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A shrine dedicated the Virgin Mary’s rescue of a drowning boy will be the destination of a pilgrimage taken by the residents of former mining village Penrhiwceiber as they begin celebrations of local church’s anniversary.

Music and local talent are an integral part to celebrating the heritage of our churches and their communities. During the Churches Unlocked Festival 2023, over 50 events are dedicated to making joyful noise including a concert by the Aber Valley Male Voice Choir. With such a rich history of choral singing in Wales, we take a brief look at its origins.

The Aber Valley Male Voice Choir, established in 1959, are noted for supporting charitable causes from raising money for numerous church funds to enhancing support for disability and medical condition-related charities. They will be performing at St Martin's Church, Caerphilly, on 11th June for the Churches Unlocked Festival 2023.

There are some 26 churches dedicated to St Illtud in Wales, of which four feature in the Churches Unlocked Festival this year. But who was Saint Illtyd and why is he so important to Wales? Historian Philip Morris tells us more...

The Coronation will be a “significant and happy” occasion for the nation.

How the Diocese of Llandaff is celebrating the coronation of King Charles III.

God calls us now to be spirit-led people of life.

On Saturday 29th April at noon, the Diocese of Llandaff will officially welcome and install the Right Reverend Mary Stallard as Bishop of Llandaff in a Service of Welcome at Llandaff Cathedral.

The inauguration service will take place 12pm at Llandaff Cathedral Saturday 29 April