Archbishop Richard Moth Installed the

Twelfth Archbishop of Westminster

14 February 2026 The Most Reverend Richard Moth was today installed as the Twelfth Archbishop of Westminster during a Mass of Installation at Westminster Cathedral at 12 noon on Saturday, 14 February 2026.The Mass of Installation followed a Service of Solemn Vespers held in the Cathedral on Friday evening, attended by clergy, religious, and representatives of schools, parishes and Catholic organisations from across the Diocese of Westminster. To the sound of a fanfare specially composed by Simon Johnson, Master of Music, Archbishop Moth entered the Cathedral through the Great West Door and was greeted by the Provost, Canon Shaun Lennard. Read more….

Pope Leo XIV: Lent as a time of conversion

The Holy Father Pope Leo XIV has issued his message for Lent 2026 on the theme: “Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion”. Dear brothers and sisters,Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of daily life. Read full text….
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

The Senedd Cymru honours Wales’s Catholic

community

The Catholic community’s charitable and cultural contribution to Wales was celebrated in the Senedd Cymru on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. More than 100 people attended the event, including the Most Reverend Mark O’Toole, Archbishop of Cardiff- Menevia; the Right Reverend Peter Brignall, Bishop of Wrexham; Jane Hutt, Labour MS for the Vale of Glamorgan and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice; Delyth Jewell, MS for the South Wales East region and Deputy Leader of Plaid Cymru; further Senedd Members; the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Cllr Adrian Robson; representatives from Catholic schools, charities, chaplaincies and the two Catholic dioceses in Wales. Also in attendance were senior representatives from the other Christian denominations and major faith communities in Wales. 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

Lent Stations

Lent Stations will be held at 2.00pm every Wednesday before our normal 3.00pm Eucharistic Adoration and 7.00pm Friday.
© Llay/Rossett Parish 2025
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….

Archbishop Richard Moth Installed the Twelfth

Archbishop of Westminster

14 February 2026 The Most Reverend Richard Moth was today installed as the Twelfth Archbishop of Westminster during a Mass of Installation at Westminster Cathedral at 12 noon on Saturday, 14 February 2026.The Mass of Installation followed a Service of Solemn Vespers held in the Cathedral on Friday evening, attended by clergy, religious, and representatives of schools, parishes and Catholic organisations from across the Diocese of Westminster. To the sound of a fanfare specially composed by Simon Johnson, Master of Music, Archbishop Moth entered the Cathedral through the Great West Door and was greeted by the Provost, Canon Shaun Lennard. Read more….

Pope Leo XIV: Lent as a time of conversion

The Holy Father Pope Leo XIV has issued his message for Lent 2026 on the theme: “Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion”. Dear brothers and sisters,Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of daily life. Read full text….

The Senedd Cymru honours Wales’s Catholic

community

The Catholic community’s charitable and cultural contribution to Wales was celebrated in the Senedd Cymru on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. More than 100 people attended the event, including the Most Reverend Mark O’Toole, Archbishop of Cardiff- Menevia; the Right Reverend Peter Brignall, Bishop of Wrexham; Jane Hutt, Labour MS for the Vale of Glamorgan and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice; Delyth Jewell, MS for the South Wales East region and Deputy Leader of Plaid Cymru; further Senedd Members; the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Cllr Adrian Robson; representatives from Catholic schools, charities, chaplaincies and the two Catholic dioceses in Wales. Also in attendance were senior representatives from the other Christian denominations and major faith communities in Wales. 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 2025
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” April 27th is Divine Mercy Sunday and an Afternoon of prayer is being held in Llay starting at 2.55pm. All Welcome

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

Lent Stations

Lent Stations will be held at 2.00pm every Wednesday before our normal 3.00pm Eucharistic Adoration and 7.00pm Friday.
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….
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© Llay/Rossett Parish 2025
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” April 27th is Divine Mercy Sunday and an Afternoon of prayer is being held in Llay starting at 2.55pm. All Welcome

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

Lent Stations

Lent Stations will be held at 2.00pm every Wednesday before our normal 3.00pm Eucharistic Adoration and 7.00pm Friday.
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….

The Senedd Cymru honours Wales’s Catholic

community

The Catholic community’s charitable and cultural contribution to Wales was celebrated in the Senedd Cymru on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. More than 100 people attended the event, including the Most Reverend Mark O’Toole, Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia; the Right Reverend Peter Brignall, Bishop of Wrexham; Jane Hutt, Labour MS for the Vale of Glamorgan and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice; Delyth Jewell, MS for the South Wales East region and Deputy Leader of Plaid Cymru; further Senedd Members; the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Cllr Adrian Robson; representatives from Catholic schools, charities, chaplaincies and the two Catholic dioceses in Wales. Also in attendance were senior representatives from the other Christian denominations and major faith communities in Wales. 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….

Archbishop Richard Moth Installed the Twelfth

Archbishop of Westminster

14 February 2026 The Most Reverend Richard Moth was today installed as the Twelfth Archbishop of Westminster during a Mass of Installation at Westminster Cathedral at 12 noon on Saturday, 14 February 2026.The Mass of Installation followed a Service of Solemn Vespers held in the Cathedral on Friday evening, attended by clergy, religious, and representatives of schools, parishes and Catholic organisations from across the Diocese of Westminster. To the sound of a fanfare specially composed by Simon Johnson, Master of Music, Archbishop Moth entered the Cathedral through the Great West Door and was greeted by the Provost, Canon Shaun Lennard. Read more….

Pope Leo XIV: Lent as a time of conversion

The Holy Father Pope Leo XIV has issued his message for Lent 2026 on the theme: “Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion”. Dear brothers and sisters,Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of daily life. Read full text….