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Bishop

‘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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Hannah steps up

St Davids news Posted: 20 May 2024

“The Lord Bishop of St Davids, the Rt Revd Dorrien Davies, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Hannah Karpaty as Priest in Charge in within the United Benefice and Local Ministry Area of South West Pembrokeshire, with primary pastoral care for St Mary’s Carew, St Michael’s Cosheston, St Mary’s Redberth and St Mary’s Nash, following the successful completion of her curacy.

Hannah currently serves as Stipendiary Assistant Curate within the LMA and United Benefice of South West Pembrokeshire. She will be licensed on Monday 15th July 2024 at 7.00pm in St Mary’s Church, Carew. She will continue to reside at the Vicarage, Sageston.

Please pray for Hannah in this new ministry, for her husband Ant and for the people whom she will continue to serve.”