St Mary of the Angels Church, Cardiff
St Mary of the Angels Roman Catholic Church is located in Canton, Cardiff. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cardiff. It opened on November 3, 1907. The Parish Priest is Monsignor John Maguire and he is assisted by Fr. Andrea Bord. The church architect was F.A. Walters and was built by W.T. Morgan. In January 1941, the sacristies and St Ann's Chapel in the church were destroyed by an air raid.
The church was reordered inside to comply with new Liturgical laws in 2000. The parish is currently taking responsibility for the parish of Sacred Heart, Leckwith, Cardiff, following the transfer of the Parish Priest to Abertillery and Brynmawr.
The church was reordered inside to comply with new Liturgical laws in 2000. The parish is currently taking responsibility for the parish of Sacred Heart, Leckwith, Cardiff, following the transfer of the Parish Priest to Abertillery and Brynmawr.
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Sight Name: St Mary of the Angels Church
Sight Location: Cardiff, Wales (See walking tours in Cardiff)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Cardiff, Wales (See walking tours in Cardiff)
Sight Type: Religious
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles