Diocese of Monmouth
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The Diocese of Monmouth is a diocese of the Church in Wales. Despite the name, its cathedral is located not in Monmouth but in Newport — the Cathedral Church of St Woolos. Reasons for not choosing the title of Newport included the existence of a Catholic Bishop of Newport until 1916. This apparent anomaly arose in 1921 when the diocese was created (from the eastern part of the Diocese of Llandaff) with no location for the cathedral yet chosen. Various options were being considered, such as restoring Tintern Abbey, building from scratch on Ridgeway Hill in Newport, and (the eventual choice) upgrading St Woolos, then a parish church; in the meantime the new diocese, as it covers more or less the territory of the county of Monmouth, was named the "Diocese of Monmouth". Prior to 1921 the area had been the archdeaconry of Monmouth.
Diocese of Monmouth Esgobaeth Mynwy | |
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| Location | |
| Ecclesiastical province | Wales |
| Archdeaconries | Monmouth, Newport, Gwent Valleys |
| Statistics | |
| Parishes | 125 |
| Churches | 184 |
| Information | |
| Cathedral | Newport Cathedral |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Cherry Vann |
| Map | |
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| Website | |
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It is headed by Cherry Vann, Bishop of Monmouth. She was elected the eleventh bishop in September 2019 and enthroned in Newport Cathedral on 1 February 2020.
In its own words, the diocese "covers the south east corner of Wales, from Monmouth south to Chepstow, westwards along the 'M4 corridor' to Newport and the outskirts of Cardiff, northwards into the south eastern valleys and east into the rural areas around Usk, Raglan, Abergavenny and the Herefordshire border". It covers the entire historic county of Monmouthshire, plus the ancient parish of Llanedeyrn (which was in the historic county of Glamorgan), minus a few areas on the Wales-England border (Dixton, Llangua and Welsh Bicknor).
In local government terms, the territory of the diocese covers the unitary authority areas of:
- Monmouthshire
- Newport
- Torfaen
- Blaenau Gwent (part)
- Caerphilly (part)
- Cardiff (part)
- Herefordshire (part)
Archdeaconries and deaneries
| Diocese | Archdeaconry | Deanery | Paid clergy | Churches | Population | People/clergy | People/church | Churches/clergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Monmouth | Archdeaconry of Monmouth | Deanery of Abergavenny | 7 | 24 | 21,329 | 3,047 | 889 | 3.43 |
| Deanery of Monmouth | 4 | 19 | 17,289 | 4,322 | 910 | 4.75 | ||
| Deanery of Netherwent | 10 | 31 | 45,271 | 4,527 | 1,460 | 3.1 | ||
| Deanery of Raglan/Usk | 4 | 18 | 10,512 | 2,628 | 584 | 4.5 | ||
| Archdeaconry of Newport | Deanery of Bassaleg | 6 | 20 | 101,407 | 16,901 | 5,070 | 3.33 | |
| Deanery of Newport | 11 | 21 | 117,654 | 10,696 | 5,603 | 1.91 | ||
| Archdeaconry of the Gwent Valleys | Deanery of Bedwellty | 6 | 18 | 97,461 | 16,244 | 5,415 | 3 | |
| Deanery of Pontypool | 6 | 23 | 138,774 | 23,129 | 6,034 | 3.83 | ||
| Total/average | 54 | 174 | 549,697 | 10,180 | 3,159 | 3.22 | ||
At the Diocesan Conference, October 2017, the creation of a third archdeaconry — Gwent Valleys — from the two deaneries of Bedwellty and of Pontypool, was approved.[1]
List of archdeacons
Archdeacons of Monmouth
The archdeaconry of Monmouth was erected, from the Llandaff archdeaconry, in the Diocese of Llandaff on 6 February 1844.[2]
- 26 February 1844 – 1885 (ret.): William Crawley
- 1885–1914 (res.): Conybeare Bruce[3]
- 1914–1921 (res.): Charles Green[4]
- From its creation in 1921, the archdeaconry has been in Monmouth diocese.
