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Deacon

‘Deacon’ comes the Greek word for ‘servant’. Deacons in the Church in Wales have special roles within worship such as proclaiming the gospel. Traditionally, deacons have had responsibility for social care. Deacons often go on to be ordained priest.

Priest

‘Priest’ comes from the Greek word for ‘elder’. Priests in the Church in Wales are those authorised specifically to proclaim forgiveness of sins, preside at the Eucharist and bless God’s people, as well as other responsibilities.

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Appointments

APPOINTMENTS, PERMISSIONS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, BEREAVEMENTS

MARCH 2022

Appointments

  • LOWE, Revd Capt Robert, to become Associate Priest in the LMA of Bro Lliedi wef 08/03/2022
  • MURPHY, Revd Shirley, to become Interim Interfaith Officer wef 01/03/2022

Retirement

  • DAVIES, Revd Canon Dewi, Priest-in-Charge, Bro Gwendraeth LMA; 30 June 2022

Bereavement

  • DAFIS, Revd Lyn Lewis, Priest in Charge of Bro Padarn (2021-2022); Welsh Language Officer (2021-2022); Assistant Curate in the LMA of Bro Padarn (2019-2021); Assistant Curate in the benefice of Llanbadarn Fawr and Elech and Penrhyncoch and Capel Bangor (2015-2019); Reader (2011-2013) on 15 March 2022, aged 61

FEBRUARY 2022

  • ROBERTS, Revd Canon Dewi, to become Canon Chancellor wef 10/05/2022
  • WILSON, Revd Delyth, LMA Dean of Bro Gwendraeth LMA and Chair of the Diocesan Council for Social Responsibility, to become a Canon to St Davids Cathedral, 6th Cursal wef 10/05/2022

JANUARY 2022

Appointments

  • EVANS, Revd Rebecca, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Aberystwyth wed 30/03/2022
  • HAMILTON, Revd Carys, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Lampeter wef 09/05/2022
  • ROBERTS, Revd Belinda, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Greater Dewisland wef 16/05/2022

Permission to Officiate

  • CUNLIFFE, Ven Dr Christopher, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire wef 01/02/2022

Resignation

  • HANCOCK, Revd John, Assistant Priest, Roose, wef 13 January 2022

DECEMBER 2021

Appointments

  • WHITMARSH, Revd Sophie, to become 0.5 Children, Youth and Families Missioner and 0.5 Priest in Charge in the LMA of Daugleddau wef 03/03/2022

Permission to Officiate

  • THOMAS, Revd Chancellor Dr Patrick, Carmarthen wef 01/12/2021.

NOVEMBER 2021

Appointments

  • JONES, Revd Nicholas, to become LMA Dean in the LMA of Bro Glannau Tywyn wef 09/01/2022
  • WILSON, Revd Delyth, to become LMA Dean in the LMA of Bro Gwendraeth wef 01/01/2022

Permission to Officiate

  • GAINER, Revd Canon Jeffrey, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, wef 01/11/2021

Bereavement

  • DAVIES, on 12 November 2021, Revd Canon D M C, Curate, St Peters, Carmarthen (1968-1972); Rector of Dinas (1972-1977); Vicar of Tycroes w Saron (1977-1980); Vicar of Llanedi w Tycroes & Saron (1980-1990);Rural Dean of Dyffryn Amman (1985-1990) Vicar (incumbent) of Dafen & Llwynhendy (1994-2008) ; Rtd 2008; aged 77