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Swansea

1.
Cathedral Church of St Joseph
Convent Street
Greenhill
Swansea
SA1 2BX
Tel: (01792) 652683
E-mail: michael@w-burke.freeserve.co.uk
 
Clergy: Dean: Rev. Michael W. Burke, B.Sc., J.C.L.
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun 5.30pm.
Sun 8am; 10 am.
Hdays Mass 7.45, 9.30am, 7.00pm, 11am (term time).
Wkdays Mass Mon-Sat 9.15am, except Thurs 11.30am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: After both Masses on Sat and at call.
Rosary and Benediction: Wed 7.30pm
 
Cathedral Choristers: Director: Fr Paul Brophy, M.A.
Cathedral Organist: Ross Matthews
 
Parish Groups: U.C.M., SVP, Guild of St Stephen, Parish Council, Children's Liturgy, Youth Club, Choir.
 
Schools: St Joseph's (Infant), Greenhill, Swansea. Tel: (01792) 653609.
St Joseph's (Junior), Greenhill, Swansea. Tel: (01792) 653609.
 
Convents: Ursulines of Jesus. St Mary's Convent, 28 Convent Street, Greenhill,
Swansea. Tel: (01792) 461837
 
Homes: St John's House. Tel: (01792) 651449.
St Mark's Home. Tel: (01792) 644438.
 
Cathedral open for visits: Mon-Fri 8.30 am-4pm.
 
2.
Our Lady of Lourdes

Penygraig Road
Townhill
Swansea
SA1 6LA
Tel/Fax: (01792) 655336
E-mail: ladyoflourdes@btinternet
 
Clergy: Rev Cyril Thadithil, MA, MTh; Rev Saji Matthew Koottakaithayil, OSB, MTh.
Holy Cross Church, Upper Kings Head Road, Gendros, Swansea SA5 8BR
Tel: (01792) 586454 Mobile: 07796 107241
 
Parish Sisters: Sisters Winifred Bourke, Ethelreda Maher, U.J. resident in presbytery.
 
Services: Sun 11am
Hdays: 11am
Wkdays Mon, Thu, Sat, 9.30am. Liturgy of the Word with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wed at 9.30am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 9-9.30am.
Parish Hall Bookings Tel: 07974 012544
 
Parish Groups: S.V.P., Catechists, Pre Baptism Preparation Group, RCIA.

3.
Our Lady Star of the Sea  Promenade Terrace, Mumbles (1909-1916)

The Presbytery
9 Promenade Terrace
Mumbles
Swansea
SA3 4DS
Tel/Fax: (01792) 366305
E-mail: bakllandd@btinternet.com
 
Clergy: Rt Rev Mgr Canon Brian Kinrade, M.A,, V.G.
 
Services: Sat 1st Mass of Sun 6.30pm. Sun 8.30, 10.30am.
Hdays Vigil Mass 7.30pm and 9am,
Wkdays Masses 9.30am, Sat 10am. But see Weekly Bulletin
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 10.30 - 11am; 6-6.15pm.
 
Parish Groups: SVP, Prayer Group, Club for Retired, Finance Committee, Parish Ladies Guild.
 
Schools: St David's Primary, West Cross Avenue, West Cross, Swansea.
Tel: (01792) 512212.
 
Convents: Sisters of St Joseph of Annecy, 22 Devon Place, Mumbles.
Tel: (01792) 363549.  E-mail: jerome@tiscali.co.uk

4.
Holy Cross  Upper King's Head Road, Gendros (new church opened 1989)

The Presbytery
Upper King's Head Road,
Gendros
Swansea
SA5 8BR
Tel: (01792) 586454
Fax: (01792) 561119
Email: holycrossmenevia@hotmail.co.uk
Website:http://www.rc.net/uk/menevia/holycross
Clergy: Rev. Cyril Thadathil, MA, MTh; Rev. Saji Matthew Koottakaithayil, OSB; Rev. Antony Benedict OSA.
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun 6pm. Sun 10.30am.
Hdays Mass 9.30am, 7.30pm.
Wkdays Mon, Thurs and Fri 9.30am. Wed 7.30pm. Sat 12 noon
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 11.30am - 12 noon.
Benediction Wed 7pm.
 
Parish Groups: S.V.P., U.C.M., Guild of St Stephen, Liturgy Groups, R.C.I.A., Prayer Group, Youth Group, Music Ministry
 
Convent: The Sisters of the Cross and Passion, 88 Ravenhill Road, Fforestfach,
Swansea SA5 5AN. Tel: (01792) 581277.
 
Homes: Rose Cross House, Old People's Home, Ashgrove Old People's Home, Ty Victoria, Ty Waunarlwydd.

5.
St Benedict  Lythrid Avenue, Sketty (1928, 1961)

St Benedict’s Presbytery,
Lythrid Avenue,
Swansea
SA2 0JJ
Tel: (01792) 298412
Website:  www.stbenedict-sketty.co.uk
 
Clergy: Rev Neil Evans BA, MTh (University Chaplain)
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun. 6pm. Sun 8.30am and 11am,
Mass 3rd Sun. 1.30pm for Polish Community.
Hdays Mass 9.30am, 7.30pm.
Wkdays Mass at 9.30am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. Evening before Vigil Mass.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Wed after 9.30am Mass.
 
Parish Groups: S.V.P., U.C.M., Pro-Life Group, Altar Servers, Choir, Ministers of Holy Communion, Sunday School, Menevia Family Life, Finance and General Maintenance Committee, Junior Choir, Faith and Fellowship Group.
University Chaplaincy: Mass at University Fri 1.30pm (Term time)
 
Convent: Stella Maris Convent (Ursulines of Jesus elderly and sick sisters), Eaton
Crescent, Swansea. Tel: (01792) 473453.
Chaplain: Canon Emeritus Richard Byron. Tel: (01792) 469651.
 
Hospital: Hillhouse: Tel: (01792) 203551.
 
Homes: Hill House. Tel: (01792) 203551
Parkways, Tel: (01792) 20106.
St Jude's, Mirador Crescent, Uplands. Tel: (01792) 476226.
Sketty House, Gower Road. Tel: (01792) 290565.
The Old Vicarage, Sketty Park Road. Tel: (01792) 202100.
Penybryn, Sketty, Park Road. Tel: (01792) 207194.
Cwrt Fawr Nursing Home Tel; (01792) 205736
Bloomfield Home. Tel: (01792) 203045.
Earlsmoor, Bryn Road. Tel: (01792) 466012.
Farleigh Home, Sketty Road. Tel: (01792) 204169.
Morris House, Eaton Crescent. Tel: (01792) 563813.
Lyndell House, 40 Eaton Crescent. Tel: (01792) 472131

6.
St Davids  St David’s Place, City Centre (1813-1847)
St David's Priory,
St David's Place,
Swansea
SA1 3NG
Tel: (01792) 653343
Clergy: Parish priest - V Rev Canon Michael Flook, VF
E-mail: michael.flook@ntlworld.com

Tad/Fr Ceirion Gilbert. Diocesan Youth Development Officer

Services: Sun 11am and 6pm.
Hdays Mass 12.30 and 7.00pm.
Wkdays Mass 12.30pm Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat. 1st Tues Latin Mass, 2nd Tues Welsh Mass/Offeren Gymraeg.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 11.20am to 12.15pm and at call.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Sat 11.15am to 12.15pm.
Benediction 12.15pm Sat.
Divine Office 12.20pm Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
 
Parish Groups: Children's Liturgy Group, Music Group, Ladies Group, Youth Group, Legion of Mary, Prayer Group.
 
