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On a beautiful spring afternoon, the Diocese of Llandaff gathered in Llandaff Cathedral to give thanks for the ministry of Archdeacon Rod, who will soon be leaving the diocese to take up his new role as Suffragan Bishop of Stepney in the Diocese of London.

Bishop Mary reflects on the growing signs of Easter hope appearing in local communities, from bright decorations to simple messages of joy, and wonders if people are seeking light amid the world’s conflicts and fears. She notes that the Easter story speaks directly into this longing, offering a powerful message of love stronger than death. Just as spring follows winter, she reminds us that God’s life giving love endures, and that this is truly worth celebrating.

Congregations from across the Cynon Uchaf Ministry Area have come together for a remarkable Passiontide Pilgrimage, an event rooted in history, symbolism, and the shared life of a Christian family.

We wish to share the news that the Venerable Rod Green, Archdeacon of Llandaff, has been appointed as the next Bishop of Stepney in the Diocese of London.

The Venerable Mark Preece, Archdeacon of Margam, is one of six senior clerics of the Church in Wales appointed as Honorary Chaplains to His Majesty The King.

Rev'd Dyfrig Lloyd, our Welsh Language and Ecumenism Officer and Area Dean of Cardiff Deanery, reflects on St David.

Churches across the Diocese have been gathering to mark Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, beginning the sacred journey of Lent with a spirit of community, reflection, and mutual support.

The Llandaff Diocesan link with the Diocese of Uppsala in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sweden began in 2006 and has continued to flourish in friendship, learning, and shared mission. On Sunday at Llandaff Cathedral, Bishop Mary, Michael Lawley (Chair of the Llandaff Diocesan Board of Finance), Eva Christina Nilsson (Upsalla Diocesan Director) and Kerstin Eskhult (a Member of the Upsalla Diocesan Assembly) signed a new Partnership Agreement, renewing our commitment to walk together for the next five years.

St Catherine’s Church, Pontypridd has officially launched as a Restored Beacon Church, marking a significant commitment to providing safety, compassion and practical support for those experiencing domestic abuse.

Cardiff Deaf Church has celebrated a significant milestone as Bishop Mary joined the community to bless their new worship space in the heart of the city centre in Newport Road Deaf Hub.