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• About the Deanery
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Welcome to the website for the Roman Catholic Parishes of the Pontypridd Deanery.

All Catholic churches are currently closed.

Our priests continue to offer private Holy Mass every day for you and your intentions and, where possible, live stream these Masses. 

Visit our Stay Connected page for:

* Live Mass Streaming links
* Prayer Resources
* Daily Readings
* How to make a Spiritual Communion

The following Churches form our Deanery:

St Thomas, Abercynon

St. Joseph's, Aberdare

St Peter’s, Bargoed

St Helen’s, Caerphilly

St Therese of Lisieux, Hirwaun

Parish of Merthyr Tydfil

St Aloysius, Merthyr Tydfil

St Benedict's, Merthyr Vale;

St Illtyd's, Merthyr Tydfil

St Mary's, Merthyr Tydfil

Our Lady of Lourdes, Mountain Ash

All Hallows, Llantrisant

St Gabriel & Raphael, Tonypandy

St Dyfrig’s, Treforest

St Mary Magdalene, Ynyshir

Are you new to our Deanery? You are very welcome. If you have recently moved to the area, please make yourself known to the parish priest.