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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

SEPTEMBER 2021

Retirements

SADLER, Revd Michael, Vicar (Incumbent); Llandeilo Fawr & Taliaris, wef 5 December 2021

AUGUST 2021

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JULY 2021

Appointments

DAFIS, Revd Lyn Lewis, to be Diocesan Officer for the Welsh Language and Bilingualism and part-time Priest in Charge in Bro Padarn LMA wef 26/07/2021

JUNE 2021

Appointments

ARNOTT, Revd Justin, to become Diocesan Social Responsibility Officer and Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Sancler wef 01/08/2021
MORGAN, Revd Lindy, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Gwendraeth wef 01/09/2021
NELSON, Revd Timothy, to become Assistant Curate in the LMA of Bro Dyfri wef 01/09/2021
NICHOLLS, Revd Helen, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Lliedi wed 01/09/2021
PRITCHARD, Revd Paul, to become Priest in Charge in the LMA of Bro Dyfri wef 01/09/2021.

Permission to Officiate

PRIME, Revd Rhian, St Davids, Pembrokeshire wef 01/08/2021,

MAY 2021

Appointments

HARGRAVE, Seamus, to become Assistant Curate in the LMA of Narberth & Tenby wef 26/06/2021
KARPATY, Hannah, to become Assistant Curate in the LMA of Roose wef 26/06/2021

Retirement

THOMAS, Revd Chancellor Dr Patrick, Priest in Charge, Local Ministry Area of Bro Caerfyrddin, wef 31st August 2021

Bereavements

REED, on 14 April 2021, Revd Canon R D, Priest in Charge of Blistard & St Breward (1996-1999); NSM in Dale & St Brides w Marloes (1991-1996); rtd 2003; aged 88.
REES, on 30 May2021, Revd Canon R H E W, Vicar of Whitchurch w Solva & St Elvis w Brawdy (1977-2001); Curateof Llanedy (1964-1967); Curateof St Issells (1960-1964) rtd 2001; aged 85
STIDOLPH, on 24 May 2021, Revd Canon Anthony, Associate Priest of Paphos, Cyprus (2016-2021); University Chaplain STD - Llandovery College (2014-2015); Priest in Charge of Worth, Pound Hill & Maidenbower (2005-2010); Chaplain & Asst Master, Radley College (2001-2005); Snr Chaplain at Wellington College (1994-2001); Chaplain, Cheltenham College (1987-1994); TV Brighton Resurr (1984-1987; Curate, Hove (1980-1984); aged 66.

APRIL 2021

Retirement

GAINER, Revd Canon Jeffrey, Vicar (Incumbent), Meidrim and Llanboidy and Merthyr, wef 30 September 2021

Bereavement

RICHARDS, on 22 April 2021, Revd Canon W H, Vicar of Cardigan w Mwnt & Y Ferwig w Llangoedmor (1999-2001); Vicar of Cardigan w Mwnt & Y Ferwig (1988-1999) Vicar of Llangunnor w Cwmffwrd (1983-1988) ; Vicar of Pen-bre (1973-1983; Vicar Llanddewi Brefi w Llanbadarn Odwyn (1965-1973); Curate of Llanelli(1963-1965); Curate of Llandyssul (1960-1963) rtd 2001 aged 83

MARCH 2021

Bereavement

RICHARDS, on 12 March 2021, Revd Canon Wynzie, Vicar of Pencarreg & Llanycrwys (1987-1992); Vicar of Llandybie (1971-1987); Chaplain, Nat Nautical Sch Portishead (1957-1971); Rrector of Llanymawddwy (1956-1957); Curate of Llandegai (1953-1956) Curate of Llandybie (1951-1953) rtd 1992; aged 95.