St. Alban’s R.C. Church, Conway Road, Pontypool. NP4 6HL 01495 762280 Sacred Heart & St, Felix R, C, Church, Ellick Street. NP4 9HR
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Canon Paul Millar Archbishop Mark O’Toole appointed Canon Paul as Parish Priest of St. Alban’s, Pontypool and St. Felix, Blaenavon. Canon Paul took up his appointment and celebrated his first […]
History A Catholic Church at Pontypool had been unknown since the Reformation. Catholics assembled in a room, part of the back premises of the Crown Hotel (now the Iceland shop in town). On Thursday, the […]
During the nineteenth century Blaenavon Ironworks and the growing town attracted migrants from all over Wales, England and also from overseas, Ireland, Italy and Germany. Capuchin Franciscans had a ministry […]
Archbishop Richard Moth, President of the Bishops’ Conference, explains our strong opposition to this legislation: “The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill which aims to legalise assisted suicide has […]
St Alban’s church was officially opened on the 23 July 1846 with great celebration. To mark the Anniversary date, there will be an ecumenical service in St Alban’s on Thursday […]
Sunday we welcomed Archbishop George to celebrate and administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to 7 members of our parish community. Congratulations to them on this important occasion in their journey […]
Archbishop Mark’s June newsletter covers the CCO Diocesan Mission, new appointments and canoical installations, vocations news including an upcoming diaconal ordination, youth events and several plgrimages and events coming up […]
This year marks the 180th Anniversary of St. Alban’s church. A programme of celebration events has been planned and time has been taken to reflect upon our past and consider […]
We Believe Festival is an unmissable opportunity to discover the traditions and charisms that flow through the Church, to experience the joy of community, and to encounter personally the Lord […]
A mens’ prayer group will be set up in the parish with its first meeting taking place on 14th May. It is anticipated that this will take place once per month […]
Many thanks for all who helped prepare for the Anniversary Mass last Friday, the vigil for the Feast of St. Alban. The Mass was a celebration of the rich history […]
Dates: 20th – 24th July 2026 A full religious programme, flights and transfers in France, full board 4* Hotel, as well as insurance and Lourdes Levies are included in the pilgrimage package. […]
Archbishop Mark has now produced six study pieces for discussion in parishes. We will continue the course on Friday evening beginning with a period of Exposition at 6.30pm followed by […]