Roman Catholic Diocese of Menevia

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.

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:
Mrs Marie Hanford
53 Maes Ty Canol
Baglan
Port Talbot
West Glamorgan SA12 8UW
Tel: (01639) 822300
Email: marie.hanford@btinternet.com

APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA
AOS

The Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) is the official agency of the Catholic Church for seafarers and those whose lives depend on the sea. 95% of British overseas trade travels by sea but seafarers are a hidden workforce separated from home and family. Our network of port chaplains and ship visitors reaches out to them offering pastoral and practical support.

National Director:
Captain Paul Quinn, AOS,
Herald House,
Lamb's Passage,
Bunhill Row,
London EC1Y 8LE.
Tel: 0207 588 8285
Fax: 0207 588 8280
Email: londonoffice@apostleshipofthesea.org.uk

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:
Rev Patrick Fitzgerald-Lombard, O. Carm

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

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
Wellington House

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.

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 0UD

Provincial President: 2009/10
D P Davies
The Beeches
1 Headlinad Close
Bishopston
Swansea
SA3 3HE

Provincial Vice-President: (2008/9) and Provincial President (2009/10)
A I Mackenzie

Tel: 01792 207551

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

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
Team:
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

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

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:

Branch Officers Cardiff Province Branch and Menevia
President:
Mrs Peggy Hoare-Davies,
29 Richley Close,
Baglan,
Port Talbot SA12 8TA.
Email: peg@hoare-davies.wanadoo.co.uk
Tel: 01639 813179

Vice President:
Mrs Julia James,
20 Lodge Drive,
Baglan,
Port Talbot SA12 8UB
Email: julia.james@ntlworld.com
Tel: 01639 766674

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

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 MC

Missionaries of Charity
The Convent
235/236 The Strand
Swansea SA1 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@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, 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 Clare Davidson
The Grail
125 Waxwell Lane
Pinner
Middx. HA5 3ER
Tel: 020 8866 2195

Grail community email: waxwell@compuserve.com
Business & Centre email: 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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
Email: ammaway@talktalk.net
Website: maristway.org

MARRIAGE CARE (Formerly CMAC)

Headquarters:
Clitherow House
1 Blythe Mews
Blythe Road
London W14 ONW
Tel: (0207) 371 1341

Marriage Care provides a confidential marital and relationship counselling service to any adult in the community. Our accredited professional counsellors are volunteers and we ask clients to make an affordable contribution towards costs. We also offer short courses and one to one sessions, (FOCCUS) for which fees are levied, for couples preparing for marriage.

For further information visit www.marriagecare.org.uk.

Swansea Centre – address for correspondence:
c/o ‘Maesgwyn’
63 Margam Road
Port Talbot SA12 2HR

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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

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.

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.

Spiritual Adviser:
Fr Teyrnon Williams Tel: 01792 842244

Treasurer:
Mrs Angela Healey Tel: 01792 424168

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

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; Sacred Heart, Ystradgynlais; Our Lady Star of the Sea, Mumbles; St Joseph, Neath; Our Lady of Margam, Margam; Our Lady of Assumption, Briton Ferry.

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.

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:
Mrs Elaine Clement
Tel: 01792 465416

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.

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. Paul Watson

President of CathSoc: Adam Fairbairn

Lampeter:
'Carmel'
Pontfaen Road
Lampeter
Ceredigion SA48 7BS

Chaplain:
Awaiting appointment

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/

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.

St Joseph's Cathedral	Swansea	II
St David	Swansea	II
St Michael	Brecon	II
Caldey Priory	Caldey Island	I
Caldey Abbey	Caldey Island	II*
Church of St David	Caldey Island	II*
Tower Chapel	Caldey Island	II
St Mary	Carmarthen	II
St David and St Patrick	Haverfordwest	II
Our Lady of Mount Carmel	Lampeter	II
St Joseph	Port Talbot	II
St Non's Chapel	St Davids	II
Holyrood and St Teilo	Tenby	II
Assumption of Our Lady and St Therese	Presteigne	II

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:
Judith Smeaton
33 Middlethorpe Drive
Dringhouses
York YO24 1NA

Secretary:
Sarah Stanton


Pastoral Care	Clergy Religious Sisters* Vocations Child Protection Societies & Organisations*