- 1922–1926 (d.): David Griffiths[5]
- 1926–1930 (res.): David Roberts[6]
- 1930–1940 (res.): Alfred Monahan[7]
- 1940–1954: Samuel Davies[8]
- 1955–1963: Joseph Ralph Jones
- 1963–1973: Ernest Evans
- 1973–1976: Cecil Percival Willis
- 1976–1977 (res.): Clifford Wright[9]
- 1977–1986 (res.): Barrie Evans
- 1986–1993 (res.): Keith Tyte
- 1993–2001: Peter Woodman
- 2001–2008: Glyndwr Hackett
- 2008–2013 (res.): Richard Pain[10]
- 24 November 2013[11] – 12 March 2021:[12] Ambrose Mason
- 20 June 2021 – present: Ian Rees[13]
Ian Kendall Rees (born 1966)[14] was collated Archdeacon of Monmouth on 20 June 2021.[15][16] He trained for the ministry at St Michael's College, Llandaff and served his title (curacy) at Barry;[14] he was made deacon at Petertide 2000 (24 June)[17] and ordained priest the following Petertide (30 June 2001) — both times by Barry Morgan, Bishop of Llandaff, at Llandaff Cathedral.[18] He served as an associate priest in Cardiff until 2005, then priest-in-charge near Bridgend, before moving to the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon in 2010. Rees served in several incumbencies there along with diocesan roles and both honorary and residentiary canonries of the cathedral before his move to Monmouth as archdeacon and Director of Ministry and Discipleship.[14]
Archdeacons of Newport
The archdeaconry of Newport was created from the Monmouth archdeaconry in 1930.
- 1931–1935: the Dean of Monmouth provisionally[19]
- 1935–1948 (ret.): Vaughan Rees[20]
- 1948–1953 (d.): Thomas Parry Pryce
- 1953–1964 (ret.): Charles Lewis (afterwards archdeacon emeritus)[21]
- 1964–1973: Ivor Philips
- 1973–1976: Ernest Evans
- 1976–1977: (d) Cecil Percival Willis
- 1977–1986 (res.): Clifford Wright[9]
- 1986–1993 (ret.): Barrie Evans
- 1993–1997 (ret.): Keith Tyte
- 1997–2008: Kenneth Sharpe
- 2008–2012: Glyndwr Hackett
- 9 September 2012[22]–present: Jonathan Williams
- Newport archdeaconry was split in 2018 to create Gwent Valleys archdeaconry
Archdeacons of the Gwent Valleys
The archdeaconry was erected from Newport archdeaconry in 2018.
- 7 July 2018 – 24 July 2021 (d.):[23] Sue Pinnington[24]
- 19 June 2022 – present: Stella Bailey
Stella Bailey (born 1976)[25] was collated Archdeacon of the Gwent Valleys on 19 June 2022.[26] She first studied theology at Westhill College, Birmingham, then worked in factories before joining West Midlands Police.[27] Bailey trained for the ministry at Ripon College Cuddesdon and received orders in the Church of England:[25] she was made deacon at Petertide 2009 (5 July) — by Christopher Cocksworth, Bishop of Coventry, at Coventry Cathedral[28] — and ordained priest the following Petertide (3 July 2010) by John Stroyan, Bishop of Warwick, at Coventry Cathedral.[29] Her title post (curacy) was at Walsgrave on Sowe, after which she served as Vicar of St Mary Magdalen, Coventry. Her last post before becoming archdeacon was at Kenilworth, where she also became Area Dean.[25] In Monmouth diocese, Bailey serves as both Archdeacon and Director of Mission.[27]
List of churches
APC = ancient parish church; MC = medieval chapel.