Commissions: Liturgy, Spirituality, Faith Formation, Family & Community Life,
Finance, Oblates.
 
Convent: Marian House, Ursulines of Jesus Tel: (01792) 473180
Missionaries of Charity, The Strand Tel: (01792) 463107
Institutions: HM Prison, 200 Oystermouth Road. Mass Sun 10am.
Assistant Chaplain: Mrs Maureen Clayton

7.
St Illtyd  St Illtyd’s Crescent (1913-1927)

The Presbytery
St Illtyd's Crescent
St Thomas
Swansea
SA1 8HS
Tel: (01792) 424107
 
Clergy: Rev. Cyril Thadathil, MA, MTh; Rev. Saji Matthew Koottakaithayil, OSB, Holy Cross Church, Upper King's Head Road, Gendros, Swansea SA5 8BR Tel: (01792) 586454 Mob. 07796 107241
Parish Sisters: Srs Carmel Reynolds, Lily Kelly, S.M. resident at the Presbytery
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun. 6pm Sun 9.30am.
Hdays 9.30am
Wkdays Mon, Fri 10.30am. Wed 6.30pm
Liturgy of the Word with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 10.30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 5.30 to 6pm.
 
Parish Groups: U.C.M., SVP., Guild of St Stephen, Apostleship of the Sea.
 
School: St Illtyd's (Primary). Jersey Road, Bonymaen, Swansea SA1 8HR.
Tel: (01792) 462104.

8.
St Joachim and St Anne  Llysteg, Dunvant (1966)
St Joachim's Presbytery
Dunvant
Swansea
SA2 7QQ
Tel: (01792) 201046
 
Clergy: Rev Peter Kelly
 
Services: Sun Mass 8.30, 10.30am, 6.30pm.
Rosary & Benediction 6pm (May, Oct. Advent)
Lent: Stations of the Cross & Benediction 6pm.
Hdays Mass 7.30, 10am. 7.30pm
Wkdays Mass 9am, also W and F 7.30pm. Children's Instruction: Mon 4.30 - 5.30p.m.
Mass: Sat 5.30pm at Penclawdd Community Centre.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 11 to 12 noon. 6 30 to 7.30pm (French).
 
Hospitals: Fairwood Hospital. Tel: (01792) 203192.
Singleton Hospital. Tel: (01792) 205666.
Penclawdd Felinfach. Tel: (01792) 875154.
Penclawdd Swn y Gan. Tel: (01792) 850123.
Killay Ty Cila. Tel: (01792) 516360.
 
Hostels: Llangennith, Burrows Hall. Tel: (01792) 386221.
Penmaen. Tel: (01792) 371207.
Three Cliffs. Tel: (01792) 371500.

9.
St Peter (1927)
Cwm Level Road
Landore
SA5 8BR
c/o Holy Cross, Upper Kingshead Road, Gendros
Tel: (01792) 586454
Fax: (01792) 561119
Email: holycrossmenevia@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.yc.net/uk/menevia/holycross/stpeters.html

Clergy: served from Gendros
Services: Sun Parish Mass 9am.
Hdays Mass 10.30am.
Wkdays Mon and Fri at 10.15am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Up to 5 mins before advertised Services
 
Parish Groups: Catechist Group, Music Ministry, Over 60s' Club, Mission Appeal, SVP.

10.
The Sacred Heart  School Road, Morriston (1889)
The Presbytery
School Road
Morriston
Swansea
SA6 6HZ
Tel: (01792) 771053
Website: home.catholicweb.com/sacredheartmorriston
 
Clergy: Rev Jason Jones, S.T.B.

 
Services: Sun Mass 9.30, 11am, 6.30pm, (Oct to March)
8.45, 10.30am, 6.30pm (March to October).
Hdays Mass 9.30am, 7.30pm.
Wkdays Mon 10.30am; Tue, Thur at 9.30am; Wed, Fri 7.30pm; Sat 12 noon.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wed 7pm, Sat 11.30am to 11.55am.
Sacred Heart Centre: Available for hire. Please contact Secretary on 07805 854902
 
Parish Groups: Parish Advisory Council, Finance Council, SVP, APF Club, Liturgy Group, Over 50s' Club, Catechists, Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, Ushers, Prayer
Group, Family Life Group, Legion of Mary, Youth Group, Choir, “Discover our Faith” Group, Bereavement Ministry, Altar Servers.
 
School: Bishop Vaughan Comprehensive, Mynydd Garnllwyd Road, Morriston,
Swansea SA6 7QG. Tel: (01792) 772006.
 
Hospital: Morriston General. Tel: (01792) 702222.
 
Homes: Winchwen Old People's Home. Tel: (01792) 773106.
Cartref, Old People's Home, Morriston. Tel: (01792) 791104.

Aberaeron, Ceredigion

Aberaeron (1958)
Victoria Street
SA46
Holy Cross served from Aberystwyth
Services: Sun Mass 4pm

Our Lady of the Angels and St Winefride 
Queen’s Road (1874)
The Presbytery
Queen's Road
Aberystwyth
SY23 2HS
Tel: (01970)612549
Email: parishofaberystwyth@btinternet.com
 
Clergy: Rev. Ross Patterson
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun 6pm. Sun 9am, 11am
Hdays  Please see Newsletter
Wkdays Please see Newsletter
Sacrament of Reconciliation: 10 to 10.30a.m., 5.30 to 5.45 p.m.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 10 to 11 a.m. Sat.
 
Parish Groups: SVP., Prayer Group, Third Order of Carmel, Ascent, Liturgy Committee, R.C.I.A., D.H.S. Associates, Finance Committee, Social Committee, Co Workers of Mother Teresa (Ecum), Play Group, Bible Group, Lourdes Group.
 
School: St Padarn's Primary School, Llanbadarn Road, SY23 1EZ. Tel: (01970) 630632. Email: prif@st-padarnsrcp.ceredigion.sch.uk
 
Convent: Daughters of the Holy Spirit, Flat 2, Yr Agn Aelwyd, Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth SY23 1EY Tel: (01970) 623438.
 
