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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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New role for Marianne

St Davids news Posted: 30 March 2025

“The Lord Bishop of St Davids, the Rt Revd Dorrien Davies, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd. Canon Marianne Osborne as Priest in Charge within the United Benefice and Local Ministry Area of Bro Caerfyrddin. Canon Marianne will have primary pastoral responsibility for Llanpumpsaint, Llanllawddog and Cynwyl Elfed and to continue as Chaplain to the University of Wales Trinity St David. The date for licensing is to be confirmed, but she will begin her new duties with immediate effect.

Please pray for Marianne and her family and for the LMA of Bro Caerfyrddin.