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‘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’).

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Diocesan office

The Diocese of St Davids covers the counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire – an area of 2,266 square miles in South West Wales.

The Diocese is divided into three Archdeaconries:

  • Cardigan
  • Carmarthen
  • St Davids.

Administration

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The administration of the Diocese is undertaken by the staff at the Diocesan Office in Abergwili, Carmarthen.

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The St Davids Diocesan Board of Finance and its Sub-Committees carry out the financial administration. The Board of Finance is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.

The Diocesan Office acts as a resource centre supporting both clerical and lay members of the diocese. Diocesan organisations can book one of the two meeting rooms free of charge by contacting us.