Archdeaconry of Monmouth
Abergavenny Town and Villages Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Abergavenny Holy Trinity, Abergavenny St Mary, Govilon, Llanelen, Llanfoist and Llanwenarth Citra.[30][31][32] It has an estimated population of 14,479.[33] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.[34]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity, Abergavenny | 1840 | |
| Christ Church, Abergavenny | 1879 | |
| St Mary, Abergavenny | c. 15371 | |
| St Peter, Llanwenarth | APC (C19th) | |
| St Helen, Llanellen | APC | |
| St Ffwyst, Llanfoist | APC | |
| Christ Church, Govilon | 1860 | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St John, Abergavenny | APC | c. 1543 |
1previously Abergavenny Priory; became the parish church at the Dissolution
Heart of Monmouthshire Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Llanddewi Fach and Llanhennock.[35] It has an estimated population of 11,801.[36] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[37]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints, Kemeys Commander | APC | |
| St Aeddan, Bettws Newydd | APC | |
| Christ Church, Coed-y-paen, Llangybi | 1848 | |
| St Andrew, Tredunnock | APC | |
| St Bartholomew, Llanover | APC | |
| St Cadoc, Raglan | APC | |
| St Cybi, Llangybi | APC | |
| St David, Trostrey | APC | |
| St Illtud, Mamhilad | APC | |
| St John the Apostle, Llandenny | APC | |
| St John the Baptist, Llanhennock | APC | |
| St Madoc, Llanbadoc | APC | |
| St Mary, Usk | APC | |
| St Matthew, Monkswood | MC (1883) | |
| St Michael, Glascoed | 1849 | |
| St Peter, Bryngwyn | APC | |
| St Peter, Nantyderry, Goytre | APC (1846) | |
| SS Peter, Paul & John, Llantrisant | APC | |
| St Tegfeth, Llandegfeth | APC | |
| St Thomas à Becket, Wolvesnewton | APC | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Michael, Llanvihangel Gobion | APC | c. 2019 |
| St John, Llangwm Isaf | MC (1851) | 2017[38] |
| St Michael & All Angels, Gwernesney | APC | pre-2017 |
| St Jerome, Llangwm | APC | |
| St Mary the Virgin, Llanfair Kilgeddin | APC (1876) | 1982 |
| St David, Llangeview[39] | APC | 1999 |
| St Llywel, Llanllowell[40] | APC | |
| St David, Llanddewi Fach, Llandegfeth[41] | APC (1857) | 1990s |
Monmouth or Monmouth Marches Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Cwmcarvan, Dingestow, Llandogo, Llanfihangel Tor-Y-Mynydd, Llanfihangel-Ystern-Llewern, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, Llangovan, Llangunnog, Llanishen, Llansoy, Michel Troy, Monmouth, Overmonnow, Penallt, Penyclawdd, Rockfield, St Maughan's, Tintern Parva, Tregaer, Trellech, Trellech Grange, Whitebrook Chapel and Wonastow.[42][43][44][45][46][47] It has an estimated population of 15,483.[48] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[49]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Oudoceus, Llandogo | APC (1861) | |
| St Michael, Tintern Parva | APC (1846) | |
| St Denis, Llanishen | APC (1854) | |
| St Tysoi, Llansoy | APC | |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel-Tor-y-Mynydd | APC | |
| Trellech Grange Parish Church | MC (1861) | |
| St Michael, Mitchel Troy | APC (1876) | |
| St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth | APC | |
| St Thomas the Martyr, Overmonnow | MC | |
| St Wonnow, Wonastow | APC | |
| St Cenedlon, Rockfield | APC | |
| St Meugan, St Maughans | APC | |
| St Dingat, Dingestow | APC | |
| St Martin, Penyclawdd | APC | |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel-ystern-Llewern | APC | |
| St Mary, Tregare | APC | |
| St Cadoc, Cwmcarvan | APC | |
| St Nicholas, Trellech | APC | |
| Old St Mary's Church, Penallt | APC | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Cadoc, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel | APC | 2019[50] |
| St Govan, Llangovan | APC | late C20th |
| St Beuno, Llanfaenor[51] | MC | |
| St Mary, Tintern | MC (1868) | c. 1977 |
| Holy Trinity, Whitebrook[52] | 1840 | 2004 |
| St John the Baptist, Catbrook[53] | c. 1910 | |
