Newyddiadur Swyddogol Esgobaeth Caerdydd Issue 270 June 2019 Official Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cardiff Pick up your FREE copy today Father Paul brings hope to the Seafarers INSIDE Page 6 The Catholic Curriculum in Wales - a great new Children at St Cuthbert’s Primary crowned a statue of the Blessed Virgin opportunity! Mary during an outdoor service honouring her with readings and hymns. See additional photo on page 4 of the St Cuthbert’s celebration. By the Rev Dr Philip Manghan the school is to develop a sense of truth, of what is good and beautiful . this occurs In April 2019, the Welsh Government through a rich path made up of many published its plans for the new school ingredients’ (Pope Francis, op.cit.). curriculum in Wales. • They can equip young people for the part Alongside it, the Welsh Government is each person can play in creation’s journey funding the development of Guidance to its fulfilment in God. materials that will help Catholic schools fulfil So, taking each AoLE in turn (see details on the requirements of the Bishops regarding pages 4 and 5), we can examine how what the religious and moral formation of children we believe about God, and about our and young people, whilst at the same time relationship with God, and with one another, implementing the new curriculum. can be explored in the new curriculum. It is an opportunity for the Catholic sector to In Faith in Education (2011),the Welsh reflect upon the nature and purpose of our Government, the Church in Wales and the schools in contemporary Wales. Catholic Church, set out a shared vision of In the new curriculum for Wales, there are the integral and positive part that schools with six ‘Areas of Learning and Experiences’ a religious character, including Catholic (AoLEs): schools, play in the school system in Wales and in wider society. • Expressive arts. Catholic schools, working alongside • Health and well-being. colleagues in the wider educational field, are • Humanities. committed to the vision for education in • Languages, literacy and communication. Wales circumscribed in Welsh Government • Mathematics and numeracy. documents. • Science and technology. At the same time, Catholic schools in Wales are committed to exploring with These AoLEs are the framework that school learners the fundamental belief that the loving staff, in collaboration with colleagues, will use Creator-God, revealed in Jesus Christ, is the to design their school-level curriculum source and ultimate destiny of all human provision for all learners. knowledge, understanding and love. For Catholic educators, because God, as The development of the new curriculum in creator of all that is, is the source of all Wales provides a unique opportunity for human knowledge and understanding of these visions to be united in cohesive and created reality, and is their ultimate destiny, comprehensive learning experiences for the each of the six ‘Areas of Learning greater good of children in Wales, for the Experiences’ fulfils a dual function: wider good of Welsh society, and ultimately, • They can draw the human person into a within the Catholic world-view, for the greater deeper appreciation of God’s love for his glory of God. creation through a greater understanding and appreciation of the truth, beauty and More details of the new curriculum on goodness of created reality: ‘the mission of pages 4 and 5. 2 CATHOLIC PEOPLE ARCHBISHOP GEORGE’S May Procession draws ENGAGEMENTS JUNE 2019 crowds to Belmont Abbey A beautiful evening drew hundreds of pilgrims to Saturday 1 Confirmation Holy Family Church Fairwater 6pm Belmont Abbey to participate in Sunday 2 Mass at Hirwaun and Aberdare 9am and 11am the annual May Procession. Four parishioners from the Tuesday 4 Golden Jubilee Mas for Fr. Philip Scanlan St. Peter’s 7pm Diocesan Shrine of Divine Saturday 8 National Garden Open Day Scheme- Cornerstone 10am Mercy Church of the Sacred Mass at Mountain Ash 5,30pm Heart at Morriston had the honour of carrying the World Sunday 9 Mass at Hirwaun and Aberdare 9am and 11am Apostolate statue of Our Lady Mass for New Catholics – St. David’s Cathedral 5.30pm through the grounds of the Tuesday 11 St. Barnabas Cathedral celebration,Nottingham 11.30am Abbey, accompanied by hymns and praying of the Wednesday 12 Clergy In Service Training Conference Newport 4pm rosary. Friday 14 Confirmation All Saints Newport 7pm Canon Jason Jones Saturday 15 Clergy+Laity Conference Newport 11am preached the homily, drawing on the inspiration of the Confirmation St. Helen’s Caerphilly 6.30pm presence of the statue, offering Sunday 16 Confirmation St. Francis Xavier Hereford 10am comfort to those present in Tuesday 18 Silver Jubilee Celebrations -Christ the King School 1.30pm these times of turmoil. Father Paul Stonham, Abbot Saturday 22 Priestly Ordination-Rev. Laurence Bryce 12.00 of Belmont, said: “What a Sunday 23 Confirmation St. Mary’s