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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.

• Vision and Mission  (Catholic Men's Society of Great Britain)
• Vision and Mission for the Future of the Laity  (CMS 2003-2004)
• Role of the Laity - Church Teaching  (Jackie Wykes)
• 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:
Awaiting appointment

APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA

The Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) is part of an international network of AOS agencies working in 89 countries to support the ple of the sea. The AOS is the official 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 proactively visit seafarers on their ships offering the hand of friendship; run ecumenical drop in centres in ports where sea farers can relax and contact their families by phone or email ; accompany seafarers on their voyages as seagoing chaplains.

Website: www.apostleshipofthesea.org.uk

National Director:
Mr Martin Foley,

Herald House,
Lamb's Passage,
Bunhill Row,
London EC1Y 8LE.
Tel: 0207 588 8285
Fax: 0207 588 8280
Email: info@apostleshipofthesea.org.uk

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

Milford Haven:
Rev Jaime (Jayjay) Bautista
The Presbytery
128 Priory Road
Milford Haven  SA73 2EE
Tel: (01646) 693371

Pembroke Dock:
Rev Patrick Fitzgerald-Lombard, O. Carm

31a 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 and CD lending library and a monthly talking Catholic Newspaper for an annual subscription of £1, as well as an occasional Retreat and annual gathering in London.
 
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: colin.forrestal@btopenworld.com

Treasurer:
Mr Frank Hacklett
Tel: 02084 221591
E-mail: frankhacklett@btinternet.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 Mob: 07591 799186.

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
Wellington House

St Omer Barracks

Aldershot

Hants

GU11 2BG

Tel: (01252) 348234
E-mail: bishopricforces-secretary@mod.uk

CAFOD-Wales

(Catholic Agency for Overseas Development)

Registered Charity No. 285776.

• CAFOD is the official overseas development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. It operates through local Catholic Parish Groups and networks of committed individuals.
• CAFOD's mission is to promote human development and social justice in witness to Christian faith and Gospel values, drawing inspiration from Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, and the experiences and hopes of people who are poor, marginalised, or oppressed.
• CAFOD makes connections and builds partnerships between poor communities overseas and its local supporters at home fostering mutual learning and trust, recognising the importance of receiving as well as giving and the need for collaborative work to change the world.
• CAFOD has a network of local volunteers across the Diocese of Menevia whose roles are to raise awareness of the development and relief work through Parishes, schools and their local communities. CAFOD provides support for their work with prayer and liturgy materials, educational resources for schools and groups and skills development and resources for campaigning and fundraising. If you have time, energy and ideas to offer we would very much like to hear from you.

Please contact:

CAFOD-Wales,

11 Richmond Road,

Cardiff,

CF24 3AQ.

Tel: 029 2045 3360.

E-mail: southwales@cafod.org.uk

Website: www.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
Tel: 01453 824881
Email: sandra.sowls@btinternet.com

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: Rt Rev Terence Brain
Vice-Chair: Margaret Dight, OBE
Director: Philippa Gitlin
Email: Philippa.gitlin@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 5UE.

Provincial President (2010/11):

A. I. Mackenzie,

3 Redland Green Road,

Bristol BS6 7HE.

Provincial Vice President (2010/11) and (Provincial President 2011/12):

G. Clark,

21 Brettingham Gate,

Swindon SN3 INH.

Provincial Secretary:

J. C. Worthington,

52 Llwyn-y-Pia Rd,

Lisvane,

Cardiff CF14 OSZ.

Swansea Circle No.44

President (2010/11):

G. C. Martin,

7 Ocean View Close,

Derwen Fawr,

Sketty,

Swansea SA2 8EP.

Vice President (2010/11) and (Provincial President 2011/12):

A. Williams,

22 Notts Gardens,

Uplands,

Swansea SA2 0RU.

Secretary:

L. Angrove.

484 Hendrefoilan Road,

Killay

Swansea, SA2 7N.

Tel: 01792 540399

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:
Mrs Fran Graham
Tel: (01792) 535987
 
Secretary: Sheila Smith

Treasurer: Sandra Morgan

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

Charismatic 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
Director: Miss Mary Chisholm
Tel: 02920 732089
Mobile: 07983 436866
Email: acdswales@btconnect.com
 
Chaplains: Fr Tony Hodges, Kevin Paine
 
A service of the Archdiocese which encourages and promotes full participation of Deaf and hard of hearing people to take responsibility and leadership within the church.
 
