Societies and Organisations in the Diocese of Menevia

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY - Link from here for details.

MENEVIA PASTORAL COUNCIL / CATHOLIC MEN'S SOCIETY - Reports, in pdf format, from the Diocesan Day on the Laity, held on Saturday 20th November 2004 in Swansea.  Click on the report name to download.

1. Vision and Mission  (Catholic Men's Society of Great Britain)

2. Vision and Mission for the Future of the Laity  (CMS 2003-2004)

3. Role of the Laity - Church Teaching  (Jackie Wykes)

4. Laity Day Report - May 2005

Other Societies and Organisations are listed in alphabetical order:-

AID TO CHURCH IN NEED
(Registered Charity Number 1097984) www.acnuk.org
 
ACN is a Catholic charity which supports the faithful who are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need. At work in 145 countries in Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America, ACN supports more than 5,000 projects every year – training seminarians and catechists, building churches, chapels and catechetical centres, supporting priests and religious, printing Bibles, and helping refugees. ACN brings Christ to the world. Please help us with your prayers and love.
 
ACN National Director (UK):
Neville Kyrke-Smith.

Menevia Area Secretary:
Stephen Skibniewski-Woods
Cleddau Cottage
61 Lower Quay Road
Hook
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA62 4LR
Tel: 01437 891482
E-mail: steveskibniewski@tiscali.co.uk

APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA
Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) in England and Wales is part of an international network of AOS agencies working in 89 countries to support the people of the sea. AOS is an agency of the Catholic Church whose outreach involves spiritual and pastoral, practical and welfare, education and campaigning work in support of all seafarers, regardless of their nationality, colour or creed.  AOS supports seafarers through a network of chaplains and ship visitors; both lay and ordained, paid and volunteer, who pro-actively visit seafarers on their ships offering the hand of friendship; run ecumenical drop-in centres in ports where seafarers can relax and contact their families by phone or email; accompany seafarers on their voyages as seagoing chaplains.

National Director: Commodore
Chris York
AOS,
Herald House,
Lamb's Passage,
Bunhill Row,
London EC1Y 8LE.
Tel: 0207 588 8285
Fax: 0207 588 8280
Email: londonoffice@aposmar.net

Swansea:
Fr Teyrnon Williams
The Presbytery
41 Pontardawe Road
Clydach
Swansea  SA6 5NS
Tel: (01792) 842244

Milford Haven:
The Parish Priest
The Presbytery
128 Priory Road
Milford Haven  SA73 2EE
Tel: (01646) 693371

Pembroke Dock:
Fr John Dermody
The Presbytery
Meyrick Street
Pembroke Dock SA72 6AL
Tel: (01646) 682079.

ARCHCONFRATERNITY OF ST STEPHEN FOR ALTAR SERVERS
Object: to help individual servers in their Christian formation by means of a deeper understanding and love of the Holy Eucharist. Awareness of, and relationship to the Teaching and Worshipping Church in carrying out with reverence, devotion and conviction the Ministry of Serving.
Spiritual Director:
Fr Jason Jones, S.T.B.
The Presbytery
North Road
Cardigan SA43 1LT
Tel: 01239 612615

ASSOCIATION OF BLIND CATHOLICS
To enable persons with a visual impairment to lead a full and active life within the Church. The ABC offers a cassette lending library and a monthly talking Catholic Newspaper for an annual subscription of £1, as well as Retreats and Gatherings.
 
Secretary:
Mr Paul Questier
58 Oakwood Road
Horley
Surrey RH6 7BU
Tel: 01293 772104

ASSOCIATION OF SEPARATED AND DIVORCED CATHOLICS
The aims are to give social and spiritual support to members within the framework of the church and to encourage and nourish growth in the Faith by Days of recollection, Retreats, Social events etc. This is achieved through a nationwide collection of groups.

