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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’).

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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News Posted: 13 November 2020

Births

Congratulations to the Revd Nick Gill & Georgina on the birth of their daughter, Edith.

Deaths

The Revd Graham Horwood died on 24th November 2020. He previously served in this diocese as the vicar of St Luke's Church in Canton.

The Revd Canon David Michael John died on 24th September 2020. He served in this diocese for the majority of his ministry, including as a curate in Roath, then as vicar in the Parish of Ystrad Rhondda, then, Pontyclun w Talygarn, and finally as Rector of Newton-Nottage, Porthcawl. He was also a Canon of Llandaff Cathedral.

The Revd Canon Peter Raikes died on 21st September 2020. He served in this diocese for the whole of his ministry beginning as a curate in Roath and then became Vicar of Resolven and then as Vicar of Skewen. He was also a Canon of Llandaff Cathedral.

Appointments

The Revd Peter Godsall, currently curate in the Parish of Aberdare, St Fagan, has been appointed as part-time priest-in-charge of Hirwaun in the forthcoming Aberdare Ministry Area where he will have particular responsibility for St Lleurwg’s and St Winifred’s and the communities they serve.