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About Us
St Mary’s Catholic Church is a new Church and Parish Complex built in December 1998, Consecrated March 1999.
Our Buildings might be fairly new (12 years), but our faith and our original St Mary’s, on the same site, reminds us of the long history of our parish and of our Catholic Faith that goes back to the time of the Apostles.
The Church was Consecrated by Bishop Reagn Bishop of Wrexham on 12th March 1999.
The Catholic Community of Bridgend continues to grow; Mass is celebrated daily (view our Mass Times here) . We have the pastoral care of the large Filipino community, Polish community and the people of Bridgend. A monthly Mass is celebrated for the Polish and Filipino communities.
Parish Priest:
Dom. Henry Ignatius Sutton 1857-1864
Dom Charles Wilfrid Price 1864-1873
Dom Robert Isidore Green 1873-1876
Dom Henry Basil Hurworth 1876-1877
Dom Robert Isidore Green 1877-1885
Dom Edward Norbert Ward 1885-1892
Dom Ignatius Stuart 1892 ( Feb-Aug)
Dom Edmund Tunny 1892-1894
Dom Gregory Rathe 1894-1895
Dom Raphael White 1895-1906
Dom Edward Morrall 1906-1914
Dom Osmund Cambell 1914-1944
Father Columba Merrick 1944-1962
Father James Hennessey 1963-1971
Father Bernard Driscoll 1972-1986
Father Ray O’Shea 1987-1989
Canon Edwin Regan 1990-1994
Father Allan Davies-Hale (Administrator) 1994-1995
Father William J. Isaac 1995-2014
Father Gareth A. Jones 2014
Canon R. Reardon 2014
Our People
Monsignor R. Reardon V.F
Tel: 01656 652034
Email: reardon.robert@rcadc.org
Rev.Dr. Philip Manghan Deacon
Philip was ordained a deacon in June 2006 following a four year training programme. He is married to Anne, who is the Archdiocesan Director of Religious Education and leader of the parish music group. Philip has three children: two daughters who are both teachers (and married) and a son, who is currently a student at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester. Philip is currently the Headteacher of Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School.
As a deacon, Philip officiates at weddings, funerals and baptisms; at Mass, assists the priest, proclaims the Gospel (and homily when invited to do so) and gives instructions to the people; and in parish life, assists with catechetical programmes and visits to parishioners.
If you are interested in finding out more about being a deacon, please get in touch with Philip.
Tel: 01685 663747
Email: philipmanghan@lineone.net
Parish Advisory Council (P.A.C.)
The Parish Advisory consists of elected members of the parish to help the parish priest to keep the work of the parish running smoothly.
Members are: Mr J D Lloyd, Chairman, Rev. Dr. Philip Manghan, Vice Chairman. Mr Brian Gould – safety officer and care of buildings. Mr Richard Pearson relating to Youth and Fire Safety. Mr Paul Kearns as treasurer. Other serving members are Mr Sean Connick; Mr John Cousins; Mrs Sue Ryan, Mrs Sue Savile.
Parish Safeguarding Officer
NCSC – National Catholic Safeguarding Commission.
The Archdiocesan Safeguarding Officer is Mr Martin Mahoney – he can be contacted at Pastoral Resource Centre, Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 4LL
Email: cpo@rcadc.org , Telephone number: 02920 365960/1
Our parish representative is Mr David Savile – Telephone No. 01656 667281
A summary of the am report 2009/10 is displayed on the noticeboard – a full report can be downloaded on www.lcsas.uk.net
Email: adcpcardiff@yahoo.co.uk
Parish Treasurer
“Born and educated in Cardiff I originally moved to Bridgend in 1994. After marrying Sarah in 1996 (our marriage training was completed by Fr Gareth – his first couple) we moved out of the parish shortly after Father Isaac moved in (no correlation honest!). We returned in 2001 with Adam in tow, Toby quickly followed and then in 2005 Katy was born. The Children are all pupils at St Mary’s primary school.
About 3 yrs ago Fr Isaac suggested I volunteer to get involved in the parish treasury and I have not looked back ever since. Paying off the debt has been the main focus and 2010 will see this realized. My next aim is maximise gift aid contributions and to convert as many people as possible to give by direct debit thus minimising the cost to the parish and workload for the counters. The treasury work is always very interesting and if you would like to help in anyway, or would like more information on donating to the parish please let me know.”
Paul Kearns
Tel: 01656 648210
Archbishop of Cardiff
Archbishop George Stack was born in Cork, Ireland, on 9th May 1946. He was educated at St Aloysius Secondary School, Highgate, London, and studied for the priesthood at St Edmund’s College, Ware, from 1966 to 1972.
He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Westminster on 21st May 1972. Until 1975 he served as assistant priest at Our lady & St Joseph, Hanwell. From 1972 he also served as chaplain to St Bernard’s Hospital, Southall (until 1975) and chaplain to Cardinal Wiseman School, Greenford (until 1976).
From 1974 to 1977 Archbishop Stack undertook further studies at St Mary’s College, Strawberry Hill, and gained a Bachelor of Education degree. He then became a member of Westminster Religious Education Centre. In 1977 he was appointed assistant priest at St Paul the Apostle, Wood Green, and in 1983, parish priest at Our Lady Help of Christians, Kentish Town. In 1990, he was appointed Vicar General for Clergy in the Westminster Diocese. He became Administrator of Westminster Cathedral in 1993.
On 12th April 2001 Archbishop Stack was ordained an Auxiliary Archbishop for the Diocese of Westminster. He was Chairman of the Diocesan Department for Education and Formation and had pastoral responsibility for the Deaneries in Hertfordshire.
In addition to his Diocesan responsibilities Archbishop Stack serves as Chair of Governors at St Mary’s University College; a Governor at Heythrop College in the University of London and as member of the board of St John & St Elizabeth’s Hospital, London. On 19th April 2011 he was appointed Archbishop of Cardiff by Pope Benedict XVI
Personal Assistant: Mrs Gill Healey
E-mail: p.a@rcadc.org
Fax: 029 20 379036
Email: mailto:arch@rcadc.org