Chairman:
Mr Brian James
14 Westcotts Green
Warfield
Wokingham
Berks
RG42 3SG
Tel: 013444 450 660
E-mail: brian@brianjamesroup.com

Secretary:
Mr Colin Forrestal
55 Rainbow Park
Winnersh
Wokingharn
Berks
RG41 5SF
Tel: 01189 770 573
E-mail: colinforrestal@btopenworld.com

Treasurer:
Mr Gerry Blaney
15 Cammellia Gardens
Pendeford
Wolverhampton
WV9 5SE
Tel: 01902 780 799
E-mail: blaneygerard@aol.com

National Helpline: 01132 640 638

National Website: www.asdcengland.org.uk

Local Contact:
Bernadette Harris
12 Golf Road
Port Talbot
SA12 6RH
Tel: 01639 779650

BISHOPRIC OF THE FORCES
There are four centres in Wales where parish clergy devote some of their time to serving as chaplains of the armed forces:
MENEVIA: Brecon; Crickhowell; Sennybridge, Hereford.

Contact: One of the chaplains or

The Secretary
Bishopric of the Forces
AGPDO
Middle Hill
Aldershot
Hants  GU11 1PP
Tel: (01252) 349004
Fax: (01252) 349006
E-mail: bishopssecretary@rcforcesbishop.co.uk

CAFOD Wales
(Catholic Agency for Overseas Development)
Registered Charity No. 285776

• is an official agency of the Bishops for overseas relief and development

• promotes human development and social justice

• helps those in need regardless of creed, colour, or ideology

• raises funds for overseas relief and development

• provides educational resources about world poverty and development for schools and groups

• campaigns on behalf of the poor and so gives a voice to the voiceless

• has network of local volunteers throughout Menevia

• yn awyddus i hyrwyddo ein gwaith drwy'r iath Gymraeg, a fe
  fyddem yn filch o gael eich gefnogaeth

• has free resources, information, and prayer cards for your use

• needs some of your time and energy to do its work effectively

Contact:
Head of CAFOD-Wales
11 Richmond Road
Cardiff CF24 3AQ
Tel: 029 2045 3360
Fax: 029 2047 2222
E-mail: wales@cafod.org.uk

CARITAS CHRISTI
Caritas Christi is an international secular institute for women in which members make a definitive commitment. Totally given to God, in and for the Church, deeply rooted in the world, they live a lay life given in celibacy, chosen by love; a love which leads them to concern for others. If you are single or widowed and would like more information write to:

Miss Sandra Sowls
31 Chestnut Avenue
Stonehouse
Gloucestershire
GL10 2HW

CARITAS-SOCIAL ACTION
Caritas-social action is the voice of the Catholic Church on social justice and care in England and Wales. It is an agency of the Bishops’ Conference with responsibility for carrying out the social mission of the Church in England and Wales.

Chair of Trustees: Terry Connor

Vice-Chair: Rt Rev Christopher Budd

Director: Sarah Lindsell

Tel: 020 7901 4875
Email: caritas@cbcew.org.uk
Website: www.caritas-socialaction.org.uk


CATENIAN ASSOCIATION
The Association of Catholic Professional and Business Men.

Province No. 12
 
Director:
J. D. Hall
33 Cherry Orchard Road
Lisvane
Cardiff  CF14 0UD

Provincial President:
P. D. Keenan, K.H.S.
Windwhistle
24a Thackeray Road
Clevedon BS21 7JQ

Provincial Secretary:
Peter Maunder
22 Albany Road
Cardiff CF24 3RZ

Swansea Circle No. 44

President:
C. A. G. Sander
DRWS YFRO
439 Gower Road
Killay
Swansea SA2 7AN

Vice-President: (2007/8)
A. L. Jones
17 Northlands Park
Bishopston
Swansea SA3 3JW

Secretary:
M. E. O'Rourke
21 Glanyrafon Road
Sketty
Swansea SA2 9JE


CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL IN WALES
This is served by a National Service Committee with members drawn from the three dioceses in Wales.  Its main activity is the planning of an annual Wales National Conference held in August at Trinity College, Carmarthen.  Members are also available to organise retreats, healing services, seminars and days of prayer.

Chairperson:
Pat Williams
Tel: (029) 20 6117374

Secretary:
Mrs Fran Graham
Tel: (01792) 535987

Treasurer: Sheila Smith

Menevia Diocesan Service Team
Aims to improve communications with members, to promote prayer groups and to provide a vital link with the National Service Committee.

Secretary: Frances Graham
Tel: 01792 535987

Catholic Prayer Group in Menevia
A group meets on the first Saturday of each month at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Carmarthen.  Members organise days of renewal and seminars.

For further information contact
Margaret Thomas
Tel: 01559 370422.

