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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.

Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

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Pobl Dewi: June 2025

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Bukavu: "The situation is dire"

Despatches from our twin diocese of Bukavu in the eastern DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) paint an increasingly bleak picture of life for ordinary people following the occupation of Bukavu city by Rwandan-backed insurgents.

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2026: A Year of Mission

Planning is under way for a major spiritual celebration in May of next year that will seek to emulate - or even surpass - the Open to God gathering held forty years ago. And a new diocesan logo has been introduced, inspired by the notions of past, present and future that the event will seek to evoke.

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In March our new Regional HR Officer, Helen Lovitt, joined us. Helen was previously Head of HR at Estyn and has over 15 years’ experience in all aspects of HR. Her role is to support LMAs and other bodies to navigate the sometimes complex world of employing staff, including recruiting, onboarding, case management and any other aspect of the employee life cycle. Her advice will cover both clergy and lay employees.

In time she will also be providing training on a range of topics including managing performance, having difficult conversations and managing conflict.

If you have any questions or concerns about anything related to HR, you can contact Helen on helenlovitt@cinw.org.uk or by phone on 07984 985380.

2025 Ordinations

Josephine Dean - Deacon

My greatest wish is the opportunity to walk alongside children and their families on their own faith journeys and to be able to help nurture and sustain them in their discipleship.

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Sally Farah - Deacon

My deepest passion has always been to create and nurture worship spaces where the presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is both experienced and honoured

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