University Chaplaincy:
The Presbytery, Queen’s Road, Aberystwyth SY23 2HS
Tel: 01970 612549
President of Catholic Society: Kevin McMulkin
 
Hospital: Bronglais General Hospital. Tel: (01970) 623131
 
Homes: Abermad Nursing Home, Llanfarian, Aberystwyth Tel: (01970) 828254
Bodlondeb Residential Home, Penparcau, Aberystwyth SY23 1SJ Tel: (01970) 612776
Pennel View Residential Home, Blaenpennal, Aberystwyth, Tel: (01974) 251279
Bryntirion, Pontrhydfendigaid, Tel: (01974) 298289
Hafan Y Waun, Waunfawr, Aberystwyth SY23 3AY Tel: (01970) 636020

1.
Our Lady of the Rosary
Margaret Street (1914)
35 Margaret Street
Ammanford
Carmarthenshire
SA18 2NP
Tel: (01269) 592533
Email: ammanford.rcc@hotmail.com 
Clergy: Rev. Carlito Reyes, Fr Michel Smith
 
Services: Sun Vigil Mass 6 pm, Mass 9.30 am
Hdays 7pm
Wkdys Mon and Tues 9.30am, Fri 6pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 5 pm to 6 pm, Holy Hour and Benediction every 1st Fri at 5pm. Catechism Classes Monday 4.30pm.
 
Parish Groups: Pastoral Advisory Council, K.S.C., Family Life Group, Bible Study Group.
 
Hospital: Amman Valley Hospital.
Homes:
Cartref Ael-y-Bryn, Penybanc Road, Ammanford (01269) 593773;
Cartref - Anwylfan Care Home, Colonel Road, Betws, Ammanford (01269) 592447; Gamant House, Gamant, Ammanford (01269) 825705;
Glangarnant Nursing Home, Neuadd Road (01269) 826912;
Glanmariais, Llandybie, Ammanford (01269) 850364;
Graymay Care Home, 11 Stepney Road, Gamant (01269) 824620;
Hafan Croeso Care Home, Glanaman, Ammanford (01269) 591787;
Llys Newydd Care Centre, Heol Lotwen, Capel Hendre (01269) 832472;
Melbourne House Care Home, 22-24 Carmarthen Road, Cross Hands (01269) 845404;
Parcwern Nursing Home, Parklands Road, Penybanc, Ammanford (01269) 594279; Tegfan, Arthur Street, Ammanford (01269) 593115.

2.
Llandeilo
Carmarthenshire
St David
Carmarthen Road
Llandeilo
SA19 6DL
 
Served from Ammanford
 
Services: Sun Mass 11am
Hdays Mass 6pm
Wkdays  Mon, Thurs, Sat  9.30am; Wed 6.30 pm.
Holy Hour and Benediction every 1st Sat 9am

Confessions: Sat 10.30 am, Thurs 10.30 -11 am.

Convent: Sisters of the Cross and Passion, The Lodge, Rhosmaen, Llandeilo SA19 7AF Tel: (01558) 832791
Homes: Bryn-y-wawr, New Road, Llandeilo (01558) 822763;
Caeglas, Ffairfach, Llandeilo (01558) 824123;
Mesteilo, care Home, Capel Isaac, Llandeilo (015580 668150

3.
Llandovery
Carmarthenshire
Our Lady, College View (1934; 1935; 1981; and 1999)
College View
Llandovery
SA20 0BD
Tel: (01550) 720474 or (01558) 824305

Clergy: Served from Ammanford 
Services: Sun Vigil Mass 5 pm Sat
Hdays 7 pm
Wkdays Wed 10 am
Confessions: 4.30 pm Saturdays

1.
St Michael
St Michael Street (1642; 1851)
St Michael's Rectory
11, St Michael Street
Brecon
LD3 9AB
Tel: (01874) 622046
Email: parishofbrecon@btinternet.com

Clergy: Rev. Phillip Harries
 
Services: Sun 8.30 am and 11 am.
Hdays Mass 10 am
Wkdays See Notices.
Confessions Sat 10.30 to 11 am and at call.
 
Parish Groups: S.V.P., Guild of St Stephen, Friends of St Joseph's School, Catechists, Ursuline Associates, SPUC, APF, Fairtrade, CAFOD, RCIA, UCM.
 
School: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Silver Street, Llanfaes, Brecon LD3 8BL Tel: (01874) 624488.
 
Convents: Union of Irish Ursulines (UIU), Ursuline Convent, Glamorgan Street, Brecon LD3 7DN. Tel: (01874) 622080.
Society of the Sacred Heart, Llannerchwen, Llandefaelog Fach, Brecon LD3 9PP.
Tel: (01874) 622902.
 
Hospitals: Brecon War Memorial. Tel: (01874) 622443.
Bronllys Hospital. Tel: (01874) 711255.
 
Retreat House: Llannerchwen, Llandefaelog Fach, Brecon. Tel: (01874) 622902.
 
2.
Crickhowell
Powys (1934)
St Joseph
Brecon Road
NP8 1DG
Served from Brecon
 
Masses: See notices for Brecon

Our Lady of the Assumption
Neath Road (1958)
Our Lady’s Presbytery
Neath Road
Briton Ferry
Neath
SA11 2YR
Tel: (01639) 812178
Email: neath@catholicneath.co.uk
 
Clergy: Served from Neath 
Services: Sun 9.30 am.
Hdays Mass 7 pm.
Wkdays Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 9.30am
Wed Exposition of Blessed Sacrament with morning prayer at 9.30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation Sun 9 to 9.20 am and on request
 
Parish Organisations: Parish Council, S.V.P., C.W.L., Eucharistic Ministers, Catechists, Children's Liturgy Group.

1.
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Pencoed Road (1918; 1964)
The Presbytery
55 Pencoed Road
Burry Port
SA16 0PN
Tel: (01554) 832520
Website: http://burryportkidwellycatholic.blogspot.com/

Clergy: Rev Benedict Koledoye

 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun 6.30 pm.
Hdys 6.30pm.
Wkdays Mon, Wed, Fri 9am. Tues, Thurs 6.30pm.
Rosary and Benediction Wed 6.30pm.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Sun 5-6pm.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 10 to 12 noon.
 
Parish Organisations: Parish Council, Finance Committee, A.P.F. Group, Parish Guild.
 
2.
Our Lady and St Cadoc
Kidwelly (1975)
Priory Street
Kidwelly
SA17 4TR
Served from Burry Port
 
Services: Sun Mass 10.30 am.
Rosary and Benediction: 1st Tues of month.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sun 10-10.30 am.

1.
Abbey of Our Lady and St Samson
(1913, cons. 23 July 1960)
SA70 7UH
Tel: (01834) 842632 and 842879
Fax: 01834 845942
E-mail: brotherdaniel@tiscali.co.uk
 
Cistercians of the Strict Observance
 
Clergy: Rt Rev Daniel van Santvoort (Abbot); Rev. Senan Mahoney; Stephen Peate, Brothers Paul Cuschieri, Gildas Gage (Prior), Gabriel Collins, David Hodges, Teilo Rees, Michael Strode, Titus Keet, Luca Cestaro (Sub-Prior), Benedict Phillips.
 
Services: Sun Morning Prayer at 6.30 am. Mass 10.45 am.
Hdays As Sundays (Winter), Mass at 9 am (Summer).
Vespers at 5.30 pm. Compline at 7.35 pm Daily.
Wkdays Morning Prayer 6a.m. Holy Mass at 6.45am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: At call.
 