CATHOLIC DEAF SERVICE
Team:
Director: Sr Mary Chisholm D.C.

Chaplain: Fr Tony Hodges
 
Welsh Catholic Deaf Association
200 Grand Avenue
Ely
Cardiff 
CF5 4HX

Tel: Voice/Fax: 029 20 679594
Text: 029 20 388108
Email: dcsely@talktalk.net

Emergencies:
Rev. Tony Hodges
Tel: 02920 731061

We are a Community within the Archdiocese which encourages and promotes full participation of Deaf People to take responsibility and leadership within the church.

Mass: Every Sunday at 10.30am at St. Philip Evans, Llandeyrn Drive,
Cardiff CF23 9UL

CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE
Founded in 1905 by Margaret Fletcher a convert to Catholicism whose objectives were to promote religious, social and educational welfare in order to help Catholic women play a more active part in the church and in society. C.W.L is committed to helping people in Parishes, local communities and at National and International level.

Members work under the guidance of the Hierarchy and have always had the support of the Bishops and Parish priests. The League offers the opportunity to learn new skills. A Social Awareness team relates to Interfaith activities and Ecumenism, Relief and Refugees, Justice and Peace, Health, Youth and Family with particular reference to the disadvantaged groups in society.

Our Lady’s Catechists [O.L.C] runs correspondence courses for adults who wish to train as Catechists and for children who need religious instruction and preparation for the sacraments.

The Services Committee is concerned with Army, Navy and R.A.F Forces and their dependants with chaplains from all of these Services attending meetings.
The C.W.L has its own newspaper, published three times a year through which members are kept informed and updated.

The League has always been involved in International work. Margaret Fletcher having been a member of a committee which formed the World Union of Catholic Womens’ Organisations[WCWO].

All activities are based on a spiritual foundation. Every meeting begins with the League’s own prayers. The League’s patron is the York martyr St. Margaret Clitheroe whose feast day is Aug 30th. The Branch in Wales is called Cardiff Province Branch and Menevia. The League’s Centenary was Oct 2006. The C.W.L offers new members;

• Scope for women with special skills and experience.

• A satisfying interest with some time to spare.

• An opportunity to help the less fortunate.

• A chance to make new contacts.

• A means to develop your spiritual life with all its blessings.

• And a very warm welcome.

For further information: visit www.catholicwomensleague.org.

Spiritual Advisor: Fr. Michael Cronin.

Briton Ferry Section

Chairman and Branch Communication Officer:
Mrs Julie James
20 Lodge Drive
Baglan
Port Talbot
 
Secretary:
Mrs V. Chadd
3 Penrhiwgoch
Baglan
Port Talbot

CO-WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS OF BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA
 
The Co-Workers and Volunteers of Blessed Teresa are those who see the presence of God in every human being and hence fully share in the real service of the poor using hands to serve and hearts to love. Blessed Teresa asks that we find those who need us, getting to know them personally, for it is only when we know the people that we can understand and love them. Then the Co-Workers and Volunteers can do the 'little things' for them, the little things that no-one else has time to do. For it is those things that you do to the least of His Brethren that you do to Him.

The Missionaries of Charity in Swansea joyfully request that any person within the Diocese who may be interested in finding out more about helping to further the work of the Sisters in the Diocese should contact:

Sister Myriam
The Convent
235/236 The Strand
Swansea

Tel:(01792) 463107
 
ENGLISH CATHOLIC HISTORY ASSOCIATION

The Association aims to advance the education of the public in English Catholic history including promoting interest and encouraging research in the Catholic history of England and Wales and helping to preserve relevant documents.  Regular meetings and visits are arranged and members receive a quarterly newsletter.

Secretary:
Miss Toni Eccles
6 Townside
Church Street
Tisbury
Salisbury
Wiltshire  SP3 6AX
Tel: 01747 871070
E-mail: toni.eccles@btinternet.com
Website: www.echa.org.uk

Co-Ordinator for Wales:
Mrs Lynne Hunter Johnston
The Close
Hewelsfield
Lydney
Gloucester GH15 6UU.
E-mail: Lynne@hunterjohnston.co.uk

FAITH AND LIGHT
Faith and Light is an International Christian Association with people who have a learning disability, their families and friends.  Groups (communities) meet regularly to pray and to celebrate, share and pray together.

