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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’).

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

Appointments

Bishop June is pleased to announce that the new vicar in the Ministry Area of Llantrisant, with responsibility for Llanharan and Brynna, is to be the Revd Simon Freeman. Simon is currently curate in the Benefice of Bro Gwydyr in the Diocese of Bangor.
The Revd Michael John, currently vicar in Pentrych & Capel Llantilltern, will be moving to be vicar (part-time) in East Vale Ministry Area.
The Revd Nicholas Gill, currently curate in Whitchurch has been appointed team Vicar in the Islwyn ministry area in Monmouth diocese.
The Revd Edward Owen, currently vicar in the parish of Margam, has been appointed as vicar in the parish of Grangetown.
The Revd Charlotte Rushton, currently curate in the parish of Merthyr Tydfil St. David, has been appointed as Ministry Area Leader for Pontypridd.
The Revd David Jones, currently curate in the parish of Glan Ely, has been appointed as curate in the parish of Llantrisant.
The Revd Miles Thomas Pateman, currently assistant curate in the parishes of Fulbourn and Great and Little Wilbraham, has been appointed as a vicar in Aberavon.

Deacons

There will be three deacons ordained this year: Kevin Barry and Rick Gratton at Petertide and Emma Ackland at Michaelmas. They will be serving their curacies in the following ministry areas: Kevin Barry (Wenvoe, Dinas & Sully); Rick Gratton (Llantrisant); Emma Ackland (Barry).