Mass: Every Sunday at 10am at St. Philip Evans, Llandeyrn Drive, Cardiff CF23 9UL

CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE

International Organisation founded by Margaret Fletcher in 1906.

Patron Saint St Margaret Clitherow - Feast day 30 August. Over 5 million members worldwide and a Founder-member of the World Union of Catholic Womens Organisation

CWL's motto is `Charity, Work & Loyalty'

• encourages women to meet together in prayer, socially and to discuss what is relevant to them in the Church and world today.
• promotes and supports charitable works at parish, diocesan and national levels
• unites Catholic women in a bond of fellowship forming a national non-political organisation
• trains and encourages members to use their talent and skills in the service of the Church and community at local, national and international levels
• initiates and maintains charitable works, whether religious or educational or in the interests of moral and social welfare
• ensures Catholic representation of these interests on major public bodies

Ongoing personal and spiritual development is encouraged by means of conferences, lectures, days of retreat and recollection, and training courses. The CWL offers scope for your special knowledge and experience and:

• a satisfying interest for women with a little time to spare
• a real opportunity for helping the less fortunate
• a chance of making fresh Catholic contacts
• a means of developing your spiritual life with all its blessings
• a warm welcome awaits you in your local Section and, even if you are unable to undertake work, your prayers and your subscription will help the work of the League.

Branch Officers Cardiff Province Branch and Menevia
President:
Mrs Christine John,
4 Maes y Wennol,

Port Prennau

Port Talbot

SA12 8TA

Tel: 02920 541524

Email: paxtal@yahoo.co.uk
 
Vice President:
Mrs Peggy Hoare-Davies,
29 Richley Close,
Baglan,
Port Talbot SA12 8TA.
Tel: 01639 813179
Email: peg@hoare-davies.wanadoo.co.uk
 
Secretary:
Mrs Isobel Fox,
Regina Cottage,
Belle Orchard,
Ledbury HR8 7DD
Email: foxij@calumet93.freeserve.co.uk
 
Treasurer:
Mrs June Burke,
34 Ty Gwyn Road,
Penylan,
Cardiff CF23 5JG.
Email: june@uniset.net
 
Liaison Officer:
Mrs Julia James,
20 Lodge Drive,
Baglan,
Port Talbot SA12 8UB
Email: julia.james@ntlworld.com
Tel: 01639 766674
 
National Secretary:
Mrs Jean Clarke,
Upper Oast House,
Baynham's Farm,
Hereford Road,
Ledbury,
Herefordshire HR8 2PX.
Email: natsec@cwlhq.org.uk
 
Spiritual Advisor: Fr Richard Simons OSB
 
There are four sections in the branch: Briton Ferry, Cardiff, Ledbury and Swansea.

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

Whatever you do to the least of my brethren you do it to me (Mt 25:4). The Missionaries of Charity in Swansea joyfully welcome any person within the Diocese who would be interested in helping with the work of the Sisters. The Co-Workers and Volunteers of Blessed Teresa see the presence of God in every human being and give wholehearted free service to the poorest of the poor. The work includes Soup Kitchen, Mens' Hostel, Jesus Club for children, Summer play scheme for children (July-August), visiting families and housebound, Night Run: Saturday 9pm to 10.30pm, street evangelisation, Co-Workers and volunteer meetings every first Wednesday (3-4pm). Daily Adoration at The Strand 9.30 to 10.30am.

For further information please contact:

Sr M. Vinetha, M.C.,

Missionaries of Charity,

235-236 The Strand,

Swansea SAl 2AW.

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@btintemetcom

Website: www.echa.org.uk

Co-ordinator for Wales:

Rev. Malcolm Ferrier,

44 Woodcock Gardens,

Warminster,

Wiltshire BA12 9JG.

Tel: 01985 211344. Email: Malcolm_ferrier@talktalk.net

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.faithandlight.org.uk
 
Interim Vice-Provincial 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
8 Priors Crescent
Dunvant
Swansea SA2 7UP
Tel: (07554) 162809

St llltyds Community Co-ordinator:

Mrs Colleen Lowden,

3 Bryn Golau,

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, Llanidloes, Newtown and Colwyn Bay.

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 Claire Davidson,

The Grail,

125 Waxwell Lane,

Pinner, Middx HA5 3ER.

