The Diocese of Wrexham

The Bishop Emeritus of Wrexham is the Rt Rev Edwin Regan

The Rt Rev Edwin Regan becomes Bishop Emeritus following the Ordination on 12th September 2012 of Monsignor Peter Brignall as the third Bishop of the Diocese

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Born in Port Talbot in South Wales, he was ordained priest in July 1959 and served in parishes across the Archdiocese of Cardiff.

He was consecrated Bishop of Wrexham on 13th December 1994 by the then Archbishop of Cardiff, the Most Rev John Aloysius Ward OFM Cap.

Bishop Regan held a number of national appointments from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. He was Chair of the Schools’ Committee in the Department of Christian Education and Formation; and Chair of the Steering Committee for the National Project for Religious Education and Catechesis. He was also the link Bishop with the Catholic Association of Teachers, Schools and Colleges, the National Board of Inspectors and Advisers; and the National Catholic Scout Fellowship.

In Wales, he is a member of the Council of Cytun – Churches Together in Wales and an active supporter of the Cylch Catholig.

Bishop Regan celebrated the 50th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on 5th July 2009 at a Mass held in Glyndwr University, Wrexham. Nearly 900 people from all parishes in the Diocese, and members of the Bishop's own family were present at this joyful occasion, as were clergy from across the Diocese and Archbishops and Bishops from England and Wales.

A special message from His Holiness Pope Benedict was read out and the Papal Nuncio paid a personal tribute..

At the end of the Mass, Bishop Regan was installed as Fellow of the University to mark the contribution he has made locally and nationally to education and to the community of Wrexham.

Bishop Edwin is succeeded on 12th September 2012 by the Rt Rev Monsignor Peter Brignall whose episcopal ordination took place on that date.

Offeren o ddiolch a derbyniad dathlu ymddeioliad Y Gwir Barchedig Esgob Edwin Regan yn Eglwys Gatholig Dolgellau a wedyn yn Rhiwgoch, Trawsfynydd - 24 Medi 2011

Thanksgiving mass and reception to celebrate the retirement of The Right Reverend Bishop Edwin Regan at Dolgellau Catholic Church and then at Rhiwgoch, Trawsfynydd - 24 September 2011

To view pictures of the event please click here and select images individually

Scouting bishop’s farewell Mass

After seven years as the link bishop for the National Catholic Scout Fellowship, the Bishop of Wrexham, Edwin Regan, handed over his scouting responsibilities to the Bishop of the Forces, Richard Moth at a farewell Mass celebrated at Southwark Cathedral on Sunday.

In his final homily, Bishop Regan reminded the packed scouting congregation that by keeping the Scout Promise and Law, they follow a path of holiness: “if we keep the Scout Promise and Law, we are well on the way to becoming saints!” “You have all made a promise – ‘On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and to the Queen, to help other people, and to keep the Scout Law.’ And the Scout Law? A scout is to be trusted, and loyal, and friendly and considerate. A scout belongs to the world-wide family of Scouts. A scout has courage in all difficulties; a scout makes good use of time, and is careful of possessions and property; and finally, a scout has self respect and respect for others.’ That’s fantastic law – good enough even for a bishop! And it’s marvellous when you choose to keep it.”

He expressed his gratitude to all involved and assured the scouting movement of his continued prayers: “I am so grateful to your scouters and leaders who give you the fun of scouting. I thank Bishop Richard Moth for agreeing to be your special bishop. I appreciate the work of Fr. Seddon, your national chaplain, and all those in the Catholic Scout Fellowship. And Archbishop Peter for allowing us to come to his Cathedral, and celebrating Mass with us.”