News and Blogs

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.

Every Tuesday at St Luke’s Church in Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd Ministry Area, something quietly remarkable continues to unfold.

Rev'd Geraint John, Pedair Afon Ministry Area Leader, reflects on Candlemas.

A significant moment in the life of the Diocese has been marked as Cynon Uchaf Ministry Area officially welcomed our first ever Transition Minister.

Margam Abbey Church welcomed an enthusiastic crowd at Saturday’s ArchaeoMargam Open Day, where visitors learned about a discovery that researchers believe will transform understanding of Wales’s early history. A Roman villa—exceptional in both scale and preservation—has been identified in Margam, offering unprecedented insight into the region’s Romano‑British past.

Blue Monday, often described as the “most depressing day of the year,” offers an important moment for churches across the Diocese of Llandaff to speak hope, truth and encouragement into the lives of those who may be struggling. It’s opportunity to highlight the Christian call to care for one another.

St German’s Church, Adamsdown, has reopened its Winter Night Shelter, offering safe, warm, and welcoming overnight accommodation every Saturday evening through to the end of March. The shelter forms part of a wider network of church based provision across Cardiff, ensuring support is available throughout the week for people experiencing homelessness.

St Mary the Virgin CinW Primary School in Butetown is celebrating an excellent Estyn inspection report, which praises the school’s strong leadership, inclusive ethos and outstanding commitment to pupil wellbeing.