The Church of St Nicholas and St Teilo in Penally has a remarkable unbroken history from the Celtic Age when the early Celtic Saints led by Teilo were the rock on which the Christian faith in the region was founded. This changed under Norman domination when a new Church was built in Penally and dedicated to St Nicholas. Down through the ages further changes were to take place: the Reformation, the conflict of the Civil War, the imposition of many forms of taxation, the devastation caused by plagues and illness and the horror of two World Wars.
It has always been the belief of the inhabitants of the village that the church has been linked to St Teilo. In 1977 the Church in Wales agreed to a joint dedication of St Nicholas and St Teilo.
The Church continues to be a source of strength for all those living in the community.

The current Vicar of Penally is:
Father Paul Boyle who can be contacted on; 01834 812867, 07974822362, email; [email protected] 
The Church Warden is:
Angela Jones who can be contacted on 01834843118, email; [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE THAT SERVICES AFTER SUNDAY 28th JULY will be MORNING PRAYER ONLY for a few weeks.
In Penally Holy Eucharist is held every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10.30am except for any 5th Sundays when services rotate around the LMA (Local Ministry Area​(St Issells, Saundersfoot and St Nicholas and St Teilo's Church, Penally) ) There is also a Holy Eucharist service on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10.30am in Penally Church. On 1st and 3rd Sundays in Penally at 10.30am there is Morning Prayer.

​Please see below for timetable of Services in July, August and September

An excellent, well illustrated book on the history of the church was published by Penally History Group in 2021.
Copies of the book cost £15 and can be obtained from Judy Williams 01834 844467, 07790463417, [email protected]

St Nicholas and St Teilo Church has a Church room which is available to hire, details from Angela Jones the Church Warden

Penally Church from the air June 2019

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