Netherwent Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Caerwent, Caldicot Rectorial Benefice, Dinham, Llandevaud, Llanvaches, Llanvair Discoed, Magor Rectorial Benefice, Penhow and St Brides Netherwent.[54][55][56] It has an estimated population of 31,844.[57] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, one Vicar and two Associate Priests.[58]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary the Virgin, Caldicot | APC | |
| St Mary, Rogiet2 | APC | |
| St Mary, Portskewett | APC | |
| St Peter, Llandevaud | MC (1843) | |
| St Dyfrig, Llanvaches | APC | |
| St Bridget, St Brides Netherwent | APC | |
| St John the Baptist, Penhow | APC | |
| SS Stephen & Tathan, Caerwent | APC | |
| St Mary, Llanfair Discoed | APC | |
| St Mary Magdalene, Goldcliff | APC | |
| St Thomas the Apostle, Redwick3 | MC | |
| St Mary, Magor | APC | |
| St Mary, Nash | APC | |
| St Mary, Undy | APC | |
| St Mary, Llanwern | APC | |
| St Mary, Wilcrick | APC | |
| St Martin, Llanmartin | APC (1858) | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| Langstone Parish Church1 | APC | 2023[59] |
| St Cadwaladr, Bishton1 | APC | 2023[60] |
| St Bartholomew, Highmoor, Caerwent[61] | ? | |
| St Michael & All Angels, Llanfihangel Rogiet | APC | 1973 |
| St James, Ifton[62] | APC | c. 1755 |
1monthly services continue in the village hall 2original dedication to St Hilary 3original dedication to St Michael
North Monmouthshire Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Bettws Chapel, Cwmyoy, Grosmont, Llanarth, Llanddewi Rhyderch, Llanddewi Skirrid, Llanfair Chapel, Llanfihangel Crucorney, Llangattock-Juxta-Usk, Llangattock Lingoed, Llansantffraed, Llanthony, Llantilio Crossenny, Llantilio Pertholey, Llanvapley, Llanvetherine, Oldcastle, Penrhos and Skenfrith.[63][64][65][66][67] It has an estimated population of 8,429.[68] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[69]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas, Grosmont | APC | |
| St Cadoc, Llangattock Lingoed | APC | |
| St Mary, Llanfair Green | 1843 | |
| St Bridget, Skenfrith | APC | |
| St David, Llanddewi Rhydderch | APC | |
| St Cadoc, Llangattock-juxta-Usk | APC | |
| St Bridget, Llansantffraed | APC | |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel Crucorney | APC | |
| St David, Llanthony | MC | |
| St Martin, Cwmyoy | APC | |
| St Teilo, Llantilio Crossenny | APC | |
| St Mable, Llanvapley | APC | |
| St James the Elder, Llanvetherine | APC | |
| St Cadoc, Penrhos | APC | |
| St David, Llanddewi Skirrid | APC | |
| St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey | APC | |
| Bettws Chapel, Llantilio Pertholey | MC | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St John the Baptist, Oldcastle[70] | APC (C19th) | |
| St Teilo, Llanarth Fawr | APC | 2013 |
Severn Wye Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Chepstow, Devauden, Itton, Kilgwrrwg, Mathern, Mounton, Newchurch, Penterry, St Arvans, St Pierre and Shirenewton.[71][72][73][55] It has an estimated population of 16,326.[74] As of November 2024 it was served by two Vicars.[75]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Christopher, Bulwark | 1950s | |
| St Mary, Chepstow | APC | |
| St Arvan, St Arvans | APC | |
| St Deiniol, Itton | APC | |
| St Mary, Penterry | APC (C19th) | |
| Holy Cross, Kilgwrrwg1 | APC | |
| St James, Devauden Green | 1829 | |
| St Thomas a Becket, Shirenewton | APC | |
| St Tewdric, Mathern | APC | |
| St Andoenus, Mounton | APC (1880s) | |
| St Peter, St Pierre | APC | |
| St Peter, Newchurch | APC (c. 1865) | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| Holy Trinity, Sudbrook[76] | APC | C18th |
| St Mary, Whitson[77] | APC | c. 2018 |
| All Saints, Kemeys Inferior[78] | APC | pre-1960 |
| St Curig, Cat's Ash[79] | MC | post-C16th |
1no dedication before 1980s
Archdeaconry of the Gwent Valleys
Cwmbran Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Cwmbran and Llanfrechfa.[80][35] It has an estimated population of 50,472.[81] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Associate Priest.