Tel: 020 8866 2195.

Grail community e-mail: waxwell@compuserve.com Business & Centre

Website: www.grailsociety.org.uklgrailsociety.htm

Bookings at grailsociety.org.uk

Diocesan Representatives:

Bob and Cecily Hughes,

‘Fernhill',

Swansea SA3 4NH.

Tel: (01792) 363875.

THE GRAIL SECULAR INSTITUTE

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 yearto 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: community@grailsociety.org.uk

Web: http:l/www.grailsociety.org.uk

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
 
LATIN MASS SOCIETY

For the preservation and frequent use of the Tridentine Rite. All Masses celebrated in the Extraordinary Rite are in accordance with the Missale Romanum (1962) under the Motu Proprio "Summorum Pontificum" of Pope Benedict XVI July 2007.

Local Representative for Menevia is:

Mr S Mazzeo Tel: 07816 771877.

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 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 Congregation, bringing together people who wish to participate in the life and mission of the Church in the 'Spirit of Mary' - a way envisaged by Jean-Claude Colin, founder of the Marists - Priests, Sisters, Brothers and Laity. Marists endeav­our to think, feel, judge and act as Mary did, at Nazareth and at Pentecost. All Marists believe that Mary maintains a special interest in bringing the women and men of our time into contact with her Son, Jesus. They feel called to sharein this concern of Mary's and to become part of her family to work on her behalf. The term 'the work of Mary' describes this essentially missionary spirit. Marists adopt a 'low profile' approach, always having great respect for others. Being 'hidden and unknown' in the world is the Marist way - being personally unnoticed whilst doing great good for others.

For more information about Lay Marists and about Marist Way groups, please contact:

Mrs Maureen Harker,

22 Ashwell Avenue,

Camberley,

Surrey, GU I5 2AR.

Tel: 01276 29179

Mob: 07584 825218.

Email: mhrk3189@waitrose.com

Website: www.maristway.org

MARRIAGE CARE (Formerly CMAC)

National Office:

Clitherow House,

1 Blythe Mews,

Blythe Road,

London W I4 ONW. Tel: 0207 371 1341.

Marriage Care provides short courses and one to one sessions (FOCCUS), for which fees are levied for couples preparing for marriage. We also offer a confidential marital and relationship counselling service to adults whom we see as a couple or individually. Our accredited profes­sional counsellors and marriage preparation providers are volunteers. We ask for realistic dona­tions in respect of each of the services we provide to defray our costs.

For further information visit www.marriagecare.org.uk

For marriage preparation Tel 01792 362212. or Email: anne.angrove@ntlworld.com

For Counselling Appointments Tel 0800 389 3801.

National Helpline 0845 3801

Swansea Centre address for correspondence:

28 Elm Crescent,

Panc Penllegaer,

Swansea SA11 9ZT.

Registered Charity 218159.

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

MISSIO (www.missio.org.uk)

Missio is the new name for the Pontifical Mission Societies. The Pope has specifically asked Missio to care for and support the younger Churches across the world until they are able to be self-sufficient. Missio is therefore the Church's official support organisation for overseas mission, raising awareness and funds for missionary and pastoral work worldwide. The generosity of Catholics means we are able to respond in faith and love to the needs of our brothers and sisters in every mission diocese around the world.

In England and Wales Missio has four branches:

• The Association for the Propagation of the Faith (APF)
• Mission Together (Holy Childhood)
• The Society of St Peter the Apostle (SPA)
• The Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU)

National Office:

23 Eccleston Square,

London

SW1V 1NU

Tel: 0207821 9755

Fax: 0207630 8466

Email: info@missio.org.uk

Web www.missio.org.uk

Reg. Charity No. 1056651

The Association for the Propagation of the Faith (APF)

The Bishops of England and Wales have commissioned Missio, through the APF (Association for the Propagation of the Faith) and the Mill Hill Missionaries, to have 5-yearly Red Box and membership appeals in every parish. The APF supports all 1,069 mission dioceses of the world, showing universal solidarity with the new and emerging Churches. Through the APF, Missio coordinates the World Mission Sunday collection enabling each Parish to reflect on its share in worldwide mission and contribute to the support of its poorest members. Our prayers and dona­tions on World Mission Sunday help to support churches, hospitals, schools and vocations in countries where poverty is most severe. The APF is part of the worldwide Missio network, the principal mission support organisation of the Catholic Church.

