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‘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’).

Llandaff Centre of Mission

A partnership between the Diocese of Llandaff and Church Army.

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.

Home News and Blogs Bishop Appoints Sub Dean of Llandaff Cathedral

Bishop Appoints Sub Dean of Llandaff Cathedral

News Posted: 25 November 2022

Mother Jan van der Lely (Chancellor), Father Richard Peers (Dean), Father Mark Preece (Sub Dean)

Bishop of Llandaff, the Rt Rev’d June Osborne, has appointed the Reverend Canon Mark Preece, Precentor of Llandaff Cathedral, as the Sub Dean of the cathedral.

The role of the Sub Dean is a deputy role to the Dean of the Cathedral who will work with the Dean as a close colleague in running the Cathedral.

The Sub Dean will be an important conversation partner and sounding board for the Dean as the cathedral develops its life and ministry to the diocese, city and Province.

Newly Installed Dean of Llandaff Cathedral, Fr Richard Peers said, “Fr Mark is a wise, generous and kind priest, he and Mother Jan have exercised a wonderful ministry at the Cathedral in recent times. I am grateful to Mark for agreeing to take on the role of Sub Dean.

“Working collaboratively is essential to cathedral life as a praying community at the heart of the diocese and city. I am looking forward to enjoying working with Mark in this new role.”

Having a Sub Dean at the national cathedral will allow the Dean to exercise ministry across the diocese, city and nation and develop further the deep affection in which the cathedral is held, and its role as a space for people of all faiths and none, and as a place where God may be found in the beauty of our common life.

Canon Mark Preece said, “I am delighted to accept the Bishop’s invitation to be Sub-Dean of Llandaff Cathedral and I look forward to working with our new Dean, Fr Richard in developing the mission and ministry of the Cathedral in the coming months and years. This newly-created role comes at an exciting time in the life of the Cathedral community.”