Welcome to our New Parish Priest

Fr. Pontius comes to us from St. Osburg’s parish in Coventry where he has been Parish Priest for the last 8 years, and he’ll be living at the Cathedral initially during his ministry in our Parish. He’s a member of the Apostles of Jesus (AJ) Religious Missionary Institute which was formed in Uganda in 1968, and he trained as a priest in the Apostles of Jesus Major Seminary in Langata, Nairobi, studying in the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He was awarded a BA Bachelor of Sacred Theology from Pontifical Urbaniana University Rome, Italy, and spent a pastoral spiritual year in the Apostles of Jesus Junior Seminary in Moroto, Uganda. He was ordained priest on 1st July 2000 and has been enjoying a break in East Africa before starting with us as our Parish Priest. World Day of the Poor 15 November 2026 Pope Leo XIV, in his message for the World Day of the Poor, invites the Church to an examination of conscience: “Are we a sign of a God who is a refuge for the poor?” How much more are we called to do – in our communities, in our nations – “on behalf of the poor and for their liberation.” Echoing the words of his predecessor, Pope Francis, he reminds us that “we are the Lord’s Church, a Church of the poor?” When we look at the Church in England and Wales, is this the Church we see, a Church of the poor. He quotes from his first exhortation, Dilexi te, with an even more direct challenge “God shows a preference for the poor: the Lord’s words of hope and liberation are addressed first of all to them. Therefore, even in their poverty or weakness, no one should feel abandoned. And the Church, if she wants to be Christ’s Church, must be a Church of the Beatitudes, one that makes room for the little ones and walks poor with the poor, a place where the poor have a privileged place”

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, Fr Pontius Bandua AJ, 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

Into The Future 4

Bishop Peter Brignall It is now two and a half years since the third edition of Into the Future, my pastoral plan for the Diocese. As I have reflected with the clergy and people of the Diocese, and following periods of prayer, it is appropriate that this plan has evolved, adapting to changing realities and listening to voices from across the Diocese. The aim of this Pastoral Plan is to refocus the whole Diocese on the mission entrusted to us, by unleashing the gifts of all the baptised in the service of the Church and the world. Parishes and communities are to be, and are encouraged to be, evangelising communities. Download Pastoral Plan….

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. There will also be an opportunity for the Sacrament of Confession during this time. All Welcome

Pope Leo’s surgery

Archbishop Moth prays for Pope Leo after

lung surgery

Archbishop Richard Moth, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, said: “It is with gratitude and relief that we learned that Pope Leo’s surgery on Tuesday (13 October) at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital was successful. We now know that Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung carcinoma and, in this month of the Holy Rosary, we entrust his recovery to the maternal care of Our Lady Health of the Sick.”Read More….