Diocesan Director: Fr Paul Watson, 'Maes Gwyn', 63 Margam Road, Port Talbot SA13 2HR (Tel: 01639 883323)

National Office: 23 Eccleston Square, London SWIV 1NU,

Tel: 0207821 9755

Fax: 02076308466

Email: apf@missio.org.uk

Web: www.missio.org.uk

Reg. Charity No. 1056651

The Society of St Peter the Apostle (SPA)

The SPA is part of the worldwide Missio network, the principal mission support organisation of the Catholic Church. The SPA supports the training of all local priests and Religious in every mission diocese. The support of Catholics in England and Wales is vital to seminaries if they are to stay open and their contribution to the training of priests is key to the life and outreach of the Church in the world.

National Office: 23 Eccleston Square. London SWIV 1NU

Tel: 020 7821 9755

Fax: 020 7630 8466

Email: spa@missio.org.uk

Web: www.missio.org.uk

Reg. Charity No. 1056651

Mission Together (Holy Childhood)

Mission Together (Holy Childhood) is part of the worldwide Missio network, the principal over-seas mission organisation of the Catholic Church. Each year Mission Together encourages chil­dren to pray and raise funds for children across the world who need our help. Its unique motto 'children helping children' is at the heart of the belief that children are called to mission and have a key part to play in bringing hope to others.

Diocesan Director: Fr Paul Watson, 'Maes Gwyn', 63 Margam Road, Port Talbot SA13 2HR (Tel: 01639 883323)
National Office: 23 Eccleston Square, London SWIV INU

Tel: 020 7821 9755

Fax: 02076308466

Email: missiontogether@missio.org.uk

Web: www.missiontogether.org.uk

Reg. Charity No. 1056651

The Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU)

The PMU is part of the worldwide Missio network, the principal overseas mission organisation of the Catholic Church. The Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU) promotes awareness of world mission among priests, Religious, catechists and teachers so that they are fully prepared to take on the mission formation of the faithful.

National Office: 23 Eccleston Square, London SWIV 1NU

Tel: 020 7821 9755

Fax: 020 7630 8466

Email: missionoutlook@missio.org.uk

Web: www.missio.org uk

Reg. Charity No. 1056651

NATIONAL NETWORK OF PASTORAL MUSICIANS
The NNPM 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.

Website: www.nnpm.org.uk

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

THE NEWMAN ASSOCIATION - LLANELLI AND DISTRICT CIRCLE

The Newman Association exists to promote discussion and understanding in the Church and the lecture topics are intended to further these aims.  These lectures are being held in Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church Hall and people from all religious denominations are invited to attend. 

Chairman: Mr. D. Adams  Tel: 01554 752283  E-mail:  dadams44@talktalk.net
Secretary:  Mrs. M. Noot  Tel: 01554 774309  E-mail:  marianoot@hotmail.co.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.

Contact Joan Welsh
Website: www.ourladyscatechists.co.uk

PROJECT 2030

The Twentysomethings and Thirtysomethings enable young Catholics in their 20's and 30's to get together at a social and spiritual level. Events include pilgrimages, trips, holidays, walks and parties.

National Office:

 St John's Presbytery,

266 Wellington Road North,

Stockport SK4 2QR.

Director: Rev Hugh Hanley Mob: 07530 926497

Email: hugh@project2030.fsnet.co.uk

Lay chaplain: Miss Jenny Whelan Mob: 07590 057813

Email: jenny@twentysomethings.eu

Website: www.twentysomethings.eul

www.project2030.org.uk

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.
2 Ty Mair
Stella Maris Convent
Eaton Crescent
Swansea
Tel: (01792) 462855
 
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@stbarnabassociety.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. 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 Daley

Tel: 01792 845283

Youth SVP - "Young people finding time for others"
Would you like a YOUTH SVP GROUP in your Parish or School?
 
Contact: Mrs Maureen Price
Tel: 01792 426436

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:
Mrs Maureen Price Tel: 01792 426436

Secretary:
Mrs Margaret Heath Tel: 01792 843868

Spiritual Adviser:
Fr Teyrnon Williams Tel: 01792 842244
 
Treasurer:
Mrs Angela Healey Tel: 01792 424168

Twinnage:
Mr Angelo Sidoli Tel: 01792 540994

The St Vincent de Paul Society has twinned conferences in Sudan and India. For information on Student Sponsorship and other projects, contact Angelo Sidoli (Tel: 01792 540994).

