World Communications Day - Second Collection this weekend

Webmaster • May 30, 2025

This weekend the Church celebrates World Communications Day. This year, the theme is: “Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts”.


Bishop John Arnold, the lead bishop for media and communications says: “Pope Leo has picked up where his predecessor, Pope Francis, left off to speak positively about the need to build bridges with our words. Pope Leo was very measured with the media professionals [in a meeting four days after his election]. He presented language as a force for good if used properly. He was clearly critical of those who would want to lead us astray by using aggressive language or spreading misinformation, but he praised those who use language to present the truth in a reasoned way, which isn’t divisive or aggressive, but helpful to us when we’re trying to build that sense of unity and peace. This was so clear in the speech he made from the balcony when he was elected Pope. He used the word ‘peace’ nine times and spoke about building bridges. “The language that journalists use can be a real foundation for building bridges and avoiding those walls of division.”


Bishop Arnold goes on to speak of the importance of the Church in England and Wales collaborating in communicating the gospel message in the spirt of Pope Leo. On this World Communications Day, there will be a second collection at all Masses to support the communications work of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. You are also able to donate using debit or credit card at the Electronic Donation Station at the back of St. Teilo’s or at this address – https://donate.mydona.com/st-teilo-our-lady-of-lourdes

Service of Memories

By Webmaster • November 13, 2025
On Wednesday 12th November, Canon John celebrated a Service of Memories at St. Teilo’s. An invitation was sent out to all parishioners who have experienced a bereavement in the period, November 2024 – November 2025, and all family members and friends. The service was an opportunity for families to light a candle for their loved ones and to offer a personal prayer.

Baptism Preparation Course

By Webmaster • November 8, 2025
Baptism Preparation Course The next Baptism Preparation Course takes place in St. Teilo’s Parish Hall on Monday, November 17th and completes on Monday, November 24th at 7pm. 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 Cathy and Mel Hopkins on catherinehopkins45@gmail.com

Young Adult Conference - Theology of the Body

By Webmaster • November 8, 2025
Young adult day conference on the Theology of the Body – November 22nd in Cardiff Calling all 18-35 year olds! Come and join us at Cardiff University Chaplaincy for formation, fellowship and fun! Special guest speaker Fr Alan O’Sullivan OP will take us through the teachings of Pope St. John Paul II, intertwined with discussions and refreshments, then capped off with dinner and dancing. Limited spaces, book via QR code before November 8th, or call Alex on 07546528846. £25 (£15 student rate).

Remembrance Sunday

By Webmaster • November 8, 2025
Remembrance Sunday Today is Remembrance Sunday. The 10am Mass will be a Requiem Mass to pray for those who have died in war. Canon will be taking part in the Act of Remembrance at the Whitchurch War Memorial at 10.45am. 10am Mass will be a little shorter than usual to enable Canon and any parishioners to attend the Act of Remembrance.

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

By Webmaster • November 8, 2025
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica This weekend, the Church throughout the world celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, the oldest and highest ranking of the four major basilicas in Rome. The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the Cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, the official ecclesiastical seat of the Holy Father, the Bishop of Rome. Therefore, we honour it as the Mother Church of the Universal Church as we honour the Pope as the centre of the unity of the one, catholic and apostolic faith. Given this papal link the Feast Day takes priority over the Sunday celebration when it falls on a Sunday.

Mary’s Meals Appeal – Next weekend

By Webmaster • November 8, 2025
Collection for Mary’s Meals Next weekend we shall be having our annual second collection for Mary's Meals campaign. Mary’s Meals is a registered charity serving a nutritious daily meal to some of the world's poorest children to attract them into the classroom where they can gain an education and a brighter future. We, as a parish have supported the charity since December 2023. There are 71 million primary school-age children out of school around the world; they have to work or beg to survive. A nutritious daily meal served at school not only satisfies a child’s immediate hunger, but it encourages children to attend consistently, improves their ability to learn and gives them better opportunities through education. It costs just £19.15 to feed a child for a whole year. Please give what you can.

Clothes donations for the SVP

By Webmaster • November 7, 2025
Clothes donations for the SVP – This Weekend The Parish St. Vincent De Paul (SVP) Conference undertakes a monthly collection of clothing for the SVP Charity Shop. Clean, good quality clothing, books and toys are very welcome. Donations may be left outside the confessionals at the rear of St. Teilo’s this weekend. The clothes will be removed early on Monday morning, so please ensure that donations are brought to the Church by the end of the evening Mass this weekend or kept at home until the Second Sunday of December when we will have another collection Thank you from the parish SVP. Thank you from the parish SVP

Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoir Walk

By Webmaster • November 7, 2025
"Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoir Walk As part of our Parish's ongoing fitness activities, the Walk and Talk group is taking a wellbeing stroll – weather permitting – around the reservoir each Monday at 12.45pm. Please meet in the car park. There is 90 minutes free parking."

Coffee and Tea after Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes

By Webmaster • November 7, 2025
Coffee and Tea after Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes We will have coffee and tea in the St. Pope John Paul II Chapel at Our Lady of Lourdes after the 10.00am 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.

Tuesday Evening Adoration

By Webmaster • November 7, 2025
Each Tuesday evening, the parish has an hour of silent Adoration at St. Teilo’s from 7pm to 8pm. The primary intention for the period of Adoration is vocations to the priesthood and the religious life.