoremus to travel around the parishes of the Eucharist and the discovery of their own mission. Wales Archdiocese in order to seek out delegates to For anyone wishing to find out more about the God is waking up His people today to fall in love with Him again, those participate by travelling to Liverpool. This strategy Adoremus Eucharistic Congress please follow who will risk anything and sacrifice everything to be the dynamic, world- proved a tremendous success with many parish the link on the website of the Archdiocese of Cardiff. changing disciples for His Gospel and for His Church. When Jesus visits resulting in scores of bookings. returns will He find us caring for His bride even more than for our own The culmination of the hard work was that three coaches were needed to cope with the Christian Mahoney Diocesan Representative lives? CATHOLIC PEOPLE 7 Diocese set to welcome further refugees as Newport parish opens wide the door

“Faced with the tragedy of tens of thousands we (the Church) are welcome its first of refugees who are fleeing death by war and called to do what we tenants on Thursday by hunger, and who are on a path toward a can to help relieve the as two refugee hope for life, the Gospel calls us to be suffering of others. families move into the neighbors to the smallest and most This magnificent houses. Eva Abdulla abandoned, to give them concrete hope …. building is an & Gahada Yassin of May every parish, every religious community, expression of concrete the Council’s every monastery, every sanctuary in Europe action embodying Vulnerable Persons host a family, starting with my diocese of Gospel Values and Resettlement Scheme Rome” answering the call of (VPRS) have worked Pope Francis - Angelus - 6th September 2015 Pope Francis” he said. closely with the Also present at the Diocese throughout focus on the threefold Representatives of the Diocese and Newport City Council gathered for the dedication of the It is almost 3 years refugee families. ceremony was the project, and was call of Christ ‘To love houses led by Archbishop George Stack since our Holy The work has been Councillor Mark project managed by God; to love our fellowship for the events or the Father, Pope done in partnership Whitcutt, Deputy Mr Christopher Jones, neighbour; and to people of Newport integration of those Francis, spoke these with Newport City Leader of Newport the Diocesan Property make disciples’ as a and those who have being welcomed into words to the crowd Council as part of a City Council and Manager and joint focus for moving fled home in the midst the city, and the gathered in St. relocation agreement Council member for Architect. The forward. He recalled: of crises. Fr. Michael formation of existing Peter’s Square for the city has with the equalities. He Diocese is committed “St. Michael’s church has already begun communities to assist the weekly Sunday U.K. government. The expressed the to working closely with and its presbytery talks with the VPRS to those coming into Angelus. In that time Council has gratitude of the local authorities on were made possible aid local community Newport. Dioceses around the committed to housing council to the Catholic social action within the with the pennies and world have 50 refugee families Church for making the community. the labour of Irish answered the call by over 5 years as part of building available and Archbishop George Immigrants in the 19th housing those the UK Government’s spoke of the important expressed his great century. Today’s fleeing from resettlement plan for link between civic hope that as the local event brings things full Wanted for the Humanitarian Crises 20,000 refugees. authorities and community of St. circle as the house is, around the world. With the work religious organisations Michael’s, Pillgwenlly fittingly repurposed, to The Archdiocese of completed at St. working together in prepare to welcome welcome modern day Missions Cardiff has already Michael’s two families times of need. Mr. the two families this immigrants who Large Statues (Even damaged welcomed refugees in are now able to take Whitcutt said that the may be the beginning search for freedom our capital city; and up residence bringing project undertaken by of a wider outreach and a better life in ones), old vestments, pictures, today Archbishop Newport to 15 families the Diocese is “… a within Newport Newport”. Archbishop church fittings, rosaries, prayer George Stack housed within the city. bold statement of joint through the All Saints George and Fr. books, religious books, relics etc. dedicated two houses Speaking at the working with faith parish with its now Michael have in our second city, dedication ceremony communities & nine church committed the parish Please ring Newport. The parish Archbishop George partners” and hopes communities. to working closely with of All Saints, Newport spoke of the need for that the Diocese and Fr. Michael Doyle, Newport City Council Mr. B. Ferris KSC, has taken the disused concrete action for Newport City Council parish priest of All and the Vulnerable 102 Moor St, Earlsdon, presbytery at St. those in need. can work closely in Saints, told how he Persons Resettlement Michael’s, Pillgwenlly “Praying for refugees the future on other and the Pastoral Team Scheme to provide Coventry CV5 6EY and converted it into every Sunday is one projects. have now called upon opportunities for Tel: 02476 676986 two three bedroom thing, but as a The converted the expanded ‘All outreach, education, homes to house Christian community presbytery will Saints, Newport’ to housing, and Biggest Catholic Youth Festival!! More than 20 young people (16-28 years old) from our Hannah Roberts from Whitchurch who came back to the Archdiocese travelled to Walsingham in Norfolk over the festival for the second time this year said “Youth 2000 was a August bank-holiday for the biggest Catholic Youth great opportunity for me to learn more about my faith. The Festival of the year. We joined with hundreds of other workshops run by Youth 2000, not only enabled me to make H. TOVEY • J. TOVEY young people from all over the UK gathering together to lots of lovely new friends, but I was also able to ask questions J. CORTEN • R. DALE celebrate our faith. about the Catholic Faith to a person well educated on the Youth 2000 Walsingham is a 5-day camping festival run topic. This festival was a really good way of making worship K. FOSTER • D. O’CONNELL by young people for young people. It is about us discovering more enjoyable, with its use of modern music, fun games as who we are as we come face- to-face with the God who well as traditional things. This trip really helped me to grow in made us, knows us and loves us. my faith and I look forward to the next youth 2000!” 01633 266848 The entire event is completely centred around meeting The festival provides opportunities for young people to Jesus, present in the Blessed Sacrament before us, finding experience the love of God, to receive the grace of His mercy in Confession and His joy in the fellowship we conversion and to begin living anew the Christian life. Newport Funeral Home, share with friends new and old in the cafétent. Getting serious FOMO [fear of missing out]? Have a niece, Youth 2000 seeks to draw young people into a personal grandson or cousin that you think would love to go? Youth 9/11 Cardiff Road, Newport relationship with Jesus Christ, lived at the heart of the 2000 hold regional retreats throughout the year so keep an (opposite Royal Gwent Hospital) Catholic Church, and this is certainly what happened during eye on their website youth2000.org for one near us! We the August bank-holiday festival. Young people were would also love to take an even bigger group of young www.toveybros.co.uk introduced to the essentials of the Catholic faith: Mass, people to Walsingham next year so save the date! August Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, Scripture, Devotion to Our 22nd – 26th2019! Lady. There was a never- ending stream of people wishing Want to find out about events in the region for young A trusted family business serving to go to confession throughout the weekend; young people people? You can join the Facebook group by visiting local families and the community in joyfully praising the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration; and www.tinyurl.com/Y2K-Wales-SW. learning about the beauty of His Truth through fantastic Madeline Page [email protected] 029 2036 South East Wales for six generations keynote talks. 5965 8 CATHOLIC PEOPLE Welsh National Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2018

