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Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

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.

Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Ecumenical

The Christian Church is divided due to different interpretations of the faith and different religious practices. The ecumenical movement promotes dialogue and understanding between Christians and works for visible unity.

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

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

JUNE 2025

Appointments

  • HOOK, Revd Neil, to be LMA Dean in the United Benefice and Local Ministry Area of Bro Dyfri.
  • PRITCHARD, Revd Paul, to be Pioneer Priest in Charge within the United Benefice and Local Ministry Area of Bro Lliedi.

Retirement

  • PATTINSON, Revd. Rhobert, as Priest in Charge of in the United Benefice and LMA of Bro Dinefwr wef 31.07.25.

Permission to Officiate

  • PATTINSON, Revd. Rhobert, Diocese of St Davids wef 01.08.25

MAY 2025

Appointments

  • JOHNSON, Revd. Martine as Priest in Charge within the United Benefice and Local Ministry Area of Narberth & Tenby with primary pastoral responsibility for the Manorbier Pastoral Area: St James’ Manorbier, St Florentius’ St Florence and St Elidyr’s, East Williamston wef 22.6.25

Resignations

  • EVANS, Revd. Rebecca as Priest-in-Charge of the Local Ministry Area of Aberystwyth, wef 31.8.2025. Rebecca begins her new role as Team Vicar in the Netherwent Ministry Area in Monmouth Diocese wef 1.9.2025.
  • MURPHY, Revd. Shirley as Priest-in-Charge in the Local Ministry Area of East Landsker wef 3.8.2025. Shirley has been appointed by the Archbishop of Armagh to serve as the new Rector of the Dundalk Group of Parishes in the Church of Ireland (St Nicholas' Church (the Green Church), Dundalk, St Paul’s, Heynestown, St Mary's Church, Ballymascan, St Andrew’s, Rathcor (Bush) in the Republic of Ireland and Creggan Parish Church in Northern Ireland).

Bereavement

  • DAVIES, Cynthia. Reader/Licensed Lay Minister

APRIL 2025

Appointment

  • FARAH, Ven. Mones, as Warden of Readers wef 02.04.2025

Ordinands

  • FARAH, Sally, as Assistant Curate in the United Benefice and LMA of Bro Aman wef 29.06.2025.
  • DEAN, Josephine, as Assistant Curate in the United Benefice and LMA of Bro Sancler wef 29.06.2025.

MARCH 2025

Appointments

  • OSBORNE, Revd Canon Marianne, as Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Caerfyrddin wef 31.03.2025

FEBRUARY 2025

Appointments

  • AUSTIN, Revd Glyn, as House for Service Priest in the LMA of Bro Cydweli wef 20.03.2025
  • DAVIES, Revd Huw, as LMA Dean in the LMA of East Landsker wef 01.03.2025.
  • HERRICK, Revd. Andy, as Interim Priest in the LMA of Lampeter wef 02.12.2024.
  • LAW, Revd Simon, as House-For-Service Priest in the LMA of Greater Dewisland, with primary pastoral care for St Giles’ Letterston; St Mary’s Puncheston and St Mary’s Llanfair Nanty-Gof wef 01.09.2025.
  • PRINCE, Revd. Melanie, as LMA Dean in the LMA of Lampeter wef 01.03.2025.

Permission to Officiate

  • EVANS, Revd Marina wef 08.03.2025
  • NOCK, Revd. Roger, wef 28.04.2025
  • TAYLOR, Revd. Michael, wef 08.03.2025

Retirements

  • NOCK, Revd Roger, as Assistant Curate in the LMA of Bro Dinefwr wef 27.04.2025.
  • PATTINSON, Revd. Rhobert ,as Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Dinefwr wef 31.07.2025.
  • RATCLIFFE, Revd. Peter, as Priest in Charge in the LMA of East Landsker wef 28.02.2025 and will continue as Priest in Charge in the same LMA with primary pastoral care for the Whitland Pastoral Area

Resignation

  • TAYLOR, Revd. Kingsley, as LMA Dean in the LMA of East Landsker wef 28.02.2025 and will continue as Priest in Charge in the same LMA with primary pastoral care for the Whitland Pastoral Area.

Deaths

  • ARNOLD-DAVIES, Revd Elizabeth, with sincere condolences to the family 29.11.2024.

JANUARY 2025

  • LLEWELLYN, Revd Sarah, as a Stipendiary Curate within the United Benefice and Local Ministry Area of Bro Caerfyrddin. wef 28.04 .2025

DECEMBER 2024

Appointment

  • DAVIES, Revd Nicola, as Stipendiary Assistant Curate within the United Benefice and Local Ministry Area of Bro Aman wef 20.02.2025

NOVEMBER 2024

None

OCTOBER 2024

Appointment

  • TANSWELL, Revd. Stuart, as Priest in Charge in the United Benefice and LMA of Bro Lliedi with primary pastoral responsibility for Holy Trinity, Felinfoel and St Michael’s Dafen wef 03.02.2025

Retirements

  • DAVIES, Revd Derek, to retire as PtO in the Diocese of St Davids wef 5.11.24
  • KENT, Revd Alan,. to retire as Associate Priest in the United Benefice and LMA of Bro Teifi wef 31.12.24

Permission to Officiate

  • KENT, Revd Alan, to become a Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of St Davids wef 01.01.25.

Licensing of Readers

  • PRINCE, Darren
  • BURNHAM, Ruth (transferred from Rochester Diocese)