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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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Parish Newsletter

Please download a copy of one of our recent Parish Newsletters using the links below.
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Parish Priest

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 […]
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St. Alban’s, Pontypool

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 […]
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St. Felix, Blaenavon

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 […]
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St Alban’s Church

On Thursday, July 23, 1846, St Alban’s Church was officially opened with a High Mass celebrated by Bishop Brown, Bishop of Newport and Menevia. St Alban’s has had a varied […]

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Pope Leo’s Weekly Catechesis

Last Wednesday during his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo began a new series of catechesis which is dedicated to Vatican Council II and a rereading of its Documents. He says: […]

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It is wonderful to see the Crucifix Scene restored

. The removal of the Crucifix had stirred up a lot of local interest. The Crucifix scene on the corner of George Street and Conway Road means a lot to […]

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The Sacrament of Baptism

Handing on your Faith If you wish to hand on your faith to your child/children … The next series of preparation meetings will resume next year. If you wish your child […]

Sacraments