No one can deny that the Church of the early 21st Century has less impact upon the life of the population compared to fifty or sixty years ago.
But it is also the case that many people still turn to the church at significant moments in life, such as birth, marriage, and death.
The Church in Wales, though not Established in the same way as the Church of England, still retains some of its responsibilities towards citizens of Wales in regard to these 'rites of passage'. You can find out more about these in Life Events.
The Diocese of Llandaff also has much to say about modern life, and is very active in working for the welfare of sections of the population who are disadvantaged in some way. This work comes under the remit of our Board for Social Responsibility.
We are also mindful of the fact that even in an increasingly urbanised society the Rural Life of Wales still plays an important role in the life of many people.
First sight of statistics about the number of people who visit churches as places of tourism can be very surprising. They confirm that our buildings continue to be a major draw for individuals who are seeking a sense of the spiritual, or a place of history. Churches Tourism Network Wales is working to promote our churches as venues for tourism.