2.
St David
6th century
SA70 7UH
  
Clergy:  Fr John Shannon (East Anglia Diocese)
 
Services: Sun Mass 9.30 am.
Hdays 9 am (Winter).
Wkdays Tues 2.45 pm (only). Summer 2.45 pm daily (not Sat and Sun)
Sacrament of Reconciliation: at call.
 
3.
St Illtyd
12th century
Old Priory Church
SA70 7UH
Served from the Abbey
 
Services: Mass by arrangement

1.
Welsh National Shrine of Our Lady
Our Lady of the Taper (1904, 1931, 1970)
North Road,
Cardigan
SA43 1LT
Tel: (01239) 612615
E-mail: mair@tapyr.orangehome.co.uk
Shrine website: www.ourladyofthetaper.org.uk
 
Clergy: Rev Paul Joseph

Services: Sun 10.30 am. Welsh Mass 1st Sun 5pm.
Latin Mass: Extraordinary Form: 4th Sunday 3pm.
Hdays 9.30am and 7pm
Wkdays Mass: Mon 9.30 am; Wed, Fri 7 pm; Sat 10.30 am.
Rosary: Before all Masses May – October and Sat.
Devotions: Wed Holy Hour 6pm; 1st Friday 6.30pm.
Conf: Sat 11am, Wed 6.30pm and Sun 10am.
 
Parish Groups: CAFOD, Catechecism Class; Guild of St Stephen, SVP, Hospitality, Shrine Support.
 
Convent: Ty Mair', Irish Ursuline Union, 74 North Road, Cardigan SA43 1AA
Tel: (01239) 612436
 
Hospital: Cardigan Memorial Hospital.
Tel: (01239) 612214
 
Homes: Yr Hafod Tel: (01239) 612651
Brondesbury Lodge Tel: (01239) 615427
Bridell Tel: (01239) 612706
 
2.
Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire
Our Lady Queen of Peace
3 Castle Street
Newcastle Emlyn
SA38 9AF
served from Cardigan

Services: Sun Vigil Mass 6.30 pm Saturday.
Hdays Vigil 7.00 pm.
Wkdays Tues and Thurs, time as announced
Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat 6pm.
Latin Mass: Extraordinary Form: 3rd Sunday 3pm. 
Parish Groups: Catechism, Fundraising, Youth to Lourdes
 
Homes: Maesllewelyn Old People's Home. Tel: (01239) 710833.
Cilwendeg Old People's Home. Tel: (01239) 841270.
Aweldeg Old People's Home. Tel: (01559) 363458.
Cartref, Henllan. Tel: (01559) 371293.
Tremle House, Pencader. Tel: (01559) 384875.
Blaendyffryn, Horeb. Tel: (01559) 363417.
Llwyndyrys, Llechryd. Tel: (01559) 682263.
Faerdre, Llandyssul (Handicapped) Tel: (01559) 362577.
Garthowen, Rhydowen. Tel: (01545) 55469.

1.
St Mary
Union Street (1851)
St Mary's Retreat
Union Street
Carmarthen
SA31 3DE
Tel: (01267) 237205

Parish Priest: Rev Pius Augustine Valummelmalayil, MA, MPh
                      Rev Saji Mathew Cheruparambil
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun 5.30 pm. Sun 10.30 am.
Hdays Vigil Mass 7.30 pm; Morning 9.15 am
Wkdays Typically Mon and Fri 7.30 pm, Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.15 am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat 4.45 to 5.15 pm. Sun 10.10-10.20 am and on request.
 
Parish Groups: Parish Council, Finance Committee, Family Life Ministry, Guild of St Stephen, Parent Teacher Association, UCM, SVP, Parish Centre Committee.
 
Schools: St Mary's Junior and Infants, Union Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3DE.
Tel: (01267) 234297. Headteacher: Martin O’Toole
St Mary's Nursery, Union Street, Carmarthen SA31 3DE.
Tel: (01267) 234297. Headteacher: Martin O’Toole.
 
Hospitals: West Wales General Hospital, Glangwili. Tel: (01267) 235151.
St David's Hospital, Jobswell Road, Carmarthen. Tel: (01267) 235430.
 
2.
Pontyberem
1966
Eglwys y Groes (Holy Cross)
Heol y Bryn
Pontyberem
SA15 5AG
New church built and consecrated 1991 served from Carmarthen
 
Services: Sun Mass 8.30 am
Hdays Mass 6.30 pm
Wkdays Wed 6.30 pm (typically)
Sacrament of Reconciliation: before Mass on request.

3.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
(1940)
Llanbedr Pont Steffan
Eglwys Fair, Arglwyddes Mynydd Carmel
Carmel
Pontfaen Road
Lampeter
SA48 7BS
Tel: (01570) 421003

 
Clergy: Served from Carmarthen
In residence: Rev Jimmy Sebastian Pulickakunnel MCBS

1.
St Benedict
41 Pontardawe Road
Clydach
Swansea
SA6 5NS
Tel: (01792) 842244
E-mail: benedictclydach@aol.com
Website: home.catholicweb.com/stbenedictclydach/
 
Clergy: Rev Teyrnon Williams.
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun 6 pm. Sun 10 am.
Hdays Vigil (Eve of Holy Day) 7 pm. Holy Day: 9.30 am
Wkdays Mass Mon, Tues 9.30am; Fri 9.30 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 5.30 to 5.45pm
 
Parish Groups: S.V.P., Rosary Circle, Passion Play, Children's Liturgy, Parish
Council, Divine Mercy Prayer (Monday), Guild of St Stephen, Family Life Ministry, Gardening Team, Apostleship of the Sea.
 
Hospital: Gellinudd. Tel: 01792 862221.
 
School: St Joseph's (Primary with Nursery).
Tel: (01792) 842494. Fax. 01792 843721.
 
Homes: Ynystawe Lodge, Ynystawe. Tel: (01792) 844379.
Llwyn Allt, Alltwen. Tel: (01792) 863845.
Glais Nursing Home, Birchgrove Road. Tel: (01792) 843915.
Danybryn, Nursing Home, Ynysmeudny. Tel: (01792) 869729.
St Camillus, Mond Court. Tel: (01792) 843563.

2.
Sacred Heart
Pantyffynon Road (1910; 1939)
Catholic Church
Pantyffynon Road,
Ystradgynlais
Swansea
SA9 1EU
Tel: (01792) 842244

 
Clergy: Served from Clydach 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun Sat 4pm Sun 11.30 am
Hdays Vigil 6pm.
Wkdays see notices
Sacrament of Reconciliation: on request
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 1st Friday 6pm (Winter months 9.30am).
 
Parish Groups: Eucharistic Ministers, Prayer Group, Children's Liturgy Group, Readers' Ministry, Catechists, Tuesday Club; Church Cleaning Group, Flower Arrangers, Music Ministry.
 
