Today is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the world day of prayer for the sick.

Pope Francis has issued a letter to mark the occasion and later today Bishop Tom shall be celebrating a Mass in Swansea for the patients and healthcare workers in Menevia. Fr Liam, as Chaplain to Withybush hospital, shall be concelebrating. At this time let us keep in our thoughts and prayers all those from our parish who are sick and ill, and all those who care for them. Let us pray for the intercession of Our Lady and St Bernadette that Withybush hospital may not be denuded of vital services which effect our communities so profoundly.