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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.

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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Ordinations 2026

St Davids news Posted: 19 June 2026

Please pray for those to be ordained this year.

Ordinations 2026

Ordaining Bishop: The Right Reverend Dorrien Davies, Bishop of St Davids

Place of Ordination: St Davids Cathedral / Eglwys Gadeiriol Tyddewi

Date of Ordination: Saturday 27th June 2026

Deacon

Mrs Esther Lockley
Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Bro Aman wef 27.06.2026.
Dr. Magdalena Öhrman
Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Bro Teifi wef 27.06.2026.
Mr Jeremy Stone
Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Greater Dewisland wef 27.06.2026.
Mrs Enfys Thomas
Non-Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Bro Cydweli wef 27.06.2026.
Mr Samuel Williams
Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Narbeth and Tenby wef 27.06.26.

Priest

Revd. Josephine Dean
Remaining Assistant Curate in the United Benefice of Bro Sancler.
Revd. Sally Farah
Remaining Assistant Curate in the United Benefice of Bro Aman.