Pope Leo XIV offers prayers for parents who
have lost a child in ‘Day for Life’ message
The Secretary of State for the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro
Parolin, has sent Archbishop John Sherrington a
message from Pope Leo XIV to express the Holy
Father’s prayerful good wishes to all celebrating Day for
Life on Sunday 21 June 2026.
The Holy Father, His Eminence writes, “was pleased to
learn of the theme chosen for this year, focused on the
wonder of the full humanity of the child in the womb, as
well as of your efforts to support mothers and fathers
who have suffered the loss of an infant.” Read more….
Statement on the re-introduction of the
Terminally III Adults (End of Life) Bill
Archbishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life
Issues for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England
and Wales, has expressed his deep disappointment that
the Terminally III Adults (End of Life) Bill will return to
parliament in autumn
“I am deeply disappointed that the previously
unsuccessful Terminally III Adults (End of Life) Bill is
being reintroduced in the House of Commons. It is likely
to be debated in September.” Read More….
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
St John Henry Newman
Doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed Saint John Henry Newman, the
most recently canonised saint from England and Wales,
the 38th Doctor of the Church during Mass on Saturday,
1 November.
We have a series of useful articles explaining what a
‘Doctor of the Church’ is and why Saint John Henry
Newman’s teaching and wisdom not only resonated with
his contemporaries, but still illuminates, instructs and
inspires us today. Read More….
Nightingale House Meals Matter
The café offers award winning, aromatic
coffees, responsibly sourced by Rainforest
Alliance suppliers which is produced in an
environment of the rainforest to make coffee
beans sweeter with a better aroma. Monday to
Saturday 9.30am - 3.30pm.
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”
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
© Llay/Rossett Parish 2026
Adoremus
Adoremus
10 October 2026
There are two main strands to the Adoremus
National Eucharistic Congress in 2026.
In London, there will be a representative gathering
of the Church with bishops, priests, and people. No
less important is how Adoremus is marked in our
parishes throughout England and Wales. Local
Masses, processions of the Blessed Sacrament and
Holy Hours will unite these local events with the
national gathering. Footage from the London event
will be made available to enable remote
participation. Read More….
Our Lady of Fatima – Relics Visit England
and Wales
May 2025 - October 2026
The World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) Team are
organising the visitation of the two National Pilgrim
Statues and the Relics of Saints Jacinta and
Francisco to all Cathedrals and Catholic shrines in
England and Wales between May 2025 and October
2026. Read more….