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‘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.

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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Dafen welcomes new priest

St Davids news Posted: 28 October 2024

The Lord Bishop of St Davids, the Rt Revd Dorrien Davies, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd. Stuart Tanswell as Priest in Charge within the United Benefice and Local Ministry Area of Bro Lliedi. He will be licensed on Monday 3rd February 2025 at 7.00pm in St Michael and All Angels Church in Dafen.

Stuart currently serves as Vicar and Ministry Area Leader in the Ministry Area of Taff Rhymney. He will reside at the Parsonage in Dafen.

Please pray for Stuart, his wife Caroline and family and for the people whom he will serve in the LMA.”