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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’).

Liturgy

Liturgy is a set form of words and action used for worship. In the Church in Wales (and many other churches) these forms follow the same pattern from one congregation to another. Most Anglican liturgies look back in some way to the Book of Common Prayer.

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.

Sacrament

A sacrament is a visible sign of God’s invisible gift. In the sacrament of baptism the sign is water to cleanse and revive; in the Eucharist it is blessed bread and wine, Jesus’ body and blood.

Home News and Blogs Diocese Welcomes Five New Priests

Diocese Welcomes Five New Priests

News Posted: 20 June 2026

The diocese rejoiced as five new priests were ordained in a joyful and hope‑filled celebration attended by guests from our link Diocese in Sweden.

The Right Reverend Karin Johannesson, Bishop of Uppsala, and The Very Reverend Matilda Helg, Dean of Uppsala Cathedral, joined the service, deepening the warm friendship between our churches. David Harrison of the De Morgannwg Ministry Area, Philip Burman of Pedair Afon, Rachel Petley of East Vale, Sarah Steadman of Cynon Valley South, and Susannah Griffin of Penarth were each presented for ordination by the Diocesan Director of Ordinands, Rev’d Canon Ian Hodges.

The sermon was preached by The Reverend Canon Dr Trystan Owain Hughes, Director of Ministry Development for the Church in Wales. The liturgy unfolded with rich symbolism and deep joy. Each newly ordained priest received a Bible and was presented with a chalice and paten, signs of their ministry at word and sacrament.

The Bishop anointed their hands with the oil of chrism, a tender act of blessing that marked the beginning of their priestly service. The congregation greeted the newly ordained with warm applause as the Bishop presented them, celebrating their calling and the life they will share with the communities they now serve.

The service concluded with a sense of thanksgiving and purpose as the Bishop sent the congregation out with the familiar dismissal: “Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.”

We pray that, as these new priests go in peace to love and serve the Lord, they may be strengthened by the Spirit, guided in compassion, and sustained in faithful service.

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