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

Swansea District Council
President:
Mr Alan Jones 01792 417871

Conferences at:
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; 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:
Mrs Mary Harries

‘Alanna’

7 Derwen Fach

Trevaughan Road

Carmarthen

SA31 3QA

Tel: 01267 233603

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), Our Lady of the Taper, Cardigan.

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
3 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.

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

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 Monica Jones,

22 Hallfield Close,

Cornist Park,

Flint, CH6 5HL.

Tel: 01352 763407

National Secretary:

Mrs Margaret Cleveland.

11 Mount Pleasant,

Gowerton,

Swansea SA4 3EN.

Tel: (01792) 872048.

E-mail: Margaret-cleveland@btintemet.com

National Treasurer:

Mrs Joan O'Dwyer,

1 The Haldens,

Fairwater,

Cwmbran NP44 4EQ.

Tel: 01633 838319.

E-mail: joan.odwyer37@ntlwodd.com

Deputy National President:

Mrs Angela Wilkinson,

25 Overlea Avenue,

Deganwy,

Conwy LL31 9TA.

Tel: 01492 583122.

National Vice President, Cardiff:

Mrs Valerie Graham,

6 Apollo Close,

Thornhill,

Cardiff CF14 9DP.

Tel: 02920 763569.

National Vice-President, Menevia:

Mrs Rose Maunder,

5 Lee Street.

St Thomas,

Swansea

Tel: 01792 642470

National Vice-President, Wrexham:

Mrs Maureen Rees,

17 Glas Coed,

Llandudno Junction,

Conwy LL31 9LE

Tel: 01492 573424

MENEVIA DIOCESE

Diocesan President:

Mrs Rosalind Welsh,

12 Hospital Road,

Port Talbot SAI2 6PE.

Tel: 01639 793142

Diocesan Deputy President:

Mrs Rose Maunder,

5 Lee Street.

St Thomas,

Swansea

Tel: 01792 642470

Diocesan Secretary:

Mrs Elaine Clement,

16 Oakwood Road,

Brynmill,

Swansea SA2 ODN.

Tel: 01792 465 416.

Diocesan Treasurer:

Mrs Carole Chicester,

'Whittsend',

12 Grove Gardens,

Pembroke SA71 513S.

Tel: (01646) 680436.

Chaplain:

Rev. Paul Watson,

'Maes-Gwyn',

63 Margam Road,

Port Talbot SAI3 2HR.

Tel: 01639 883323

Foundations:

Ammanford, Brecon, 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:
Peter Boyle
 
Aberystwyth:
The Presbytery
Queen's Road
Aberystwyth
SY23 2HS
 
Tel: 01970 612 549

Chaplain: Rev. Ross Patterson, STL., BD., Dip.Theol.

President of CathSoc: Kevin McMulkin
 
Lampeter:
'Carmel'
Pontfaen Road
Lampeter
Ceredigion  SA48 7BS

Chaplain:
Served from Our Lady of Carmel Parish

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.
 

Diocese of Menevia

 
THE CATHOLIC NATIONAL LIBRARY
The Catholic National Library is a major theological and historical reference and lending library containing 70,000 books, pamphlets and periodicals. Formerly known as the Catholic Central Library based in London, we are now in larger premises at St Michael's Abbey, Farnborough. We are able to post books to any part of the British Isles to our members, as well as answering email and phone requests. Full details on website at http://www.catholic-library.org.uk, or brochure available on request by writing to:

Mrs Joan Bond (Librarian)
Catholic National Library
St Michael's Abbey
Farnborough
Hants GU14 7NQ
Tel: 01252 543818

THE CATHOLIC ARCHIVES SOCIETY
The Catholic Archives Society promotes and advises on listing, management and preservation of records of dioceses, religious foundations and institutions of the Catholic Church. It does not collect or store archives.

Chair:
Margaret Harcourt Williams

Innyngs House

Hatfield Park

Hatfield

Hertfordshire

AL9 5PL

Secretary:
Sarah Stanton

50a Gordon Road

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7SP

Email: s.j.stanton@soton.ac.uk
Website: www.catholic-history.org.uk

Registered Charity N^o  234168