Hospital: Ystradgynlais Community Hospital, Glanrhyd Road, Ystradgynlais, Powys.
Tel: (01639) 844777

Crickhowell
Powys (1934)
St Joseph
Brecon Road
NP8 1DG
Served from Brecon
 
Masses: See notices for Brecon

St Joseph’s
Postcode unknown, link to map from here
Served from Our Lady of Margam
 
Services: Sun Mass 8.45 am
Hdays 5.30 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Before Sunday Mass

Holy Name
Vergam Terrace(1900; 1921)
Vergam Terrace
Fishguard
Pembrokeshire
SA65 9DF
Tel: (01348) 873865

 
Clergy: Rt Rev Mgr Canon C. H. Johnson, Ph.B., S.T.L., V.F.
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun 6 pm.
Sun 11 am
Hdays 10 am and 6.30 pm
Wkdays Mass normally 10 am. except Wednesdays.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 5.15 to 5.45 pm.
 
Parish Groups: K.S.C., Choir, Catechesis, Flower Guild.
 
School: Holy Name, Vergam Terrace. Tel: (01348) 872506.
 
Convent: Sisters of Mercy, St Teresa's Convent, Marine Walk, Fishguard SA65 9DU.
Tel: (01348) 872821.
Chaplain: V. Rev. Canon E. J. Mullins
Mass: at 11.45 daily.
 
Homes: St Teresa's Rest Home. Tel: (01348) 873312.
Hillside Residential Home. Tel: (01348) 873888.
Langton Hall. Tel: (01348) 873238.
Parc y Llyn Nursing Home Tel: 01437 741667

St John Kemble
(1986)
Llewellyn Street
SA11
Served from Neath
Email: neath@catholicneath.co.uk
 
Services: Sun Mass 11.30 a.m.
Hdays Vigil Mass 6 pm.
Wkdays Mass Wed 11 am; Fri 6 pm: Eucharistic Service
Sacrament of Reconciliation:  Sunday before Mass
 
Parish Groups: Ladies League, Altar Servers, Children's Liturgy, Parish Advisory Council.
 
Home: Trem y Glyn

1.
Blessed Sacrament
Alexandra Road (1926-1967)
Claret House
99 Alexandra Road
Gorseinon
Swansea
SA4 4NX
Tel: (01792) 892722
Email: blessedsacrament@claret.org.uk
Serving Pontardulais
 
Clergy: Rev Michael Fewell, STL.
 
Services: Sun Mass 10 am, 6 pm
Hdays Vigil Mass 7 pm; and 9.30 am.
Wkdays Tue, Thu, Fri 9.30 am.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Thur 10 am to 9 pm.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 11.30 am to 12 noon, 7-7.30 pm and at call.
 
Parish Groups: S.V.P., R.C.I.A.,  Rosary Crusade for Vocations, U.C.M., Choir, Church Carers, Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament, Catechists, Finance Committee.
 
Hospitals: Gorseinon General. Tel: (01792) 892441.
Garngoch. Tel: (01792) 892921.
Homes: Awel-y-Mor care Centre, Brynafon Road, Gorseinon SA4 4YF (01792) 897346;
Llys-y-Tywysog care Home, Clos Pengelli, Grovesend, Swanse SA4 4JW (01792) 896111.

2.
St Bride
(1924; 1994)
Cross Street
Pontardulais
SA4 8LR
Served from Gorseinon

Services: Sat First Mass of Sun, 5.30 pm. Sun 8.30 am
Wkdays Mon: 9.30am. Wed: 7 pm; Holy Hour: Wed 6pm;
Hdays: Mass 7pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Before Sat and Sun Masses and at call.
 
Parish Groups: Church Carers, SVP, Finance Committee.
 
Parish Assistants: Sr Pauline Cogan SM, Sr Maz Clyne SM, St Bride’s Convent, 4 Cross Street, Pontardulais, Swansea,
SA4 8LR. Tel: (01792) 882512.
 
Homes: The Hollies, Old People's Home. Tel: (01792) 882498.
Yr Hafan Care Home Tel: (01792) 883513
Ty Llys Gwyn, Care Home Tel: (01792) 882353

1.
St David and St Patrick
Dew Street (1872; 1949)
9 Fountain Row
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA61 1SX
Tel: (01437) 762284
 
Clergy: Rev. John Patrick Thomas
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun 6.00 pm. Sun 10 am. (Christmas Day and Easter Sunday 9.30am);
Hdays 7.45am; 7 pm.
Wkdays Mon and Fri 9.30am; Thurs 7pm;
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: after Mon Mass till 11am and Thurs 6-7pm;
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 5.00-5.45pm.
 
Parish Groups: Parish Council, Finance Committee, Archconfraternity of St Stephen; Children’s Liturgy Group, Rite of Christian Initiation of Children, Faith Development [Mon 7pm]; Faith Encounter [Tues 10am];  Encounter [Tues 7.30pm]; S.V.P. [Mon – contact Jim Reilly on 01437-731207]; Rosary Group [Wed 7pm]; Over 50s' Group [Thurs 12 noon]; CAFOD Lunch Club [Fri 12 noon]; Divine mercy [ Fri 3pm].
Army Chaplaincy: Wed 10am Brawdy, services announced in Orders.
School: Mary Immaculate, Merlins Hill. Tel: (01437) 762324.
 
Hospital: Withybush, Mass Tuesday 2pm. Tel: (01437) 764545.
Schools:  Mary Immaculate, Merlins Hill, Tel: 01437 762324
Convent: Holy Cross Abbey. Whitland. Tel: (01994) 240725.
Chaplain: Rt Rev John Moakler, O.C.S.O.
 
2.
The Immaculate Conception
(1981)
Church Street
Narberth
SA67 7BH
Served from Haverfordwest
 
Services: Sun Mass 5 pm (Christmas and Easter Sunday 11am)
Hdays Vigil Mass 7 pm,
Wkdays Tues 7 pm[British Summer Time]; Thurs 10am [outside BST];
Sacrament of Reconciliation: prior to services
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Tues 6-7pm [during BST].

St Joseph
Belmont Road (1929; 1967)
The Presbytery
4 Belmont Road
Hay-on-Wye
Hereford
HR3 5DA
Tel: (01497) 820452
 
Clergy: Rev Timothy Maloney, I.C., M.A., S.T.L.
 
Services: Sun 10 am.
Hdays Mass 7pm.
Wkdays Mon, Tues 9.30am; Wed and Thurs 10am.
Meditation before Mass: Wednesday and Thursday at 9.15am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: On request.
 
Parish Groups: A.P.F., Mission Support Group, Parish Advisory Council, Special Parish Support Group: Bethlehem Christians.

Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire

See Burry Port No. 2

Knighton, Powys

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour and St. Nicholas, Knighton
Market Square
Knighton
LD7
Services: Sun Mass 11.00 am.
Hdays 11.00am
Wkdays Mass as announced typically Wed 11 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sun 10.40 to 10.55am
Parish Groups: Parish Advisory Council, U.C.M., Bible Study, Ignatian Prayer Group, Churches Together, Community Service.
 