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints, Llanfrechfa | APC | |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel Llantarnam | APC | |
| St Gabriel, Cwmbran | 1907 | |
| St Mary, Croesyceiliog | 1903 | |
| St Peter, Henllys | APC | |
| Holy Trinity, Pontnewydd | 1860 | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Andrew, Pontrhydyrun[82] | ||
Islwyn Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Lower Islwyn and Upper Islwyn.[83][84] It has an estimated population of 69,489.[85] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, three Vicars and one Associate Priest.[86]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul, Newbridge | 1878 (1928) | |
| St Peter, Newbridge | late C20th | |
| St Margaret, Risca | 1911 | |
| St Mary, Risca | APC (1853) | |
| Abercarn Welsh Church | 1980s (1853)[87] | |
| St David, Fleur-de-Lis | 1894 | |
| St Augustine, Pontllanfraith | 1877 | |
| St Margaret, Blackwood | 1876 | |
| St David, Penmaen, Oakdale | 1855 | |
| St Thomas, Cefn Fforest | late C20th | |
| St Theodore, Ynysddu | 1925 | |
| St Tudur, Mynyddislwyn | APC | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St David, Risca[88] | late C20th | |
| Holy Trinity, Pentwyn-mawr, Newbridge[89] | ||
| St David, Maesycwmmer[90] | c. 1880 | C20th |
| All Saints, Maesycwmmer[91] | ||
| St Luke, Abercarn[92] | 1890 (1926) | c. 1980 |
| St Mary, Crumlin[93] | 1870s[94] | |
| Crosskeys Church[95] | ||
| St John the Evangelist, Cwmcarn[96] | pre-1925 (c. 1925) | |
Mid Torfaen Ministry Area
This was formed from the parish of Mid Torfaen.[97] It has an estimated population of 37,768.[98] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[99]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Cadoc, Trevethin | APC (1845) | |
| St John the Divine, Waunfelin | 1912 | |
| St Matthew, Pontypool | 1895 | |
| St Michael & All Angels, Llanvihangel Pontymoel | APC | |
| St Mary, Panteg | APC | |
| St Hilda, Griffithstown | 1888 | |
| St Oswald, Sebastopol | 1915 | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St James, Pontypool[100] | 1820 | |
| St Thomas, Talywain, Abersychan[101] | 1832 | 2004 |
| St John, Garndiffaith[102] | 1932 | 2011 |
| All Saints, Pontnewynydd[103] | 1906 | 2014 |
| St Luke, Pontnewynydd[104] | 1873 | c. 1990s |
Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Rhymney, Tredegar and Upper Islwyn.[105][106][83] It has an estimated population of 36,071.[107] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, one Associate Vicar and one Assistant Curate.[108]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter, Aberbargoed | C20th | |
| St Sannan, Bedwellty | APC | |
| St Dingat, New Tredegar | 1893 | |
| St David, Rhymney | 1840 | |
| St Paul, Abertysswg | c. 1910 | |
| St George, Tredegar | 1836 | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Matthew, Rhymney[109] | 1842 | 1970s |
| St Mark, Rhymney[110] | c. 1890 | post-1950 |
| Sirhowy Mission Church, Tredegar[111] | pre-1920 | |
| St David's Mission Church, Troedrhiwgwair[112] | ||
| St James, Georgetown[113] | 1890 | 2016 |
| St Michael, New Tredegar[114] | c. 1890 | c. 2013 |
| St Teilo, Troedrhiwfuwch, New Tredegar[115] | 1875 | 1980s |
| St John, Markham[116] | ||
| SS Philip & James, Gwrhay, Argoed[117] | 1853 | post-1950 |
