BISHOPS IN WALES ISSUE STATEMENT AHEAD OF SENEDD ASSISTED SUICIDE VOTE

    Bishops Call on Senedd to Reject Assisted Suicide Bill

    Archbishop Mark O’Toole of Cardiff-Menevia and Bishop Peter Brignall of Wrexham have expressed concern about the upcoming Senedd debate on assisted suicide set for January 27th. They believe the proposal would significantly change society’s approach to the terminally ill and advocate for improved palliative and end-of-life care to ensure dignity and comfort in patients’ final days.
    A day of fasting is suggested on Monday, 26th January, to stand in solidarity with the
    vulnerable and to engage respectfully with your Senedd member about this important
    decision for Wales.

    Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia urges Catholics to oppose assisted suicide in Wales

    The Most Reverend Mark O’Toole, Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia is calling on Catholics and people of goodwill living in Wales to write to their member of the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament, to oppose assisted suicide.

    More information on the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales website: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-of-cardiff-menevia-urges-catholics-to-oppose-assisted-suicide-in-wales/

    Emmaus youth retreat poster 2025

    EMMAUS YOUTH RETREAT

    This event takes place at St David’s College in Cardiff, on Sunday 23rd November, which is the Feast of Christ the King. The day runs from 10am to 5pm, and it includes the celebration of Holy Mass with Archbishop Mark. We will assist with transport for those traveling from different parts of the diocese.
    The day costs £10 per person, which includes travel, lunch, and the day’s activities. It is essential that participants register by November 11th for this event.

    Register for our the Emmaus Discover Youth Retreat
    Introducing Emmaus Youth Mission

    Confirmations 2025

    We were joined the morning of the 28th of June by Bishop Tom Burns who conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on 14 young people from Haverfordwest and Milford Haven. We thank Bishop Tom for his presence and wish those who were Confirmed our congratulations and prayers. Also, a special thank you to the catechists, parents and sponsors for guiding and supporting the confirmed on their spiritual journey.

    Headteacher wanted in St. Joseph’s Catholic Infant School, Port Talbot

    To commence: 1st September 2025 or a later suitably negotiated date.

    The governing body wish to appoint a practising and committed Catholic who will be an enthusiastic, inspirational and passionate headteacher. The successful candidate will work in partnership with a dedicated and caring staff, a supportive governing body and happy, motivated and receptive children. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate.

    The successful applicant will be able to:

    • Demonstrate a clear vision for Catholic education
    • Demonstrate a clear vision in maintaining and developing our school in partnership with the staff, governors, parents, the diocese and the local authority
    • Promote the development of dynamic teamwork and collective responsibility across the whole school
    • Lead, manage and motivate staff and pupils 2 / 3 – Raise standards of attainment and achievement for all pupils
    • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
    • Understand the importance of the school at the heart of its community
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Additional Learning Needs provision
    • Ensure the efficient and effective management of the budget and all resources within the school
    • Demonstrate a proven track record in school leadership, management and school improvement.

    Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected. Applicants are required to be a serving headteacher or have NPQH before being shortlisted.

    Interested candidates are welcome to visit the school, as a group, at 1.30pm on Friday 6th June, 2025. Please contact the school by email if you intend attending this informal visit.

    This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child’s list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service. The successful candidate will be appointed by the Governors to the Catholic Education Service Contract.

    Salary Range: L11-17 Salary: £66,897 – £77,363 per annum

    Post Ref: 1018412

    Applicants are invited to apply using the Catholic Education Service Senior Leadership application form. For an application pack please visit http://www.eteach.com or http://www.npt.gov.uk/jobs. Alternatively, you can e-mail the HR Recruitment team at jobs@npt.gov.uk or telephone 01639 686837.

    The closing date for completed applications is Monday June 9th 2025 Please note that shortlisting for this post will take place on Monday 16th June 2025 and interviews for this post will take place on Monday 23rd June 2025.

    ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC INFANT SCHOOL Water Street, Port Talbot, SA12 6LF

    Tel: 01639882579

    Email: office@stjosinf.npt.school