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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.

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

JULY 2022

Appointments

  • BEE, Revd Nicholas, to become Curate in the LMA of Bro Padarn wef 01/09/2022
  • JONES, Revd Dr Caroline, to become Associate Priest in the LMA of Bro Caerfyrddin in conjunction with Diocesan Officer for the Year of Pilgrimage wef 19/07/2022
  • MURPHY, Revd Shirley, appointed as Diocesan Interfaith Officer (previously Interim wef 01/03/2022)
  • PARKER, Revd Jonathan, to become Diocesan IME Officer wef 14/09/2022
  • REES, Revd Lynn, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Padarn wef 20/09/2022 in conjunction with that of Diocesan Resources Training Officer (CMD & LMA )
  • SPENCER, Revd Jordan, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Daugleddau wef 04/09/2022 in conjunction with that of Diocesan Officer for Pioneer Ministry
  • WEBSTER, Revd Matthew, to become Associate Priest in the LMA Bro Caerfyrddin wef 11/09/2022

Retirement

  • LLEWELLYN, Revd Neil, Priest in Charge in the LMA of West Cemaes wef 30/09/2022

JUNE 2022

Appointments

  • BALE, Revd Canon Suzie, to become LMA Dean and Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Glannau Tywyn wef 19/09/2022
  • BRADLEY, Revd Lorna, to become Curate in the LMA of Bro Glannau Tywyn wef 19/09/2022
  • PARKER, Revd Jonathan, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Dinefwr wef 14/09/2022

Resignations

  • BARDER, Revd Joel, Priest in Charge in the LMA of South-West Pembrokeshire wef 12/07/2022
  • BESSANT, Revd Stephen, Associate Priest & Focal Minister in the LMA of Roose wef 31/12/2022

MAY 2022

Appointments

  • COURT, Revd Carol, to become Associate Priest in the LMA of Bro Sancler wef 04/10/2022
  • OSBORNE, Revd Canon Marianne, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Lliedi wef 11/08/2022
  • REES, Revd Lynn, to become part-time Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Padarn in conjunction with a part-time Diocesan training role

Permission to Officiate

  • ARNOLD-DAVIES, Revd Elizabeth, Aberaeron

Resignations

  • BENNET, Revd Canon John, LMA Dean and Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Teifi wef 09/07/2022

Retirements

  • COPELAND, Revd Trevor, LMA Dean and Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Cydweli, wef 31/08/2022
  • JONES, Revd Nicholas, LMA Dean and Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Gwendraeth, wef 31/05/2022
  • MOSFORD, Red Canon Huw, LMA Dean and Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Lliedi and Diocesan Ecumenical Officer wef 31/10/2022

APRIL 2022

Appointment

  • CECIL, Revd John, to become Canon of the stall of the 5th Cursal wef 10/05/2022

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