Pope issues message for World Day of Peace

Pope Leo XIV has issued his message for the 59th World Day of Peace, which will take place on 1 January 2026. 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.Photo’s..

Racial Justice Sunday

1 February 2026 Ahead of Racial Justice Sunday 2026, Bishop Paul McAleenan, as Lead Bishop for Racial Justice, welcomes this years theme - Whoever loves God must also love his brother” (1 John 4:21): Promoting Racial Justice in our Parishes. Bishop McAleenan said: “Where racial justice is concerned, we must never tire of repeating what has been said before, though we always seek new ways to convey our message. Racial Justice Sunday 2026 is devoted to the promotion of racial justice in our Catholic parishes across England and Wales and society and an encouragement to be conscious of the need for justice in all its forms. 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

Cardinal’s Homily for Midnight Mass

Given at Westminster Cathedral for Christmas Midnight Mass, 24th December 2025. Tonight is a night of prayer and praise, shaped by one much-acclaimed event: the birth of a child. Babies evoke in us tenderness and love – at least when they are not crying! And this is the tenor of our prayer tonight. The tenderness and love we have for this child, whose birth we celebrate, is the source of our praise. So we echo the song of the angels, giving glory to God on high. 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….

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

Marriage Week

7 -14 February 2026 On the Feast of St Joseph, 19 March 2026, will be the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia – “On Love in the Family.” To prepare for this anniversary, we invite you from the beginning of National Marriage Week, 7-14 February until 19 March 2026, to reflect on the central role that marriage and family life play in our Church and in wider society. Read More….

New Archbishop of Westminster

Bishop Richard Moth appointed

Archbishop of Westminster

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has today, 19 December, appointed the Right Reverend Richard Moth as Archbishop of Westminster. Ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Southwark on 3 July 1982, Archbishop-elect Moth has served as Bishop of Arundel and Brighton since 2015. Prior to that, he was the Catholic Bishop of the Forces from 2009 to 2015. Archbishop-elect Moth will become the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who has served in the role since 2009. Cardinal Nichols will now become Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Westminster until Archbishop-elect Moth is Installed at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, 14 February 2026. 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….