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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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Petertide Ordinations

St Davids news Posted: 10 June 2025

The following are to be ordained by the Bishop of St Davids, Dorrien Davies, on Saturday June 28th at St Davids Cathedral:

Deacon

Ms Josephine Dean Title: Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Bro Sanclêr.
Mrs Sally Farah Title: Stipendiary Assistant Curate in in the LMA and United Benefice of Bro Aman.

Priest

Revd. Nicola Sarah Davies Title: Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Bro Aman.
Revd. Sarah Elizabeth Rachel Gabriel (Liz) Jones Title: Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Bro Caerfyrddin.
Revd. Rhian Morgan Title: NSM Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Bro Dinefwr.
Revd. Dr. Romola Parish Title: NSM Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Dyffryn Teifi.
Revd. Luke Antonio Nicholas Spencer Title: 0.5 House for Service Stipendiary Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Daugleddau & Chaplain to Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi.
Revd. Sally Patricia Williams Title: NSM(L) Assistant Curate in the LMA and United Benefice of Daugleddau.

Please pray for all those to be ordained this year.