Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) Mission to the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia

Webmaster • June 12, 2026

In line with the recent ‘Heart speaks to Heart’ Pastoral Message from Archbishop Mark reminding us all that we are called to be a missionary and synodal diocese, Catholic Christian Outreach, known informally as CCO, will be leading a Mission in the Archdiocese from June 19th to July 5th.


CCO are a Catholic Canadian evangelisation team experienced in training people for evangelisation one person at a time. CCO’s mission, rooted on university campuses, includes alumni, parishes, dioceses, and other key Church and global partners.


During the Mission a series of events will be taking place, some which are targeted at particular Schools and communities throughout the Archdiocese and some of which are targeted at all parishoners throughout the Archdiocese.


The ‘open’ events include:


• Friday, June 19th from 7pm–10pm – Nightfever at Cardiff Cathedral. This is an evening of Adoration, Benediction and Evangelisation in and around the Cathedral. All are welcome to come for as long or as short as you wish, why not bring a friend along with you?


• Saturday, June 20th – Intentional Accompaniment Day at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Llanelli. This is a day long course introducing parishioners to evangelisation through Intentional Accompaniment – while the venue of this event makes it more convenient for the western half of the Archdiocese, all are welcome, and if you live in the East of the Archdiocese and this date is more convenient for you please go along.


• Wednesday, June 24th – Behold the Lamb of God - A Day of Prayer and Adoration/Holy Hours across all parishes and schools of the Diocese, offered for the intention of the Mission. Details for local celebrations will be announced shortly.


• Saturday, June 27th – Learning to Pray at Belmont Abbey. This day of teaching on prayer is led by CCO founder Andre Regnier. The day is open to all who wish to deepen their prayer life.


• Saturday, July 4th – Intentional Accompaniment Day at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Cwmbran. This is a day long course introducing parishioners to evangelisation through Intentional Accompaniment. It is a repeat of the event being run in Llanelli on June 20th – all are welcome to attend if they haven’t already attended the event on June 20th . 

Congratulations to Mel

By Webmaster • June 27, 2026
Congratulations to Mel on his successful walk to the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada Earlier in the year, we appealed in the newsletter for support for Mel Hopkins, one of our parishioners, who was raising funds for Velindre Cancer Care by walking to the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada mountains in the Granada region of Spain. Mel successfully completed the walk last Sunday. It is not too late to support Mel with a donation to this cause – just click on his Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/mel-hopkins-1

Baptism Preparation Course

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
Baptism Preparation Course The next Baptism Preparation Course takes place at Christ the King, Llanishen, on Saturday, July 4 th and completes on Saturday, July 11 th. Both sessions will last around an hour. All those who wish to have their child baptised need to attend the course before the Baptism. For further information and to book a place, please contact Brigid on brigidlee63@icloud.com

Reaching Out Volunteer Evening

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
The Reaching Out Project team is hosting a celebration evening for all Reaching Out Volunteers on Friday in St. Teilo’s Hall at 7pm, following the 6.30pm Mass. The team would like to thank all the parishioners for their generous contribution to the work of Reaching Out and to ask for continued support and prayer for the project as it continues to show the parish’s outreach to those who are in great need.

Mass on Tuesday

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
Please note that Mass at St. Teilo’s on Tuesday morning will be at the earlier time of 9am. This is due to an Archdiocesan Meeting of the Clergy with the Catholic Christian Outreach Mission team in Aberafan which begins at 10.30am that day.

St. Teilo’s Friends of Divine Mercy Prayer Group

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
St. Teilo’s Friends of Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets on Saturday, July 4th at 2.30pm in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome to come along to pray for the parish and the intentions of the parishioners.

Youth Pilgrimage to the Welsh National Shrine of Our Lady

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
On Saturday, July 18th there will be an Archdiocesan Pilgrimage for young people in Years 8 to 13 to Our Lady of the Taper, Cardigan - the Welsh National Shrine of Our Lady. There will be transport available. If you are interested in attending and want to book a place, please email: youth@cardiffmenevia.org or ring 029 2037 9490. Bookings must be confirmed by July 6th . The cost is £15 per person.

Local Vocals Concert at St. Teilo’s – June 30th

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
Mary Chichester’s Local Vocals Community Choir warmly invites you to their Summer concert at St Teilo’s Church on Tuesday, June 30th at 7:30pm. Tickets are £5.00, available at the door and everyone is welcome to enjoy an evening of music and community spirit. We look forward to seeing you there.

Coffee and Tea after Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
We will have coffee and tea in the St. Pope John Paul II Chapel at Our Lady of Lourdes after the Mass on Wednesday. If you are at Mass on that day, please stay behind and spend some time socialising and sharing with our fellow parishioners.

First Saturday Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
Saturday, July 4th, is the first Saturday of July. We will therefore celebrate the First Saturday devotions after the 10am Mass. There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during the devotions and confessions will be available. Why not come along to respond to Our Lady’s call to pray for the world?

Yr Offeren yn Gymraeg

By Webmaster • June 26, 2026
Heddiw bydd y gymuned Gymraeg yn dathlu Offeren yn Gymraeg am 4.30pm.  Today, we welcome the Welsh language community who will be celebrating Mass in Welsh at 4.30pm. Croeso!