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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’).

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.

Llandaff Centre of Mission

A partnership between the Diocese of Llandaff and Church Army.

Prayer

Prayer sustains our human relationship with God and may involve words (formal or informal) or be silent. Prayer can involve adoration (‘I love you’), confession (‘sorry’), thanksgiving and supplication (‘please’).

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 Council

Bishop Mary Stallard

Bishop Mary studied to be a teacher in London before training for ministry at Queen’s College, Birmingham and Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary in India.

Among the first women to be ordained as a priest in the Church in Wales in 1997, Mary has served in the Diocese's of Monmouth, St David's, St Asaph, and Bangor.

In January 2023. Bishop Mary became the 73rd Bishop of Llandaff.

Read the news here.

Email: bishop.llandaff@churchinwales.org.uk

Bishop's Office: 02920 562 400

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

The Ven. 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. Mark Preece

Archdeacon of Margam

After being a parish priest for 36 years (mostly in the Margam Archdeaconry), in 2019 Fr Mark Preece started his ministry in Llandaff Cathedral as Canon Precentor and Sub-Dean. Fr Mark was delighted to accept Bishop Mary’s invitation and became Archdeacon of Margam in January 2024.

Email: archdeacon.margam@churchinwales.org.uk

Dean Jason Bray, Dean of Llandaff Cathedral

Dean of Llandaff Cathedral

Dean Jason was installed at Llandaff Cathedral in September 2024.

Originally from Merthyr Tydfil, he has served his entire ordained ministry in the Church in Wales since his ordination by Bishop Rowan Williams in 1997.

Email: thedean@llandaffcathedral.org.uk

The Rev'd 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

Paul Booth

Director of Mission

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.

Email: paulbooth@churchinwales.org.uk

Mair Henry

Director of Finance, HR and Administration

Mair joined the diocese in 2022 bringing significant senior level Financial experience along with proficiency in the Human Resources and Administrative functions. She enjoys playing the piano, singing in the choir and spending time with her children Sally and Jack. Mair is delighted to be leading the Finance, HR and Admin team and looks forward to supporting the Ministry Areas and the Leadership Team’s vibrant and positive Vision for the future.

Email: mairhenry@churchinwales.org.uk