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“Refugees come to our country for a safe place because they had to leave theirs. Ukrainians just need somewhere to stay and feel safe because Ukraine isn't safe anymore,” said a students of Pen-y-Fai Church in Wales Primary School at Refugee Welcome event. The event was hosted by the Diocese of Llandaff and Citizens Cymru on 17th July as one of a two part series to raise awareness of the situation in Ukraine and how people could help.

Every year the diocese Conference elects people to various Church in Wales bodies. This year there are elections for both the Governing Body (GB) of the CinW (the ‘parliament’ of the Church) and the Representative Body (RB - the ‘financial and legal’ arm of the Church). Both elections are for a three-year period beginning 1 January 2024.

The Bishop of Llandaff praised the “passion, dedication and commitment” of staff, workers and supporters at a national service to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS in Wales.

Thousands of people will fill the streets of Ely on Thursday 6th July for the funeral of Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans who died in May following an alleged police chase.

A multi-faith church service to celebrate the wealth of talent and diversity of the National Health Service in Wales is one of several activities taking place to mark the 75th anniversary in July. The Church of the Resurrection in Ely, Cardiff, will be holding the event on 4 July, the eve of the day the NHS started on 5 July 1948.

Diocesan Secretary Jams Laing sheds some light on the discussions and decisions that have been going on in the diocese since Bishop Mary's arrival, as pledged last year following requests in the clergy survey.

The Refugee Week 2023 theme has highlighted to Cathedral School, Llandaff, the need for compassion all year round as the school enters its second year under the ‘School of Sanctuary’ status.

Being selected as a location for the Churches Unlocked Festival 2023 has kick started a new energy to interact with the community in creative ways.