Website: www.faithandlightwales.org.uk
 
National Co-ordinator Wales:
Mrs Angela Glover
20 Ravenhill Road
Fforestfach
Swansea
Tel: (01792) 581331
 
Caereithin Community Co-ordinator:
Mrs Jean Grainger
16 Heolfach
Treboeth
Swansea SA5 9DE
Tel: (01792) 418055

Gorseinon Community Co-ordinator:
Richard Batchelor
3 Priors Crescent
Dunvant
Swansea SA2 7UP
Tel: (07876) 36250

St llltyds Community Co-ordinator:
Mrs Colleen Lowden
25 Bryn Gardens
Dafen
Llanelli SA14 8PN
Tel: (01554) 775573

Briton Ferry Roundabout Community Co-ordinator:
Mrs Sue Page
18 Park Drive
Skewen
Neath
Tel: (01792) 814025

Communities also in Cardiff and Llanidloes.

THE GRAIL
Grail people quest for the pearl of great price and value all people at whatever point they have reached in their quest. We do this in the awareness of God's presence surrounding us in the living world, in human society and in all we meet. As a community centred on the Eucharist we are committed to sharing the Christian values that inspire us and bring to our lives a spirit of creativity, celebration and joy.

The Grail offers forms of membership for single women, married couples and young adults. Local groups meet regularly throughout the country.

 
President: Miss Clare Davidson
The Grail
125 Waxwell Lane
Pinner
Middx. HA5 3ER
Tel: 020 8866 2195
 
Grail community e-mail: waxwell@compuserve.com
Business & Centre e mail: grailcentre@compuserve.com
Website: www.grailsociety.org.uk/grailsociety.htm
 
Diocesan Representatives:
Bob and Cecily Hughes
'Fernhill'
Swansea SA3 4NH
Tel: (01792) 36387

THE GRAIL SECULAR INSTITUTE
This offers a particular way of life to single or widowed Catholic women. Those who belong make a formal commitment to live out their baptismal promises through the channel of the Grail and its mission.
 
There are two ways of belonging, as members of the Grail Community or as individual members, (Companions). All members seek to find God in their everyday life situations. Community members live together, expressing a simple uncluttered and celibate life-style. They aim to be open, to heal and to release the gifts of those they meet.
They are accountable to those with whom they live and see all that they undertake as enabling people to grow towards their full potential.
Companions of the Grail live independently and follow their chosen occupation. This makes specific demands on each person but also provides challenge, support and guidance. They meet regularly in area groups and aim to be alert to developments and needs in both Church and society so as to bring an informed response to daily situations.
 
Companions and the Grail Community spend time together each year to share more deeply the ethos and mission of the Grail. (see The Grail above).
 
For further information contact:
Mary Grasar
The Grail Centre
125 Waxwell Lane
Pinner
Middx HA5 3ER
 
E-mail: waxwell@compuserve.com
Web: http://www.grailsociety.org.uk

GUILD OF CATHOLIC DOCTORS
Cardiff Branch
 
Master:
Mr P. J. Coyle, K.C.S.G., F.R.C.S.
20 Long Oaks Court
Sketty
Swansea
E-mail: patjcoyle@aol.com
 
KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA
The Order is an organised body of Catholic men giving entire loyalty to the Apostolic See, the Hierarchy and to the Clergy in all things appertaining to the Catholic Faith.

They are committed to the following:

• To participate in the work of the Lay Apostolate.

• To promote the moral, intellectual and material welfare of its members and the Catholic Community generally.

• To make such provision as may be possible for the widows, orphans and other dependants of its members and generally to promote kindness and benevolence amongst all.

• To promote the interests of Catholic youth.

• To co-operate with other Catholic organisations in the furtherance of Catholic activities.

Charter Council 542 - Fishguard
 
Grand Knight:
Mr Patrick J. Kelly
26 Allt-y-Carne
Duffryn
Goodwick
Pembs  SA64 0AT
Tel: (01348) 873838
 
Council 961 - Ammanford
 
Grand Knight:
Mr B. Smith
1 Fairoak
Pontamman
Ammanford  SA18 2JT
Tel: (01269) 594181

LEGION OF MARY
A lay, world-wide organisation of the Church devoted to furthering Christianity through devotion to the Mother of God, corporal works of mercy such as visiting the sick etc. and participation in and organisation of instruction in the Faith for children and adults and Rosary Crusades.

