Parish Pilgrimage to Rome

Webmaster • September 3, 2024

Canon John and the pilgrims journeying with him to Rome travel from Cardiff to Bristol Airport on Monday for the flight to Rome and transfer to their hotel. On Tuesday, the pilgrims will visit the Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Cathedral Church of the archdiocese of Rome, for Mass. They will then visit the Scala Sancta, the Basilica of St Mary Major, the Church of Perpetual Help and the Basilica of St. Paul’s outside the Walls. On Wednesday the pilgrims will attend the weekly Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square and will then be free to visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, or St. Peter’s Basilica before attending Mass in St Peter’s Basilica. On Thursday, the pilgrims will visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, for 16 years the Cardinalate Church of the deceased Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor, for Mass, followed by a walking tour of the historical centre taking in the Spanish Fountain, the Pantheon and Plaza Navona. On Friday, the pilgrims depart from Rome for the journey to Assisi where they will celebrate Mass in the Basilica of St. Francis. On Saturday, the pilgrims will visit the Basilica of St. Clare, the Church of St. Mary Major, where the Blessed Carlo Acutis’ intact body can be seen, before a guided visit of the Basilica of St. Francis. The pilgrims will again celebrate Mass in the Basilica of St Francis.

Next Sunday the pilgrims will celebrate Sunday Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angel followed by the opportunity to visit the Porziuncola — the small church inside the Basilica where the Franciscan movement started. They will then visit the monastery at San Damiano, which was the first monastery of the order of St. Clare. Sunday will be a free afternoon in Assisi. Next Monday, the pilgrims will travel to Rome for the flight back to Bristol, returning to Cardiff for the evening. Please keep Canon John and the parish pilgrims in your prayers during this week, as they will be praying for the parish and all the parishioners during their visit to the sacred sites.

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Safeguarding - CSSA Thematic Inspection on Survivor Engagement and Support

By Webmaster • August 28, 2025

In the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia, our safeguarding team is deeply committed to supporting victims and survivors of abuse with sensitivity and compassion. Our LoudFence events highlight our commitment to raising awareness of abuse, our ' Restorative Circles ' bring together people to listen and share their experiences, while Archbishop Marks dedicated ‘ Time to Listen ’ sessions, ensures that survivors are given time and space to share their experiences directly with him. These initiatives are part of our ongoing commitment to learning from survivors, walking alongside them in their healing journey, and ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of diocesan life. If you haven’t previously engaged with the Archdiocese Safeguarding Team but feel that it would be helpful to do so, please don’t hesitate to contact the safeguarding office on 02920 379480 or email safeguarding@rcadc.org The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) has launched a thematic inspection on survivor engagement and support, with a particular focus on how dioceses and Religious Life Groups (RLGs) respond to those who have suffered abuse. As part of this work, the CSSA is inviting survivors to take part in a public survey, sharing their experiences of engaging with a diocese or RLG. This includes both recent and non-recent experiences, and while the primary focus is on the period from July 2024 onwards, survivors are encouraged to share as much as they feel able. The survey is an important step in ensuring that survivor voices are heard, valued, and used to shape future safeguarding practice. The CSSA is asking every diocese and RLG to help share this important public call. We are eager to reach as many victims and survivors of abuse as possible, encouraging them to contribute to this survey so that their experiences and insights can help shape a safer and more compassionate Church for all. Information and the link for the survey can be found below: