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All Saints Church in Wales Primary School, in Barry Ministry Area, has been praised by Estyn for its caring community, strong leadership and engaging curriculum following a recent inspection.

St Nicholas CiW Primary School is delighted to share the outcome of its recent inspection, which highlights a warm, inclusive and nurturing community where pupils feel safe, valued and respected. Inspectors praised the school’s strong leadership and clear vision, led by the headteacher, which foster a positive culture of high expectations for both pupils and staff.

The congregations of St David’s, St Elteyrn’s, St Michael and All Angels, St John’s, and Christ Church, in Garth Ministry Area have generously donated their old candles to support communities in Ukraine facing ongoing hardship.

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.

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.