Menevia Comitium
 
Spiritual Director:

President:
Mrs Philippa Gray

Vice President:
Mrs Pat O’Connell
Tel: (01639) 760498
 
Secretary:
Mrs Maureen McAteer
Tel: (01639) 646088
 
Treasurer:
Mrs Cossette Jones
 
Attached Praesidia at St Joseph's, Port Talbot; St Therese, Sandfields; St Joseph's, Neath; Sacred Heart Morriston, Our Lady of Lourdes, Townhill, Swansea.
 
Our Lady of Mercy, Praesidium, Milford Haven
 
President:
Mrs A. Davies
24 Croft Avenue
Hakin
Milford Haven

Secretary:
Mrs P. Rogers
2 Jordan Close
Steynton
Milford Haven

THE MARIST WAY
The Marist Way is the lay branch of the Marist Family.  It brings together people who wish to participate in the life and mission of the Church in the 'Spirit of Mary' - a way of living the Gospel envisaged by Jean Claude Colin, founder of the Society of Mary - Priests, Sisters, Brothers, Missionary Sisters and Laity.

For more information about Lay Marists or about Marist Way Groups, please contact:
 
Mrs Agnes McGrogan
15 Daleston Avenue
Linthorpe
Middlesborough TS5 5PA
Tel: (01642) 817504

MARRIAGE CARE (Formerly CMAC)
 
Headquarters:
Clitherow House
1 Blythe Mews
Blythe Road
London  W14 ONW
Tel: (0207) 371 1341
Fax: (0207) 371 4921
 
Established in 1946 to support Marriage and Family Life, Marriage Care provides a free confidential counselling service for adults in 57 centres throughout England and Wales.
Professionally trained Relationship counsellors offer counselling for those with marital/relationship difficulties, asking them to make an affordable contribution towards costs. Short courses and one to one sessions, (FOCCUS) for which fees are levied, are provided for couples preparing for marriage.
 
Swansea Centre:
c/o ‘Maesgwyn’
63 Margam Road
Port Talbot SA12 2HR

For Counselling appointments
Tel: (01792) 360817

For Marriage preparation courses contact
Ms Maggie James
Tel: 01792 362212
 
President: The Bishop of Menevia

MARRIAGE/ENGAGED ENCOUNTER
A weekend experience for couples who wish to enrich and deepen their relationship.  Both week-ends are given by three Catholic Couples and a Catholic Priest.
 
For further information contact:
Tony and Win Phillips
16 Ty-Isha Terrace
Blackwood  NP12 1ER
Tel: (01495) 228125

NATIONAL NETWORK OF PASTORAL MUSICIANS
The NNIM is a network of people active in liturgy and music who wish to be in touch with others doing similar things, and to have useful information about courses, conferences, music days and other opportunities of interest to them.  The NNPM organises a summer weekend conference biennially.  The NNPM circulates to subscribers a Newsletter three times a year.  The current subscription is £3 per annum.

Website: www.nnpm.org.uk

President:
Stephen Dean

Secretary/Treasurer:
Margaret Blaney
17 Carlton Avenue
Manchester  M14 7WL
Tel: 0161 2258910
E-mail: margblaney@yahoo.com


Area Secretary:
Jennifer Burridge
1 Mount Pleasant
Felindre
Swansea  SA5 7PH
Tel: (01792) 775598
E-mail: jennifer_burridge@ssg.org.uk

OUR LADY'S CATECHISTS
An association of men and women who are qualified to give religious instruction.  Our postal courses include the Foundation Course for training Parish Catechists leading to a Catechist's Certificate or as an adult developmental course, the Diploma Course, a more academic training, including practical teaching leading to a Diploma, a more recent course "Catholicism made Simple", an introduction to studying the Catholic Faith, for adults and youth, the Children's Course for those children unable to attend Catholic schools, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme "Service Through Religious Education - Roman Catholic" at Silver and Gold levels and the Young Parish Helpers programme for youth to assist in parish catechesis.

Parents, adults and parish priests are invited to contact Diocesan Representative:
Mrs Teresa Plunkett
53 Owls Lodge Lane
Mayals
Swansea  SA3 5DP
Tel: (01792) 403266
E-mail: g.plunkett888@btinternet.com

PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES
The Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) comprise the following societies:

• the Association for the Propagation of the Faith (APF)

• the Society of St Peter the Apostle (SPA)

• the Society of the Holy Childhood (Mission Club)

• the Mission Union (MU)

Together they form the principal organisation in the Church providing spiritual and financial support for missions overseas.

