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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

Updated 22nd July 2021

Revd Jude has been appointed as priest in charge of the Benefice of West Mersea with East Mersea, Peldon, Great and Little Wigborough in the Diocese of Chelmsford. This is an exciting time for Jude as she takes on new responsibilities and the family all move to a new place, but also a time of sadness as she leaves us in the Pontypridd Ministry Area.

Jude says “It’s always hard to leave people and ministries behind when God calls us into something new. I am so grateful for the deep friendships that I have formed in the Ministry Area of Pontypridd and for all that I have learnt from you during my time here – you will always have a special place in my heart.”

Revd Benjamin Rabjohns, currently priest in charge of Penrhiceiber, Matthewstown and Ynysboeth, has been appointed Team Rector of Heavitree and St. Mary Steps in the Diocese of Exeter.
Revd Jude has been appointed as priest in charge of the Benefice of West Mersea with East Mersea, Peldon, Great and Little Wigborough in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
Revd. Andrew Davies, vicar in the Vale of Neath has announced he will be retiring on 30th September.
John Kiff, has been appointed Lay Chair of Garth Ministry Area. Read more about John.
Revd Rhun ap Robert has been appointed Vicar and Ministry Area Leader of Bro Enlli, in the diocese of Bangor.
Father Rob Lindsay retired from his stipendiary ministry as Priest-in-Charge of Pontlottyn with Fochriw and Vicar of Bargoed with Deri & Brithdir on 30th June.
Revd Chris Lee has been licensed as Associate Priest of St. Saviour’s, Splott.
Revd Edward Le Brun Powell, currently vicar in the Rectorial Benefice of Eglwysilan and Caerphilly, has been appointed Priest-in-charge at St Mary Magdalen, Chapelfields in Coventry.
Revd Rhian Prime will be resigning as Team Vicar in the Rectorial Benefice of Glamorgan on the 27th June to look after her husband.
The new Archdeacon of Llandaff, Revd Rod Green will be licensed at Llandaff Cathedral on Sunday 5th September.
Emma Ackland to be ordained as deacon in Llandaff Cathedral, Saturday 2nd October at 10am.