Pope Francis Requiescat in Pace

Pope Francis has died aged 88 - 21 April 2025

“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. Read More….

The Gospel According to Saint Luke

A reading plan for Eastertide in the Jubilee Year 2025

Bishop Peter As mentioned in latest Clarion, Bishop Peter has prepared a Day-by-Day of Luke’s Gospel for the 50 days of Eastertide, a copy of which is available on parish website. “Thank you for responding to the invitation and challenge to read the whole of the Gospel according to Saint Luke between Easter and Pentecost. On numerous occasions throughout his pontificate Pope Francis has asked, ‘Have you read part of the gospel to-day?’ or ‘Do you carry a gospel with you to be able to read some verses each day?’ The Holy Father commends reading part of the Gospel every day so that we can listen to Jesus at all times.” Read Full Reading Plan….

Llay Parish Wrexham, North Wales

Welcome

Welcome to this Catholic Parish website of St Francis of Assisi Llay, Wrexham, North Wales We welcome all new members to this Parish community and to this web site with open arms. There is a great family spirit in this parish and I am sure you will find all the support you will need in any matter of concern. Please give our Parish Priest, Canon Bernard Lordan, a call to book baptisms and weddings, and he will be available to you for any spiritual care you need at any time.

Mass Times -

These are our normal mass times at St Francis of Assisi Llay but may vary so please view main mass times HERE

Mon - Wed - Llay 9.30am, Thur - Llay 7.00pm, Fri - Llay 9.30am, Sat - Llay 6.00pm, Sun - Llay 10.00am Eucharist Adoration from 3.00pm to 4.00pm every Wednesday and Sunday 3.00pm - 4.00pm - Llay church open for private prayer every day 9.00am to 5.00pm

Images from Pope Francis’ Funeral Mass

Held at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday, 26 April, the solemn funeral liturgy was presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals. He was joined by Cardinals, Patriarchs, Archbishops, Bishops, clergy, religious, and lay faithful. View Images….

Vatican reveals theme for 2025 World Day of

Peace

The World Day of Peace is observed each year on January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Since its establishment in 1967 by Pope St Paul VI, the Popes have taken the occasion to offer magisterial reflections in Messages for the day, dealing with topics such as the United Nations, human rights, diplomacy, and economic development. The theme chosen by the Holy Father for the World Day of Peace for 2025 is, “Forgive us our trespasses: grant us your peace”, corresponding to “the biblical and ecclesial understanding of the Jubilee Year”.

Diocese Year of Prayer 2024 and

Jubilee Year 2025 resources

In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year 'Pilgrims of Hope', 2024 has been designated a Year of Prayer by Pope Francis, starting this Advent. There is a particular focus on the Our Father, which presents us with a great opportunity to go back to the very basics of prayer. So this week, let us re-focus on the Our Father, and say the prayer slowly, making a special effort to attend to the words, and notice if a word, phrase, or line strikes you and remains in your heart. Download your weekly Lords Prayer leaflet HERE for the 5 week Lenten Course “We dare to Say” Jubilee 2025: Reflection Booklets This section contains two parish booklets designed as resources for use during the Year of Jubilee 2025 Read More…. Over the coming weeks and months, we will provide suggestions and resources on how you might begin to do that. View Resources

Nightingale House Meals Matter

Award winning Caffi Cwtch at Nightingale House are introducing a NEW frozen and fresh meal service for collection or to your door delivery service Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm. For more information and pricing please view their website.

Divine Mercy Chaplet

The only chaplet we have that was dictated by Jesus Himself; he gave it to his secretary of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina. The Lord made it clear that the Chaplet was not just for her, but for the whole world. Prayed on ordinary rosary beads, we can pray this chaplet at any time and we can also make a novena of prayer for any intentions. We must not change or add any other wording. Follow this link to the “Divine Mercy Chaplet”

Merger of the Archdiocese of Cardiff and

the Diocese of Menevia

The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has decreed the definitive merging of the Archdiocese of Cardiff and the Diocese of Menevia, erecting the new Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia. At the same time as the merging of the two dioceses, the Holy Father has appointed the Most Reverend Mark O’Toole as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Cardiff- Menevia. We congratulate Archbishop Mark O’Toole on his appointment as Metropolitan Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia and keep him and the people of the new Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia in our prayer.

Eucharistic Adoration & Private Prayer

Wednesday afternoon each week Eucharistic Adoration & Private Prayer at St Francis of Assisi Llay Catholic Church, we will be open for Private Prayer with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 3pm - 4pm. Sunday afternoon Eucharistic Adoration 3.00pm - 4.00pm - Starting with Divine Mercy at 3.00pm. All Welcome

The Year of Jubilee 2025

The Holy Father has decided that 2025 will be a year of Jubilee, something which happens every 25 years. The theme is “Pilgrims of Hope”, and it will be a year of hope for a world suffering the impacts of war, the ongoing effects of COVID-19 pandemic, and a climate crisis. Preparations for the 2025 Year of Jubilee will begin in Advent 2023, which will mark the start of a year of prayer. The Bishops’ Conference will be producing resources for the preparatory year of prayer, focusing on the Our Father, as well as resources about Jubilee in the Catholic Church. For use by parishes, priests, religious, laypeople, and more, these resources will help guide you as you ready yourself for this most vital year in the Church’s life. More info….

Pope’s World Day of Peace message: ‘We are all

in debt to God’

Hope has been a constant theme in all of Pope Francis’ World Day of Peace messages. This is all the more true in his message for the 58th World Day of Peace, which will be marked on 1 January 2025, as the Church begins the Jubilee of Hope amid an unprecedented combination of challenges facing the world today. This year’s message is entitled “Forgive Us Our Debts: Grant Us Your Peace” underscoring the deep meaning of the Jubilee tradition that reminds us that we are all “in debt” to God, who in His infinite mercy and love forgives our sins and calls upon us to forgive those who trespass against us. Read More….

Days of Prayer

Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms blends Marian

and Augustinian elements

The Holy See Press Office released the official explanation of Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms on Wednesday. In the explanation, Fr. Antonio Pompili, Vice President of the Italian Heraldic- Genealogical Institute, highlights its Marian and Augustinian elements. The Pope’s coat of arms includes the traditional papal symbols of the crossed keys of St. Peter and episcopal mitre. The upper left-hand corner of the shield bears a silver fleur-de-lis set against a light blue background. On the bottom right, a red heart topped by a flame and pierced by an arrow sit atop a red book framed by an ivory background.Read more….

New Pope Elected - Pope Leo xiv

8 May 2025

United States Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the new pope and leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday and has taken the name Pope Leo XIV a senior cardinal announced to crowds in St Peter’s Square. Pope Leo XIV spent much of his career as a missionary in Peru and is a relative unknown on the global stage. Originally from Chicago, he has attracted interest from his peers because of his quiet style and support for Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy, especially his commitment to social justice. Read more….

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