The Association for the Propagation of the Faith (APF)
The APF ensures that every Bishop in the Third World has the money he needs to enable his local priests and missionaries to preach the gospel effectively. Our members also help to build up the Church by their prayers. In each parish through our Diocese of Menevia, the APF has a Local Parish Secretary for the Society. This person enables members to make their contributions to the APF throughout the year. If you are interested in joining the APF as a new member, please contact your parish priest for the name of your local APF Parish Secretary.

RAINBOWS
Rainbows is an international organisation which helps children, young people and adults through the grieving process following any significant loss such as death, separation or divorce, or other painful transition in their family.
 
Registered Director:
 
Sr Josephine Brady, U.J.
11a Claredon Road
Sketty
Swansea  SA2 0SR
Tel: 01792 201710
 
Rainbows National Office:
 
Rainbows GB
Unit 7, High Tower Enterprise Park
York Street
Luton
LU2 0HA
Tel: 01582 724 106
Fax: 01582 728 102
Email: rainbows.dc@virgin.net

THE ST BARNABAS SOCIETY
(successor to The Converts' Aid Society).  For the assistance of clergy, religious stipendiary workers received into the Catholic Church.

Secretary:
Rev Robin Sanders, M.A.
4 First Turn
Wolvercote
Oxford  OX2 8AH
 
Tel: 01865 513377
E mail: secretary@tBarnabasSociety.org.uk
Website:  www.StBarnabasSociety.org.uk
 
Diocesan Representative:
Dr C. P. Blamires
130 Burnmill Rd
Market Harborough
Leics LE16 7JG
Phone/Fax: (01858) 468224
E-mail: cpblamires@aol.com
 
Provincial Representative:
Rev William Isaac
St Mary's Presbytery
39 Ewenny Road
Bridgend
Mid Glamorgan  CF31 3HS
Tel: 01656 652034

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
What we do: Help the needy, Feed the hungry, Clothe the naked, Help the homeless, Visit prisoners.

Help the needy - Helping Families and The Elderly: Visiting people and families in their home, in nursing homes or hospital, probably forms the majority of the work that the SVP members conduct.  The local volunteers will know the area - its problems and its opportunities - and can lend a helping hand where necessary.  The largest problem is perhaps loneliness.  An hour spent in chat means so much.
 
Clothe the naked: Many Conferences have access to a clothing store, enabling them to provide good quality clothing and footwear to people in need.

Free Legal Clinics: – free legal advice is available on housing benefit, family matters and disability living allowance. Clinics at Swansea at Walter Road, Penlan Community Centre, Blaenymaes Community Centre, and Bonymaen Community Centre.

Clydach Passion Play: The play is performed twice a week during Lent in churches all over the country. We are now booking for 2008. There is a cast of 40 and the play is a full costume drama.  If you would like the play performed in your church contact Peter for details.  All proceeds are used to fund Menevia Special works.
 
Contact: Peter Royds
Tel: 01639 720793

Youth SVP - "Young people finding time for others"
Would you like a YOUTH SVP GROUP in your Parish or School?
 
Contact: Peter Royds
Tel: 01639 720793

Family Holidays: Each year we fund a family holiday at the Ozanam Centre in North Wales. We can also send families individually throughout the year. For more information please contact:
 
Maureen Price
Tel: (01792) 426436

Menevia Central Council
President of Honour: Rt Rev Daniel Joseph Mullins, B.A., Bishop Emeritus.

President:
Dr Peter Royds
10 Llewellyn Street
Glynneath
Neath
SA11 5AE
Tel: 01639 720793

Secretary:
Mr Mike Marnell. Tel: 01792 233464

Chaplain:
Fr. Chris Fuse, I.C.
The Presbytery
Westernmoor
Neath
Tel: 01639 643323

Treasurer:
Mr Sean Haran
Tel: 01792 849424

Twinnage:
P. Davies
1 Headland Close
Bishopston
Swansea
SA3 3HE
Tel: (01792) 232817

The St Vincent de Paul Society has twinned conferences in Sudan and India. For information on Student Sponsorship and other projects, contact Peter Davies.

