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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.

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.

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

DECEMBER 2023

Appointments

HILL, Revd Dr Matthew, to be Archdeacon of Carmarthen wef 01/12/23
GOLDING, Revd Nicholas, to become LMA Dean in the LMA of Bro Caerfyrddin wef 01/12/23
REEVES, Revd Alison to become LMA Dean for the Local Ministry Area of Bro Aman with primary pastoral responsibility for Ammanford pastoral area

NOVEMBER 2023

Appointment

NELSON, Revd Timothy, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Caerfyrddin wef 01/01/2024.

Resignations

ANNIS, Revd Dr Jennie, Associate Priest in the LMA of Greater Dewisland wef 26/12/2023
DAVIS, Revd Terry, Assistant Curate in the LMA of Bro Wyre wef 12/11/2023
SPENCER, Revd Jordan, Priest in Charge in the LMA of Daugleddau and Diocesan Officer for Pioneer Ministry wef 08/12/2023
WHITTICK, Revd Dr Emma, College Chaplain, University of Wales, Lampeter wef 14/01/2024

Retirement

COX, Revd Martin, Priest in Charge in the LMA of Narberth & Tenby wef 06/03/2024

OCTOBER 2023

Appointments

NICHOLLS, Revd Helen, to become Priest in Charge in the in the Archdeaconry of Carmarthen wef 01/11/2023

Resignations.

MILLS, Revd Carmen,, NSM Assistant Curate in the LMA of Bro Gwendraeth wef 30/10/2023
RIGG, Revd Brenda, NSM Assistant Curate in the LMA of Bro Gwendraeth wef 30/10/202

SEPTEMBER 2023

Appointments

BEVAN, Revd Jude, to become Pioneer Priest in the Merlin's Bridge Centre of Mission wef 01/10/2023.
CUDDIHY, Celine, to become Pioneer Evangelist in the Merlin's Bridge Centre of Mission wef 01/10/2023

Leaver

JONES, Revd Peter, Priest in Charge and Dean in the LMA of South-West Pembrokeshire wef 31/10/2023

AUGUST 2023

Bereavement

JENKINS, on 28 August 2023, Revd Canon W.D, Rtd 2007. Curate, Gorseinon S&B (1965- 1967) Curate, Llanelli, StD (1967-1972); Vicar of Clydach S&B (1972-1982); Chapel Gwynedd Hospital, NHS Trust (1982-1997); Vicar of Llanrhos, St As (1982-1987); Rural Dean of Llanrwst (1984-1996); Town Rector of Tenby St D, (1997-2007) age 81

JULY 2023

Appointment

MURPHY, Revd Shirley, to become Priest-in-Charge in the LMA of East Landsker wef 14/09/2023 and to continue as Clerical Secretary, Asst Diocesan Director of Ordinands and also Interfaith Officer

JUNE 2023

Appointments

KENDALL, Revd Emma, to become Stipendiary Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Tefi wef 29/09/2023
PATTERSON, Revd Samuel, to become Stipendiary Priest in Charge in the LMA of Roose wef 30/06/2023.

MAY 2023

Appointments

PATTERSON, Revd Samuel, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Roose wef 30 June 2023.

Permission to Officiate

MOSFORD, Canon Huw, Swansea
DAVIES, Revd Anthony P, Tenby
JONES-HIGGS, Revd Gaynor, Carmarthen

Ordination, Deacon

Miss Sarah Llewellyn Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the LMA of Bro Sancler on 24/06/2023

Ordinations, Priest

EDGE, Revd Sharon, NSM(L) Assistant Curate in the LMA of East Landsker, 24/06/2023
PLAYER, Revd Suzanne, NSM(L) Assistant Curate in the LMA of Bro Teifi, 24/06/2023
BEE, Revd Nicholas, Stipendiary Curate in the LMA of Bro Padarn, 24/06/2023
JOHNSON, Revd Martine, Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the LMA of Narberth & Tenby, 24/06/2023

APRIL 2023

Appointments

BEMAN, Revd Anne, to become Associate Priest in the LMA of Bro Tefi wef 30/04/2023.
ROWE, Revd Elizabeth, to become Associate Priest in the LMA of Bro Teifi wef 30/04/2023.

Permission to Officiate

WILSON, Revd Canon Delyth, wef 01/09/23.