Hospital: Knighton. Tel: (01547) 528633
 
Home: Home for the Elderly, The Cottage, Knighton.
Tel: (01547) 528213.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel
(1940)
Llanbedr Pont Steffan
Eglwys Fair, Arglwyddes Mynydd Carmel
Carmel
Pontfaen Road
Lampeter
SA48 7BS
Tel: (01570) 422437
 
Clergy: Served from Carmarthen
In residence: Rev Jimmy Sebastian Pulickakunnel MCBS
 
Services: Sun 6pm
Wkdays Mon 10am
Hdays Vigil Mass 7pm
Confessions: Sun 5.30pm
 
Polska Msza Swieta: Polish Mass: 2nd Sunday of Month at 2.30 pm.
Priest: Edward Sopala Tel: 02920 230427
Polska Msza Swieta: W Kazda druga Niezdielé Miesiaca: 2.30 pm
 
Parish Groups: SVP, Servers Guild, Coffee Rota, Grounds and Maintenance, Readers, Derby and Joan, Flower club, Fundraising Group, Needlework Guild.
 
University Chaplaincy: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Presbytery 

St David
(1972; 1985)
Carmarthen Road
Llandeilo
SA19 6DL
 
Clergy: Served from Ammanford.
 
Services: Sun Mass 11am
Hdays Mass 6pm
Wkdays Mon, Thurs, Sat 9.30am; Wed 6.30 pm.
Holy Hour and Benediction every 1st Sat at 9am
Confessions: Sat 10.30 am, Thurs 10.30 to 11 am.
 
Parish Groups: Parish Advisory Council, Children's Liturgy, Catechism Class, Ministers of The Word and Eucharist, Music.
 
Convent: Sisters of the Cross and Passion, The Lodge, Rhosmaen,
Llandeilo SA19 7AS. Tel: (01558) 823791.

Homes: Bryn-y-wawr, New Road, Llandeilo (01558) 822763;
Caeglas, Ffairfach, Llandeilo (01558) 824123;
Mesteilo, care Home, Capel Isaac, Llandeilo (015580 668150

Our Lady
College View (1934; 1935; 1981; and 1999)
College View
Llandovery
SA20 0BD
Tel: (01269) 592533 or (01558) 824305
 
Clergy: Served from Ammanford

Services: Sun Vigil Mass 5pm Sat
Hdays 7 pm
Wkdays Wed 10 am
Confessions: 4.30 pm Saturdays
 
Parish Groups: Parish Advisory Council, Prayer Line, Servers, Children's Liturgy, Ladies Lunch Club, Music Group.
 
Hospital: Llandovery Cottage Hospital. Tel: (01550) 20322.
 
Homes for the Elderly:
Llanfair Grange Tel: (01550) 720495.
Cilgwyn Manor Tel. (01550) 777412.
Picton Court (01550) 720320
Blaenos Nursing Home Tel: (01550) 720403/720426.

1.
Our Lady of Ransom and the Holy Souls
Victoria Road (1911; 1971)
Victoria Road
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 6AS
Tel: (01597) 822353
Email: mrflewis@aol.com
 
Clergy: Rev Canon Michael Lewis B.A., V.F.
 
Services: Sun 11 am.
Hdays Mass 7 pm
Wkdays See Notices.
Confession and Reconciliation Sat 10 to 10.30 am and on request
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 10-10.30am; 
Latin Mass (1962 Missal) see Notices

Parish Groups: Parish Advisory Council, S.V.P., U.C.M., Prayer Group, Choir, Catechism Study Group.
 
Hospital: County War Memorial Hospital Tel: (01597) 822951.
 
Homes: Wylesfield Home Tel: (01597) 822251.
SPA Home Tel: (01597) 822020.
Manor Home Tel: (01597) 822531.
Fronheulog (Residential Home) Tel: (01597) 824826.
 
2.
Christ the King
Builth Wells (1953)
Garth Road
LD2
Served from Llandrindod Wells
 
Services: Sun Mass 9.00 am
Hdays Mass 10 am.
Wkdays See Notices.
Confession and Reconciliation: On request
 
Home: Brynhyfrydd (Residential Home). Tel: (01982) 822784.

Hospital: Builth Wells Cottage Hospital. Tel: (01982) 822221.

Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

Our Lady
Queen of Peace
(Llanfair) 1862, 1937, 1995
The Presbytery
Waunlanrafon Rd.
Llanelli
SA15 3AB
Tel: (01554) 774070
E-mail: olqpllanelli@btinternet.com
Website: www.olqpllanelli.org.uk
 
Clergy: Rev James Sweeney O Carm, (Prior);Br Anthony O’Donnell, O.Carm.
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun 6 pm. Sun 10 am and 5.30 pm.
Hdays Mass 10 am and 7 pm.
Wkdays Tu, Wed, Th 9.30 am; Fri and Sat 10 am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 10.30-10.45am; 5.15-5.45pm.
Sun 9.30-9.45am; 5-5.15 pm.
 
Parish Groups: Parish Advisory Council, SVP., U.C.M., Soc for The Protection of The Unborn Child, St John Lloyd P.A., St Mary's P.A., Eucharistic Ministers' Group, Flower Arrangers' Team, Guild of St Stephen, Pre Baptism Preparation Group, Family Life Ministry, Senior Citizens (Tuesday Group), Sisters of Mercy Associates
 
Schools: St John Lloyd Comprehensive, Havard Road, Llanelli SA14 8SD.
Tel: (01554) 772589.
St Mary's Primary School, Havard Road, Llanelli. Tel: (01554) 759178.
 
Convent: Sisters of Mercy (Parish Sisters), 6 Union Buildings, Llanelli.
Tel: (01554) 752768.
 
Hospitals: Bryntirion General Hospital. Tel: (01554) 756567.
Prince Philip General Hospital. Tel: (01554) 756567.
Mynydd Mawr Hospital. Tel (01269) 841343.
 
Homes: Caemaen, Coleshill Tee, Llanelli Tel: (01554) 771835
St Paul's, Ann Street, Llanelli Tel: (01554) 771414
St Elli, Queen Victoria Road, Llanelli Tel: (01554) 755000
Y Bwythyn, Bigyn Road, Llanelli Tel: (01554) 758911
Caeffair, Felinfoel Road, Llanelli Tel: (01554) 756332
Glasfryn, Felinfoel Road, Llanelli Tel: (01554) 758049
Llys y Bryn, Bryn, Llanelli Tel: (01554) 758132
Ty Mair, Felinfoel, Lianelli Tel: (01554) 754711
Y Plas, Felinfoel, Llanelli Tel: (01554) 751358
Stepney House, Cilymaenllwyd, Pwll Tel: (01554) 771617

St Francis of Assisi
Priory Road (1903; 1929)
128 Priory Road
Milford Haven
SA73 2EE
Tel/Fax: (01646) 693371
Email: milfordhavenparish@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.catholicchurchmilfordhaven.co.uk/ 

Clergy: Fr Jaime A Bautista (Fr Jayjay) STB
 
Services: Sun Mass 11 am and 6 pm.
Hdays Mass 9.30 am and 7 pm
Wkdays Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat 9.30am, Wed 7pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Weekly after Saturday Mass and before Sunday Masses and at call.
Others Sacraments and Counselling: kindly call the Presbytery or email.
Rosary: after Wednesday Mass beforemeeting of Legion of Mary.
Prayer for the Sick: after Monday Mass led by St Padre Pio Prayer Group.
Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction: after Saturday Mass.
Parish Groups: Padre Pio Prayer Group, (Mon after 9.30 Mass), Legion of Mary and Rosary (Wed 7.30pm).
 