St Illtyd Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Abertillery, Blaenavon, Capel Newydd, Cwmtillery, Llanhilleth, Six Bells and Upper Ebbw Valleys.[118][119][120] It was formerly known as the Upper Eastern Valleys Ministry Area. It has an estimated population of 58,649.[121] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.[122]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael, Abertillery | 1854 (1899) | |
| St Paul, Cwmtillery | 1890 | |
| St John, Six Bells | 1905 (1969) | |
| St Paul, Capel Newydd, Blaenavon | 1893 | |
| St Peter, Blaenavon | 1805 | |
| Christ Church, Ebbw Vale | 1861 | |
| St David, Beaufort | 1891 | |
| St Peter, Blaina (Aberystruth) | APC (1960s) | |
| Holy Trinity & St Anne, Nantyglo1 | 1882 (C20th) | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Mark, Llanhilleth[123] | 1898 | c. 2023 |
| St Paul, Cwm | 1882 | c. 2023 |
| St James, Blaenavon[124] | c. 1890 (1911) | |
| St David, Llanhilleth[125] | ||
| St Illtyd, Llanhilleth[126] | APC (c. 1500) | 1957 |
| St John the Baptist, Ebbw Vale[127] | 1909 | pre-1992 |
| St Mary, Victoria, Ebbw Vale[128] | 1897 | |
| Holy Trinity, Nantyglo[129] | 1854 | mid-1960s |
| St Andrew, Beaufort Hill, Beaufort[130] | 1895 | |
| All Saints, Blaina[131] | pre-1920 | |
| St John, Beaufort[132] | 1843 | 1890 |
| St John's Mission Church, Newtown, Beaufort | 1893 | |
| Christ Church, Aberbeeg[133] | 1907 | 2012 |
| St John, Garn-yr-erw[134] | pre-2000 | |
1original dedication to St Anne
Archdeaconry of Newport
Beechwood Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Caerleon, Newport Christ Church, Newport Maindee, Newport St Andrew, Newport St Julian and Newport St Teilo.[135][136][137][35] It has an estimated population of 63,831.[138] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Associate Priest.[139]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Cadoc, Llangattock-juxta-Caerleon | APC | |
| Holy Trinity, Christchurch | APC | |
| St John the Evangelist, Maindee | 1860 | |
| St Andrew, Newport | 1882 | |
| SS Julius & Aaron, Newport | 1891 (1926) | |
| St Teilo, Alway, Newport | 1952 (1976). | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Philip, Newport | 1925 | c. 2023 |
| St Mary, Newport | c. 2023 | |
| St Matthew, Maindee[140] | 1892 | 2013 |
East Cardiff Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Cyncoed, Llanrumney, Rumney and St Mellons.[141][142][143][144] It has an estimated population of 75,380.[145] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and three Vicars.[146]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pontprennau Community Church | 2003 | |
| All Saints, Cyncoed | 1923 | |
| St Edeyrn, Llanedeyrn1 | APC | |
| All Saints, Llanedeyrn | 1970s | |
| St David, Pentwyn | 1970s | |
| St Dyfrig, Llanrumney | C20th | |
| St Augustine, Rumney | APC | |
| St Mellon, St Mellons | APC | |
| Resurrection, St Mellons (LEP) | late C20th | |
1in the ancient county of Glamorgan, not Monmouthshire
Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Bedwas, Machen, Marshfield, Michaelston-Y-Fedw, Rudry and St Bride's Wentloog.[147][148] It has an estimated population of 17,845.[149] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.[150]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Barrwg, Bedwas | APC | |
| St Thomas, Trethomas | C19th (2002) | |
| St John the Baptist, Upper Machen | 1855 | |
| St Michael, Lower Machen | APC | |
