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….

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….

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….
© Llay/Rossett Parish 2026
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.

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
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….

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
© Llay/Rossett Parish 2026
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

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”

Divine Mercy Sunday

Sunday 12 April On this day Our Lord grants us a great grace, i.e. “On that day the very depths of My Tender Mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the Fount of My Mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened”. Our Divine Mercy celebrations at Llay begin at 2.55pm. Everyone is welcome. See the notice in the porch.

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
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….

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….

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….