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Bishop John Lomas

March 2026

Join Chrism Mass at Brecon Cathedral

This year's service will take place at Brecon Cathedral on 31 March.

March 2026

Mothers' Union torches begin relay across diocese

The two flames will converge on Brecon Cathedral for the diocesan festival.
Paul Shackerley

February 2026

Dean of Brecon to retire in May

Very Rev’d Dr Paul Shackerley has announced he will retire this spring after more than a decade as Dean of Brecon.

February 2026

Hundreds gather for Youth Night at Swansea Minster

Youth Nights is an ecumenical project across Swansea and further afield .
Jane de Gay

February 2026

Explore your calling at vocations retreat

Find out about the exciting range of lay and ordained vocations available in the Church in Wales.
St Mary's windows lit at night

February 2026

St Mary’s windows revealed after years behind protective coverings

Brecon is seeing St Mary’s in a new light after work to uncover its stained glass.

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February 2026

Mothers’ Union celebrations off to a flying start

A sponsored zip wire ride among the first anniversary events, with a wave of prayer to follow.

February 2026

Pontarddulais pilgrims return to St Teilo’s

The visit formed part of a growing tradition linking Pontarddulais with its relocated medieval church.

January 2026

Join virtual Lent pilgrimage across Wales

‘From Pancakes to Palm Crosses’ is a brand-new provincial Lent course.
The team at St John’s Gowerton and St Barnabas Waunarlwydd
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From maintenance to mission

Meet the team at St John’s Gowerton and St Barnabas Waunarlwydd

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