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St David’s Church, Tonyrefail, in Llan Ministry Area became part of the I Love Tonyrefail Music Festival for the very first time this year, joining a vibrant day of celebration that brought together families, young people, and the wider community through song, music, storytelling, and local talent.

The Pet Blessing Service at St Michael’s Church, Maesteg, in the Llynfi and Upper Afan Valleys Ministry Area, was a warm and joy‑filled gathering that celebrated the deep bond between people and the animals who share their lives.

Bryncoch Church in Wales Primary School is celebrating a significant achievement after being awarded the Silver Cymraeg Campus Award, a recognition of the school’s deep and sustained commitment to inspiring pupils to use and enjoy the Welsh language.

Rev'd James Lawson, priest in Rhondda Ministry Area, reflects on Pentecost.

St Paul’s Church, Grangetown, in South Cardiff MA welcomed 'Whovians' from across the diocese as it celebrated the 21st anniversary of the Doctor Who episode Father’s Day, which was originally filmed inside the church. Visitors arrived in costume, adding colour and excitement to an event that honoured both its legacy and the community that helped bring the episode to life.

More than 60 children and young people from St Catherine’s Church, Pontypridd took part in a lively sponsored walk this weekend to raise funds for a new church hearing system, helping ensure that worship at St Catherine’s is accessible to all.

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.