School: St Francis R.C. Primary, Priory Road, Milford Haven. Tel: (01646) 694830.
 
Homes: Havenhurst Old People's. Tel: (01646) 692118.
Canterbury House Tel: (01646) 693465

Narberth

See Haverfordwest No. 2

1.
St Joseph
Westernmoor (1888-1934)
The Presbytery
Westernmoor
Neath
SA11 1TP
Tel: (01639) 643323  Mobile: 07743 486179
E-mail: Neath@catholicneath.org
Website: www.catholicneath.org
 
Clergy: Rev Eddie Murphy I.C. (Email: eddie@rosmini.org)
  Rev Ambrose Maliakkal I.C.
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun 7 pm. Sun 11 am.
Hdays Vigil Mass 7 pm and 10.30 am.
Wkdays Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 9.30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 6 to 6.45 pm and on request.
 
Parish Groups: Parish Council, St Joseph's Parish Guild, Legion of Mary, SVP, Parish Prayer Group, Music Group, Children's Liturgy, Ministry of Reader, Catechists, Ministry of Eucharist, RCIA.
 
Child Protection: Maria Beesley (01639) 791782

School: St Joseph (Primary), Cook Rees Avenue, Neath. Tel: (01639) 635099.
 
Hospitals: Cimla. Tel: (01639) 641161.
Tonna Tel: (01639) 862000

2.
Briton Ferry
Neath Port Talbot
Our Lady of the Assumption
Neath Road
Neath
SA11 2YR
served from Neath

Services: Sun 9.30 am.
Hdays Mass 7 pm.
Wkdays Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9.30am.
Exposition with morning prayer Wed 9.30am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sun 9 to 9.20 am.

3.
Glynneath
St John Kemble
Llewellyn Street
Glynneath
SA11 5AE
served from Neath
Email: neath@catholicneath.co.uk

Services: Sun 11.30 am.
Hdays Vigil Mass 6 pm.
Wkdays Mass Wed 11 am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday before Mass

Our Lady Queen of Peace
Castle Street (1960;1967)
3 Castle Terrace
Newcastle Emlyn
SA38 9AF
Tel: (01239) 710201
 
Clergy: served from Cardigan
 
Services: Sun Vigil Mass 6.30 pm Saturday.
Hdays Vigil 7.00 pm.
Wkdays Tues and Thurs, time as announced
Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat 6pm.
Latin Mass: Extraordinary Form: 3rd Sunday 3pm. 
Parish Groups: Catechism, Fundraising, Youth to Lourdes
 
Homes: Maesllewelyn Old People's Home. Tel: (01239) 710833.
Cilwendeg Old People's Home. Tel: (01239) 841270.
Aweldeg Old People's Home. Tel: (01559) 363458.
Cartref, Henllan. Tel: (01559) 371293.
Tremle House, Pencader. Tel: (01559) 384875.
Blaendyffryn, Horeb. Tel: (01559) 363417.
Llwyndyrys, Llechryd. Tel: (01559) 682263.
Faerdre, Llandyssul (Handicapped) Tel: (01559) 362577.
Garthowen, Rhydowen. Tel: (01545) 55469.

1.
St Mary
Meyrick Street (1843; 1846)
Catholic Presbytery
31a Meyrick Street
Pembroke Dock
SA72 6AL
Tel: (01646) 682079
Email: parish@ stmaryandstjoseph.org.uk
Website: www.stmaryandstjoseph.org.uk
 
Clergy: Rev Patrick Fitzgerald-Lombard, O.Carm
 
Services: Sun Mass 10.30 am and 6.30 pm.
Hdays See Newsletter and website.
Wkdays See Newsletter and website.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: at call.
 
Parish Groups: U.C.M., SVP, Meditation Group, Apostleship of the Sea
 
Schools: St Mary's Juniors and Infants, Nursery. Britannia Road, Pembroke Dock.
Tel: (01646) 682879.
 
Hospitals: South Pembroke Hospital Tel: (01646) 682114.
 
Convent: Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary, 4 Park Street, Pembroke
Dock SA72 6JG Tel: (01646) 682837.
 
2.
St Joseph
Pembroke (1956; 1978)
Monkton
SA71
Served from Pembroke Dock
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun, 6.30 pm.
Hdays See Newsletter and website.

St Bride
(1924; 1994)
Cross Street
Pontardulais
SA4 8LR
Served from Gorseinon

Services: Sat First Mass of Sun, 5.30 pm. Sun 8.30 am
Wkdays Mon: 9.30am. Wed: 7 pm; Holy Hour: Wed 6pm;
Hdays: Mass 7pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Before Sat and Sun Masses and at call.
 
Parish Groups: Church Carers, SVP, Finance Committee.
 
Parish Assistants: Sr Pauline Cogan SM, Sr Maz Clyne SM, St Bride’s Convent, 4 Cross Street, Pontardulais, Swansea,
SA4 8LR. Tel: (01792) 882512.
 
Homes: The Hollies, Old People's Home. Tel: (01792) 882498.
Yr Hafan Care Home Tel: (01792) 883513
Ty Llys Gwyn, Care Home Tel: (01792) 882353

Eglwys Groes (Holy Cross)
1966 New church built and consecrated in 1991
Heol y Bryn
Pontyberem
SA15 5AG
Served from Carmarthen
Grid ref: 506118
 
Services: Sun Mass 8.30 am.
Hdays Mass 6.30 pm.
Wkdays Wed 6.30 pm. (typically)
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Before Mass on request.

1.
Our Lady of Margam
63 Margam Road
Maesgwyn
(63 Margam Road
Port Talbot)
SA13 2HR
Tel: (01639) 883323
Email: Sylvester.odonnell1@virgin.net; paul.thepriest@btinternet.com
 
Clergy: Rev Canon Sylvester O'Donnell, Rev. Paul Watson
Priest in Residence: Rt Rev Monsignor Provost David Bottrill, V.G.
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun, 6 pm. Sun 10 am.
Hdays Mass 9 am, 7 pm.
Wkdays Mass Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 9 am, Fri 7 pm.
Rosary and Benediction Mon 7 pm.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Fri 6.30-6.50 pm, Sat 5.30-5.50 pm.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday 2pm to 7 pm. Wed 6pm to 9pm

Parish Groups: U.C.M., SVP., Guild of St Stephen, Parish Council, Parish Lourdes Group, Family Life Ministry, Floral Art Group.
 
