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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.

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’).

Evangelism

‘Evangelion’ means ‘good news’. Evangelism is about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection in the hope that others may come to believe in and follow Jesus.

Llandaff Centre of Mission

A partnership between the Diocese of Llandaff and Church Army.

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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General Enquiries

For all enquires, please contact the Diocesan Office

Email: diocese.llandaff@churchinwales.org.uk

Tel: 01656 868868

The Court, Coychurch, Bridgend, CF35 5EH

Office opening hours are Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm

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The Bishop's Office

The Right Reverend Mary Stallard

Bishop Of Llandaff

Originally from Birmingham, Bishop Mary Stallard grew up in a vicarage. Her father was a vicar and her mother a scientist which meant she was raised in a home where asking questions about life and faith was encouraged.

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

Archdeacons

During the vacancy in Margam please contact one of the other Archdeacons, who are currently sharing pastoral responsibility for that Archdeaconry.

The Archdeacon of Morgannwg

The Venerable Anne-Marie Renshaw

archdeacon.morgannwg@churchinwales.org.uk

07483 128777

The Archdeacon of Llandaff

The Venerable Mark Preece

archdeacon.margam@churchinwales.org.uk

07989 587 529

Diocesan Operations

Diocesan Secretary

James Laing

jameslaing@churchinwales.org.uk

07753611556

Chief Operating Officer

Dominic Jewel

dominicjewel@churchinwales.org.uk

07983 103 074

Administration

Administrator

Abigail Heatley

Usual Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am–2.00pm

abigailheatley@churchinwales.org.uk

Tel: 07572791410

Administrative Assistant

Bernie Bettison

Usual Office Hours: Monday-Tuesday from 8:30am-4:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am-12:30pm

berniebettison@churchinwales.org.uk

01656 868868

Communications

Head of Communications

Nicola Bennett

Usual Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

nicolabennett@churchinwales.org.uk

Tel: 07300296414

Contact Nicola B for all enquiries related to this website, Press & Media, Llandaff Matters, Welsh Language Translation, and Social Media

Education

Head of Education

Clare Werrett

clarewerrett@cinw.org.uk

07908876514

Education Advisor

Paul Booth

paulbooth@churchinwales.org.uk

Education Support Officer

Deborah Griffiths

deborahgriffiths@churchinwales.org.uk

Usual working hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 2pm. Contact Deborah for any Education related matters including CIW Schools Admission Appeals, Foundation Governors applications and queries, CIW schools Insurance, and Welsh Government Funding.

Children's Advisor

Angela Cooper