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Anglican

Anglicans form the family of Christians closely related to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Whilst tracing their inheritance back to Christ and the earliest Christians and to the ancient Roman Catholic church, the sixteenth century Reformation was a crucial moment for Anglicanism.

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’).

Ecumenical

The Christian Church is divided due to different interpretations of the faith and different religious practices. The ecumenical movement promotes dialogue and understanding between Christians and works for visible unity.

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.

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.

Theological

‘Theology’ means literally ‘words about God’. Christian theology involves our trying to understand and explain what God has revealed about himself through Scripture. This work is aided by the writings of past and present theologians and human reason.

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Bishop's Leadership Team

Bishop June Osborne

Bishop June became Bishop of Llandaff in July 2017 and lives at Llys Esgob, on The Cathedral Green, Llandaff. She has been licensed In Anglican ministry as deaconess, deacon, priest and bishop for 40 years, in the Church of England and the Church in Wales.

This has included time as curate at St Martin’s-in-the-Bullring and hospital chaplain at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, parish ministry in East London, Bishop’s Chaplain, Residentiary Canon and then Dean at Salisbury Cathedral.

June is married to Paul Goulding QC who was born in Cardiff, and they have two children, Meg who is a human rights lawyer and Tom who is a journalist. Having supported Manchester City from birth it is a sad fact that her family are Tottenham Hotspur supporters, though all join forces in their support of Cardiff City FC, Welsh rugby and the WNO.

Email: bishop.llandaff@churchinwales.org.uk

Revd Dr Sarah Rogers

Bishop’s Chaplain

Sarah was born in 1973, in Caldicot, where her father was Vicar. Having studied Biochemistry at the University of York, Sarah then came to Cardiff University to study for a PhD. Sarah spent 12 years as a Research Scientist, working in both Cardiff University and UHW. Over the years Sarah developed a growing sense of vocation which was nurtured in St Teilo’s in Cathays.

Sarah has been Bishop’s Chaplain in 2017, having previously been appointed as Vicar of Abercynon and Diocesan Youth Chaplain in 2012. She enjoys singing, reading and crafts such as knitting and embroidery.

Email: sarahrogers@churchinwales.org.uk

Michael Lawley

Chair of the Llandaff Diocesan Board of Finance

Michael Lawley has been Chair of the Llandaff Diocesan Board of Finance since 2017 and was recently re-appointed for a further term of office. Mike is a chartered surveyor and is chairman of Cooke and Arkwright. He lives in Rhiwbina, Cardiff and together with his wife Kath, attends All Saints Church, Rhiwbina.

James Laing

Diocesan Secretary

James lived in the Middle East, Africa and England before moving to Cardiff in 2019 where he enjoys worship in Llandaff Cathedral and his children love the local church schools. With experience in business, Presbyterian and Lutheran churches James is excited by the diversity of God’s people and the energy of the Holy Spirit in active loving service and growing the Kingdom of God.

Email:jameslaing@churchinwales.org.uk

Revd Rod Green

Archdeacon of Llandaff

Revd Rod Green was licensed as Archdeacon of Llandaff by Bishop June Osborne on Sunday 5th September 2021. Rod joins us from One Church Harrow, a resource church in the Diocese of London.

The Ven. Michael Komor

Archdeacon of Margam

Born and brought up in the diocese, Michael has lived nearly all his life in the Margam Archdeaconry. After receiving a degree in Applied Social Psychology he married Anne, and trained at Chichester Theological College. They have three grown children. He has served in the Deaneries of the Cynon Valley, Vale of Glamorgan, and Bridgend.

Email: archdeacon.margam@churchinwales.org.uk

The Revd Canon Timothy Llewellyn Jones

Tim Jones, smiling, wearing glasses and a cassock

Director of Ministry and Discipleship

Tim joined the Diocese in 2021, having previously served in the Dioceses of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich and the Diocese of Mississippi. His primary role is to support the diocese’s implementation of its vision, Where Faith Matters. He is also busy learning Welsh on Duolingo.

Email: timjones@churchinwales.org.uk

Phone number: 07415 851546

Matt Batten

Director of Communications and Engagement

Matt joined the Diocese in 2019 to lead their digital communications transformation programme. He previously worked in policy and public relations for Stonewall Cymru and has also specialised in Organisational Development and internal communications at the Royal College of Nursing. Matt has a degree in Religious Studies, Masters in Ecumenical Studies and an unhealthy obsession with Star Trek.

Matt tweets far too much at @CommsGuyMatt.

Email: matthewbatten@churchinwales.org.uk

Paul Booth

Vision Programme Manager

Paul has worked as a teacher and head teacher across our diocese, as well as in Brunei and Ethiopia, where he has also worked on curriculum development, school leadership, educational policy and significant change projects. He is churchwarden at Citizen Church in Cathays, Cardiff, and Lay Chair for the Cardiff Central Ministry Area.