Homes: Maes-y-Bryn, Pen-y-Cae Road, Port Talbot SA13 2EG (Tel: 01639 898882)
Talbot Court, Talbot Road, Port Talbot SA13 1TN (Tel: 01639 887975)
Taibach NH, Alma Terrace Port Talbot SA13 1TN (Tel: 01639 890752).

Cymer
St Joseph’s
No postcode available, link to location map from here
Services Sun Mass 8.45am
Hdays 5.30pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Before Sunday Mass

2.
St Joseph
Water Street
The Presbytery
Water Street
Port Talbot
SA12 6LE
Tel: (01639) 882846
www.stjosephs-porttalbot.co.uk
 
 
Clergy: Rev Canon Joseph Cefai, M.A., Ph.D
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun 6 pm. Sun 10 am, 6.30 pm.
Hdays Mass 10 am and 6.30 pm.
Wkdays Mass 9.30 am or 6.30 pm.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 11.30, 5.30 pm and on request.
 
Parish Groups: U.C.M., Discovering our Faith, Catechist Group, Prayer Group, Retired and Senior Citizens, Faith Sharing Group, Advisory Group.
 
Schools: St Joseph's (Infants), Water Street, Port Talbot, SA12 6LE.
Tel: (01639) 882579.
St Joseph's (Junior), Nobel Avenue, Port Talbot. Tel: (01639) 769743.
St Joseph's (Comp), Baglan Moors, Aberavon, Port Talbot.
Tel: (01639) 884305.
 
Hospital: Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, SA12 7BX.
Tel: (01639) 862000
R.C. chaplain: Mr Jim Caddick Tel: (01639) 643323.
 

Cwmavon, Neath Port Talbot

St Philip Evans
Salem Road
Cwmavon
SA12 9EL
Served from St Joseph’s, Port Talbot
Tel: (01639) 882846
 
Services: Sun Mass 8.45am
Hdays Mass 9 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sun before Mass and on request.
 
Convent: Ursulines of Jesus, St Philip Evans Convent, 45 Salem Road, Cwmavon.
Tel: (01639) 888302.
 
3.
St Therese of Lisieux
Southdown Road, Sandfields (1967)
The Presbytery
Southdown Road
Port Talbot
SA12 7HL
Tel: (01639) 884791
Email: fatherpaulbrophy@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.sttherese-sandfields.org.uk

Clergy: Rev Paul Brophy M.A. (Cantab)
 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun 5 pm. Sun 11 am. Holy Hour (See Bulletin).
Hdays Mass 9.30 am, 7 pm.
Wkdays Masses Daily at 9.30 am except Thurs.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 4.15-4.45pm.
 
Parish Groups: Guild of St Stephen, St Therese’s Credit Union, RCIA, Secular Franciscan Order, Senior Citizens, Housebound and Handicapped.
 
School: St Therese's Primary School, Southdown Road, Sandfields, Port Talbot,
West Glamorgan. Tel: (01639) 882797.
 
Homes: Morfa Afon Home, Dalton Road. Tel: (01639) 884488.
Swn-y-mor, Scarlet Avenue
Ysbrid-y-mor, Timorfa Road
 
Hospital: Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, SA12 7BX. Tel: 01639 862000

1.
Assumption of Our Lady and St Therese
Kings Turning Road
Presteigne
Powys
LD8 2LD
 
Priest in charge: Rev Morty O’Shea, SOLT
Residence: Ty Mair, Kings Turning Road, Presteigne, Powys LD8 2LD
Tel: (01544) 262188
 
Parish Sisters: Sisters Mary Trinity, Mary Immaculate, SOLT.
Services: Sun Mass 9 am.
Hdays Mass 7 pm.
Wkdays Mass as announced. Typically Tues, Fri, Sat 9.30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: 8.30 to 8.50 am on Sundays
 
Parish Groups: Parish Advisory Council, U.C.M., Newman Society, Churches Together (Cytun).
 
Home: Prestmede Home for the Elderly. Tel: (01544) 267538
 
 
2.
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour and St. Nicholas, Knighton
Market Square
Knighton
LD7
(served from Presteigne)

Services: Sun Mass 11.00 am.
Hdays 11am
Wkdays Mass as announced, typically Wed 11am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation 10.40-10.55am on Sundays.
Parish Groups: Parish Advisory Council, Bible Study, UCM, Ignatian Prayer Group, Cytun, Community Service

3.
St Francis of Assisi, Rhyader
Dark Lane
Rhayader
LD6 5DA
(served from Presteigne)
 
Services: First Mass Sunday: 6.00 pm on Sat
Hdays Vigil Mass of preceding day 7 pm.
Wkdays Mass as announced, typically at Crosfield House, Thurs at 10am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 5.30 pm.
 
Parish Groups: Parish Advisory Council, Cytun
 
Home: Royal British Legion, Crosfield House. Tel: (01597) 810901.

1.
Holyrood and St Teilo
Five Arches, St Florence Parade (1888)
Holyrood Presbytery
St Florence Parade
Tenby
SA70 7DT
Tel: (01834) 842692
Fax: (01834) 84914
Email: fatherowenmcg@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.saint-teilos-tenby.co.uk
Clergy: Fr Owen McGreal, BA
 
Services: Sun Sat Vigil Mass 5.30 pm. Sun 11 am.
Hdays Vigil Mass 7pm. and 11am
Wkdays see notices
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat 10.30-11.15am.
 
Parish Groups: St Teilo's Ladies Guild, Prayer Group, Choir, Children's Liturgy, Finance Committee.
 
School: St Teilo's Primary, Greenhill, Tenby. Tel: (01834) 843995
 
Hospital: Tenby Cottage Hospital

2.
St Bride
Saundersfoot (1966)
The Ridgeway
SA69
Served from Tenby
 
Services: Sun Mass 9.30 am
Hdays Mass 9.30 am

Holy Cross Abbey
SA34 0QX
Tel: (01994) 240725
 
Clergy: Chaplain: Rt Rev Dom John Moakler, O.C.S.O.
 
Services: Public Mass: Sundays 9 am

Sacred Heart
Pantyffynon Road (1910; 1939)
Catholic Church
Pantyffynon Road,
Ystradgynlais
Swansea
SA9 1EU
Tel: (01792) 842244

 
Clergy: Served from Clydach 
Services: Sat First Mass of Sun Sat 4pm Sun 11.30 am
Hdays Vigil 6pm.
Wkdays see notices
Sacrament of Reconciliation: on request
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 1st Friday 6pm (Winter months 9.30am).
 
Parish Groups: Eucharistic Ministers, Prayer Group, Children's Liturgy Group, Readers' Ministry, Catechists, Tuesday Club; Church Cleaning Group, Flower Arrangers, Music Ministry.
 
Hospital: Ystradgynlais Community Hospital, Glanrhyd Road, Ystradgynlais, Powys.
Tel: (01639) 844777

Registered Charity N^o  234168