A beautiful Mass with anointing which provided healing and a sense of unity The Caring Funeral Service Award Winning Independent Funeral Homes The Welsh National Pilgrimage set off from shared by all. It was clear to see that The Cardiff to Lourdes from 22nd - 27th July led Welsh National really does have talent!! by His Grace Archbishop George Stack, The catechises sessions provided an Award Winning, ready to embrace the week centred around additional platform to discuss themes the Pastoral theme, “Do whatever He tells surrounding faith. Many thanks to Deacon Independent you.” Laurence and Seminarian Rob for selecting Funeral Arrangers A peaceful, reflective and immensely challenging topics including “How do we know enjoyable pilgrimage was had - thank you to all God’s will?” And “exploring my own personal assisted pilgrims and pilgrims for joining us for pilgrimage”. Privileged to have this week! Fruitful discussions were had with thoughtful served the Catholic A full religious programme was followed and considered opinions shared. including Grotto Mass, shared with the Diocese community since 1989 of Lancaster and Motherwell, Stations of the Uplifting liturgies Cross led by our Deacons, a visit to the Baths After our closing Mass, the pilgrimage candle and a beautiful mass with anointing which was led in procession along with our • Private Rest Rooms provided healing and sense of unity for all. A pilgrimage petitions to the chapels of light • 24HR Call-Out Service reflective and peaceful water ceremony was opposite the Grotto, representing petitions and • 5* Client Reviews followed by an international rosary on the intentions for our wider pilgrimage family. • Caring, Dignified, Personal & Professional Prairie. Many thanks to our Clergy and Seminarians who provided rewarding and spiritually uplifting Service A moving experience liturgies and support. Special thanks to the • Pre-Paid Funeral Plans The idea gave pilgrims the opportunity to join Medical team for their dedication and care, in prayer and celebrate their heritage whilst who ensured the smooth running of the St Frai offering intentions to Our Lady. and provided outstanding care to all. Caerphilly Funeral Services In addition, we were honoured to participate To our Army of Youth, who have not only and indeed lead the torchlight procession worked tirelessly to support and care for our Parc Avenue Funeral Home during the week, which included His Grace pilgrims, but who have also provided Crossways, CAERPHILLY leading Benediction for all gathered in front of entertainment and companionship for all! CF83 3AZ the Rosary Basilica. A moving experience to Thank you to all for being such inspirations and (02920) 862100 witness the light from the vast array of candles beacons of light! and the sound of Ave’s echoing throughout the We can safely say that this years theme of caerphillyfuneralservices.com domain. “Do whatever He tells you” has been Once again the afternoon social was a embodied by our whole pilgrimage family in particular highlight, in which pilgrims came every thought, word and action! Church Village Funeral Services together to enjoy some light refreshments, If you would like to join us or hear more Cardigan Close Precinct each other’s company and entertainment from about the pilgrimage and volunteering Tonteg, PONTYPRIDD the youth and adult helpers and pilgrims. opportunities then please keep an eye on the CF38 1LD A special note of thanks must also go to the web site welshnationalpilgrimage.uk and the seminarians who, not wanting to be outdone, Diocesan newsletters for more details and (01443) 203966 performed a comedy sketch and a song, both information coming soon. churchvillagefuneralservices.co.uk of which they had adapted to reflect their own personalities and sense of humours. An Fran afternoon of laughter, joy and celebration was Director Welsh National Pilgrimage

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