Bereavement

LIVINGSTONE, Revd J.P. Rtd, 2012, Curate Maenclochog & New Moat StD (1996-2002); Vicar, Elerch w Penrhyncoch w Capel Bangor and Goginan 2002-2012)’; Area Dean, Llanbadarn Fawr, (2010-2012); Permission to Officiate, Diocese of St Davids (2012-2023) age 72.

MARCH 2023

Appointments

BEALE, Revd Fiona, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Teifi wef 22/05/2023.
GOLDING, Revd Nicholas, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Caerfyrddin wef 18/05/2023
WEBSTER, Revd Matthew, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Sancler w Focal Ministry for Llansteffan wef 12/05/2023

Resignation

JONES-HIGGS, Revd Gaynor, Priest in Charge, LMA of Bro Caerfyrddin wef 31/05/2023

FEBRUARY 2023

Appointments

EVANS, Revd Heulwen, to become Stipendiary Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Dyffryn Teifi wef 17/04/2023.

Bereavements

IWANEK, on 13 February 2023, Revd Richard, Assistant Curate, Local Ministry Area of Glyn Aeron Coastal; aged 74.
ROGERS, on 16 February 2023, The Very Revd John, Rtd 1999, Curate. Roath St Martin Llandaff (1959-1963); Br Guiana (1963-1966); Guyana (1966-1967); Vicar, Caldicot, Monmouth (1977- 1984); Rural Dean, Monmouth (1981-1984); TR Ebbw Vale (1984-1993); Rural Dean, Blaenau Gwent (1986-1993); Canon, St Woolos Cathdr (1988-1993); Dean, Llandaff (1993-1999)); Vicar, Llandaff w Capel Llanilltern (1993 1999) age 88
THOMAS, on 14 January 2023, Ven Ted, Rtd, 1993, Curate, Ilminster w Whitelackington, Diocese of Bath & Wells (1953-1956); Chaplain, St Michaels College, Tenbury (1956-1957); Curate, St Alb St Steph Diocese of St Albans (1957-1958); Vicar, Boreham Wood St Mich (1958-1966); Rector of Monksilver w Brompton Ralph and Nettlecombe, Diocese of Bath &Wells (1966-1974); Priest in Charge, Nettlecombe (1977-1983); Archdeacon of Wells, Canon Residentiary and Prebendary of Wells Cathedral (1983-1993); Perm to Officiate, Diocese of St Davids (1993-2023) age 95.

JANUARY 2023

Appointments

BRETT, Revd Steven, to become LMA Dean of Narberth & Tenby wef 01/03/2023
FLANAGAN, Revd James, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Cydweli wef 01/03/2023

Resignations

BROWN, Revd Christopher, to finish as LMA Dean of West Cemais wef 31/12/2022
COX, Revd Martin, to to finish as LMA Dean of Narberth & Tenby wef 28/02/2023
EVANS, Revd Marina, NSM Associate Priest in the LMA of South-West Pembrokeshire wef 30/04/2023

Retirement

COLEMAN, Revd Aidan, Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Lliedi wef 09/06/2023
JONES. Revd Dr Caroline, Diocesan officer for the Year of Pilgrimage and Associate Priest in the LMA of Bro Caerfyrddin wef 31/12/2023
TEALE Revd Adrian, Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Aman wef 12/05/2023

Permission to Officiate

THORN, Revd Jean, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire wef 01/01/2023

Bereavements

ADEY-WILLIAMS, on 27 December 2022, Revd Thelma, Rtd, 2018, Curate, Rectorial Benefice of Carew (2007-2008); Team Vicar, Rectorial Benefice of Carew (2008 -2012); Priest in Charge, Llansteffan and Llan-y-bri w Llandeilo Abercywyn (2012–2014) aged 69.
DAVIES, on 18 January 2023, Ven J.G, Rtd, 2002, Curate, Rectorial Benefice of Johnston w Steynton (1959-1962); Curate in the Rectorial Benefice of Llangathen w Llanfihangel Cilfargen (1962-1964); Minor Canon St Davids Cathedral (1964-1966); Rector of the Benefice of Burton (1966-1971); Rector of the Benefice of Hubberston (1971-1974); Hon Canon of Lenham w Broughton Malherbe Can (1974-1980);Vicar of the Benefice of Cwmdauddwr w St Harmon and Llanwrthwl S&B (1980-1986);Vicar of the Benefice of Cydweli & Llandyfaelog (1986-1997); Canon St Davids Cathedral (1992-2002); Area Dean of the Archdeaconry of St Davids (1996-2002); Vicar in the Benefice of Steynton (1997-2002) age 87.