'Emmaus Encounter', the Archdiocesan ministry to young adults aged 18-30 is offering a residential retreat at Belmont Abbey taking place from March 27th to 29th . The retreat costs £150 per person, plus a £25 single supplement. The retreat is full board, with a full timetable of activities, including a trip into Hereford on the Saturday to learn about the local martyr St. John Kemble. To register to attend or to ask any questions, email Fr. Matt Roche-Saunders on youth@cardiffmenevia.org
The Archdiocesan Youth Team have organised an event for teenagers in Year 8 to Year 13 at Belmont Abbey on March 14th from 11am to 6.30pm, The day will be an experience of monastic life, an opportunity to pray together during Lent, and a chance to get to know other young Catholics. The cost of the day is £15 per person. If you are interested in attending please register, before March 8th, by emailing Fr. Matt Roche-Saunders on youth@cardiffmenevia.org Buses will be provided based on the locations from which people register.
If anyone has concerns over the welfare of any children or vulnerable adults within our community, please contact Jill Gildersleve, in confidence, on 07813 322179 or at gildersleve@ntlworld.com Thank you.
The parish Young People's Rosary Group meets on the last Sunday of each month after the 10am Mass at St. Teilo’s in the Parish Hall. The next meeting is this Sunday 1st June . All young people are invited to come to the Hall after Mass on Sunday. If you have any queries, or wish to express an interest in taking part, please contact Margaret Driscoll on 07969 919898.
We are looking to start a group for young Catholic adults who want to support each other in deepening their Faith and spirituality, and to provide an environment for friendship within the Catholic Community in Cardiff. Our first event is on Sunday, March 2nd with Adoration at St David’s Cathedral at 3pm, followed by a social. For more information Contact Lizzie: emcrudge@gmail.com
The biggest Catholic youth event in the UK is returning to London, as CYMFED organise Flame 2023 on Saturday, March 4 th . The theme of Flame 2023, which is exactly 150 days before World Youth Day in Lisbon, takes the WYD Scripture verse “Mary arose and went in haste” and crystallises into the theme, “Rise Up.” Rise up after the pandemic, Rise up as young Catholics, Rise up, as Mary did, for the surprising and beautiful adventure that is our Catholic faith. Details of the event itself can be found at https://cymfed.org.uk/flame The cost to participate will be £50 and will include the ticket and transport to and from London with pick up points planned in Swansea, Bridgend, Cardiff and Newport. Please can anyone who would like to participate or to receive further information, contact Rev. Christian Mahoney on 07764 515864 or email christian.mahoney@rcadc.org . If the cost is prohibitive for any young person, speak to Deacon Christian as some funds are available to support those who need it.