Health & Safety Officer:
Steve Price
181 Swansea Road
Trebanos
SA8 4BY
Tel: 01792 844 770

Swansea District Council
President:
Mrs Maureen Price
Tel: 01792 426436

Conferences at:
St David, Swansea; St Joseph, Swansea; Our Lady of Lourdes, Townhill; St Peter’s, Landore; St Benedict, Sketty, St Illtyd, Danygraig; Sacred Heart, Morriston; Holy Cross, Gendros; Blessed Sacrament, Gorseinon; St Benedict, Clydach; Sacred Heart, Ystradgynlais; Our Lady Star of the Sea, Mumbles; St Joseph, Neath; Our Lady of Margam, Margam; Our Lady of Assumption, Briton Ferry.

West Menevia District Council
President:
Michael O’Brien
30 Knapplands
Newbridge-on-Wye
Llandrindod Wells
LD1 6LF
Tel: 01597 860 509

Recruitment Officer:
Mrs Edwina Daley
Tel: 01792 845283.

Conferences at:
Our Lady of Peace, Llanelli; St Michael's, Brecon; St David and St Patrick, Haverfordwest; St Mary’s, Carmarthen; Our Lady of the Angels and St Winefride, Aberystwyth; Our Lady of Ransom, Llandrindod Wells; Our Lady of the Rosary, Ammanford; Lampeter; Pembroke Dock, (St Mary's).

SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER
Saint Francis of Assisi left us 'a Dream to dream and a Journey to challenge everyone'.  All Franciscans are inspired by him to follow Christ.  The Secular Franciscan Order belongs to this family.  In their secular state, members permanently commit themselves to live the Gospel as St Francis did, following his Rule approved by the Pope.  The SFO is open to the laity and diocesan clergy.  There are more than 1,300 secular Franciscans in Great Britain.  Gathering in fraternities, they strive to grow in the love of God and in peace with each other.  In this way, they aspire to be faithful disciples of Christ.

Your contact for further information is:
Mrs Angela Bradley
1 Western Avenue
Port Talbot  SA12 7LS
Tel: (01639) 883855

SOCIETY OF ST GREGORY
The national Catholic society promoting understanding, active participation and good practice in the celebration of the liturgy. The Society organises summer schools, lectures and study days for all who are engaged in liturgy and music as well as regular meetings for composers. The Society's quarterly journal Music and Liturgy (available by subscription), contains articles, news, reviews and a practical liturgy planner. The Society is a registered charity.

Hon. Secretary:
Paul Moynihan
33 Brockenhurst Road
Addiscombe
Croydon
Surrey
CR0 7DR
 
Tel: 0208 654 3379
Email: secretary@ssg.org.uk
Website: www.ssg.org.uk

Local Contact:
Jennifer Burridge
1 Mount Pleasant
Felindre
Swansea
SA5 7PH
Tel: (01792) 775598
Email: jennifer.burridge@ssg.org.uk

TEAMS OF OUR LADY
A lay movement for couples united in the sacrament of marriage. Teams were introduced in Wales in 1999 and so far we have Teams in Carmarthen and Llanelli.

For further information, please contact:
Director, Family Life Ministry on (01792) 651888.

THIRD ORDER SECULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL (T.O. Carm)
To live in the world according to the Carmelite rule adapted to secular life. Group meets monthly in Aberystwyth.
 
Contact.
Mrs Anne Parry
Tel: 01970 820 436
 
UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS
Objects:

• to help Catholic married women to appreciate the sacramental character, responsibilities and performance of marriage, and to live in unselfish love observing the laws of God and His Church

• to assist them to bring up their children practising Catholics and public spirited citizens

• to teach and defend Christian values in family life, and to ensure for their children Catholic education

• to offer love, sympathy and practical help to the family in difficulty

• to foster vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life

• to support the parish and parish priest in any way deemed necessary

U.C.M. WALES
National President:
Mrs Angela Wilkinson
25 Overlea Avenue
Deganwy
Conwy LL31 9TA
Tel: 01492 583122

National Secretary:
Mrs Margaret Cleveland
11 Mount Pleasant
Gowerton
Swansea SA4 3EN
 