Monmouth 9.15 wonderful celebration we had, Tuesday 25 Standing Committee of Bishops Conference 11am certainly one that helped to strengthen our faith and Thursday 27 Patrimony Committee Meeting London 12.30 commitment to Christ and his Wednesday 28 Celebration of Priesthood Westminster 12.00 Mother. It’s always so Confirmation St. Mary’s Bridgend 7pm encouraging to welcome pilgrims from near and far. In a Saturday 29 Confirmation Our Lady’s Maesteg 6pm way, we are all pilgrims Sunday 30 BBC Radio Four Sunday Worship 8.10am journeying on the adventure of Confirmation St. Alban’s Pontypool 11am life, made more meaningful and exciting because of our Confirmation St. David’s Cathedral 5.30pm Christian faith, walking in the footsteps of Jesus in the company of Our Lady”. PHILLIP TOM & SONS Belmont Abbey Fete Father Matthew Your FUNERAL DIRECTORS coming soon! on the move Catholic …a family business that cares People… What has been described as Father Matthew Carney has moved from Our Lady Queen of “the best fete in Herefordshire” Editorial Dr James Campbell- • Owned and operated by a Catholic family with over will take place on Saturday 15 Martyrs in Hereford to Editor. Archbishop’s House, June from 2pm to 5pm. Abergavenny to become Parish 43 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, 25 years experience to understand your needs All are welcome to come along Priest of Our Lady and St CF11 9HD Michael’s as well as Parish Tel: (029) 2022 0411 Fax: • Chosen Funeral Directors to the Sisters of St Joseph, and have the opportunity to (029) 2037 9036 Email: Llantarnam Abbey for over 25 years browse a wide range of stalls, Priest of Llanarth. [email protected] and look round the beautiful Abbey In thanking Father Matthew for all Articles to be received by the his good work, Abbot Paul 20th of the month for inclusion • We are Licenced by the British Institute of Funeral gardens, and see local performers in the following month showing off their talents. The tea Stonham said: “We pray for him Directors Advertising Tel: 0151 709 tent is also extremely popular, and the parishes he leaves 7567 • Offer free bereavement counselling with wonderful cakes, scones, behind, and for the parishes he Designed & Produced Mersey • Golden Charter Prepaid funeral plans available and other delights on sale. will be caring for. He supported Mirror, Suite 4, Pacific The organiser, Chris Moore, said many patients and their families in Chambers, 11-13 Victoria the County Hospital, and the Street, Liverpool L2 5QQ. • Monumental Masonry Service “Everyone is most welcome to the Tel: 0151 709 7567 students at St Mary’s Lugwardine, Fete – it’s a real family affair. Fax: 0151 707 1678 Email: • Serving all areas of South Wales Admission is free, but it is a really for which we are very grateful”. [email protected] important way of raising the For the time being, Father Patrick Submission of photographs money we need to help support Lobo will look after Our Lady’s Please note photographs the parish throughout the year – until Father Andrew Berry returns submitted for publication must be in jpeg or pdf format. Those so please be ready to dip into to take up the post of Parish Priest in Word format cannot be your pockets!” in September. accepted ARCHDIOCESAN DIARY OF EVENTS BEL – Belmont Abbey – The Retreats Secretary - email: [email protected] or tel: 07799 811 646. All retreats begin with Vespers at 6.00 pm – check-in at Hedley Lodge from mid afternoon LL – Ty Croeso Centre, Llantarnam Abbey, Cwmbran tel: 01633 867317 PRC – Pastoral Resources Centre, 910 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff tel: 029 20360044 St.P – St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Street, Cardiff CF24 3BA JUNE Saturday June 1st Open Day 10am. to 4.30pm. Free guided tours. BEL Beaconsfield House Saturday June 15th Belmont Abbey Summer Fete. Lots of attractions. 2pm start. BEL 155a Commercial Street Sunday 23rd June Corpus Christi Vespers and Procession at 4pm. BEL Newport Road Saturday 13th July Open Day 10am. to 4.30pm. Free guided tours. BEL Risca Gwent NP11 6EY See Archbishop’s Diary for other events including confirmations. To list Archdiocesan and Deanery Events in this Diary contact: Dr James Campbell-Editor. Archbishop’s 01633 615005 House, 43 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HD. Tel: (029) 2022 0411 Fax: (029) 2037 9036 Email: [email protected] www.pts-funerals.co.uk Articles to be received by the 20th of the month for inclusion in the following month. CATHOLIC PEOPLE 3 VOS ESTIS LUX MUNDI – YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD Editorial By ARCHBISHOP GEORGE STACK victims and survivors of sexual abuse and to learn from their stories. On 9 May 2019, Pope Francis issue The Conference was led by a Motu Proprio or Instruction Baroness Sheila Hollins with major A welcome (literally: A Way of Doing Things) input from Baroness Nuala O’Loan.