Tel: (01792) 872048
E-mail: margaret-cleveland@btinternet.com

National Treasurer:
Mrs Joan O’Dwyer
1 The Haldens
Fairwater
Cwmbran NP44 4EQ
 
Tel: 01633 838319
E-mail: joan.odwyer37@ntlworld.com

Deputy National President:
Mrs Kath Regan
31 Llwyn Castan
Pentwyn
Cardiff CG23 7DA
 
Tel: 02920 743184

National Vice President, Cardiff:
Mrs Maureen Mullan
17 Perclose
Dinas Powys
Cardiff CF64 4JL
 
Tel: 02920 513249

National Vice-President, Menevia:
Mrs Gina Smith
2 Clifton Terrace
Pentyla
Port Talbot SA12 8HL
 
Tel: 01639 885702.

National Vice-President, Wrexham:
Mrs Jane Bellis
'Brooklawn'
Rossett Road
Commonwood
Holt, Nr Wrexham LL13 9SY
 
Tel: 01829 270842
 
MENEVIA DIOCESE
 
Diocesan President:
Mrs Rose Maunder
5 Lee Street
St Thomas
Swansea
 
Tel: 01792 642 470

Diocesan Deputy President:
Mrs Gina Smith
2 Clifton Terrace
Pentyla
Port Talbot
SA12 8HL
 
Tel: 01639 885 702

Diocesan Secretary:
Awaiting appointment
 
Diocesan Treasurer:
Mrs Carole Chicester
'Hawthorns'
20 Grove Hill
Pembroke
 
Tel: (01646) 680436

Chaplain:
Rev. Paul Watson
The Presbytery
Queens Road
Aberystwyth SY23 2HS
 
Tel: 01970 612 549
 
Foundations: Ammanford, Carmarthen, Llanelli, Llandrindod Wells, Knighton and Presteigne, Pembroke Dock, Cathedral, Gendros, St Benedict's, St Illtyd's, Gorseinon, St Joseph's (Port Talbot), Margam (P.T.), Newcastle Emlyn.

UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCIES

Swansea:
c/o St Benedict’s Presbytery
Llythrid Avenue
Swansea SA2 0JJ
Tel: 01792 298412

Chaplain:
Fr Neil Evans, address as above.

President of Catholic Society:
Richard Haimes
 
Aberystwyth:
The Presbytery
Queen's Road
Aberystwyth
SY23 2HS
 
Tel: 01970 612 549

Chaplain: Rev. Paul Watson

President of CathSoc: Natalie Wood
 
Lampeter:
'Carmel'
Pontfaen Road
Lampeter
Ceredigion  SA48 7BS

Chaplain:
Rev. Augustine Paikkatt, M.C.B.S., M.A.

WALES AND THE MARCHES CATHOLIC HISTORY SOCIETY (WAMCHS)

A Society to encourage interest in and the study of the history of the Catholic Church in Wales and Herefordshire. It is under the patronage of the Archbishop of Cardiff and the Bishops of Menevia and Wrexham.

Website: http://www.wamchs.co.uk/

Youth 2000

An international initiative of young people ministering to other young people, rooted in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, devotion to Our Lady, and fidelity to Scripture and to the teaching of the Catholic Church. The national Youth 2000 office for England and Wales organises a number of residential retreats for teenagers and young adults (aged 12-35) each year. The 'South Wales and South West Region' has organised days of prayer in locations including Swansea, Cardiff, and Bridgend, and is happy to run a weekend event at the request of any parish, deanery, school or chaplaincy in Menevia.

National Youth Office:
Youth 2000
PO Box 176
Leeds  LS17 9XU
Tel: (01937) 579700
Fax (01937) 579701

OTHER SOCIETIES/ORGANISATIONS

Historic Churches Committee for Wales and Herefordshire Listed Churches
 
Churches are living buildings, existing to offer worship to God and serve the mission of the church. Their vital role is both for the present and the future, but like all things they have a history too. Having a place within the community, that heritage is recognised by the building being listed. Like many buildings, a proposal to list a church is made by English Heritage or Cadw. The rationale for the proposal may be on the grounds of historical, architectural or artistic merit. Listed buildings are classified in grades to show their relative importance:
Grade I     Buildings of exceptional, usually national interest.
Grade II*  Particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
Grade II    Buildings of special interest, which warrant every effort being made to preserve them.
 

Registered Charity N^o  234168