| St Michael, Michaelston-y-Fedw | APC | |
| St James, Rudry | APC | |
| St Mary, Marshfield | APC | |
| St Bridget, St Brides Wentloog | APC | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| All Saints, Coedkernew[151] | APC (1853) | |
| St Peter, Peterstone Wentlooge | APC | |
Newport Cathedral Ministry Area
This was formed from the parish of Newport St Woolos. It has an estimated population of. As of November 2024 it was served by one Dean and two Residentiary Canons.[152]
| Church | Founded (building) |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of St Woolos, Newport | APC |
Newport North West Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Bettws, Malpas, Newport All Saints, Newport Maesglas and Newport St Mark.[153][154][155] It has an estimated population of 36,713.[156] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Associate Priest.[157]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St David, Bettws | APC (C17th) | |
| St Mary, Malpas | APC (1850) | |
| All Saints, Newport | 1898 (c. 2010) | |
| St Stephen, Newport | 1884 | |
| St Mark, Newport | 1874 | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Paul, Newport | 1836 | 2016 |
| St Mark's Mission Church, Allt-yr-yn[158] | ||
Tredegar Park Minstry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Bassaleg, Maesglas St Thomas, Newport St John the Baptist and The Gaer.[153][159][160] It has an estimated population of 42,023.[161] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Assistant Curate.[162]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Basil, Bassaleg | APC | |
| St John the Baptist, Rogerstone | 1887 | |
| St John the Baptist, Newport | 1900 | |
| St Martin-in-the-Gaer, Newport | 1950s | |
| St Thomas, Newport | ||
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Anne, Rogerstone | 1933 (1958) | |
| Holy Trinity, Pillgwenlly | 1851 | C20th[163] |
Dedications
Medieval churches (chapelries in italics)
- All Saints: Coedkernew, Kemeys Commander, Kemeys Inferior, Llanfrechfa
- Holy Trinity: Christchurch, Sudbrook
- St Andoenus: Mounton
- St Andrew: Tredunnock
- St Arvan: St Arvans
- St Augustine: Rumney
- St Baruc: Bedwas
- St Basil of Caesarea: Bassaleg
- St Bartholomew: Llanover
- St Beuno: Llanfaenor
- St Bridget: Llansantffraed, St Brides Netherwent, St Brides Wentloog, Skenfrith
- St Cadoc: Cwmcarvan, Llangattock-juxta-Caerleon, Llangattock-juxta-Usk, Llangattock-lingoed, Llangattock-vibon-Avel, Penrhos, Raglan, Trevethin
- St Cadwaladr: Bishton
- St Cenedlon: Rockfield
- St Curig: Cat's Ash
- St Cybi: Llangybi
- St David: Bettws, Llanddewifach, Llanddewirhydderch, Llanddewi-skirrid, Llangeview, Llanthony, Trostrey
- St Deiniol: Itton
- St Denis: Llanishen
- St Dingad: Dingestow
- St Dubricius: Llanvaches
- St Edern: Llanedeyrn
- St Ffwyst: Llanfoist
- St Govan: Llangovan
- St Gwynllyw: Newport
- St Helen: Llanellen
- St Hilary: Rogiet
- St Illtud: Llanhilleth, Mamhilad
- St James: Ifton, Llanvetherine, Rudry
- St Jerome: Llangwm
- St John the Baptist: Abergavenny, Llangwmisaf, Llanhennock, Oldcastle, Penhow
- St John the Evangelist: Llandenny
- St Llywel: Llanllowell
- St Mable: Llanvapley
- St Maedoc or Aeddan: Bettwsnewydd, Llanbadoc
- St Martin: Cwmyoy, Llanmartin, Penyclawdd
- St Mary: Caldicot, Chepstow, Llanfairdiscoed, Llanfairkilgeddin, Llanwern, Magor, Malpas, Marshfield, Monmouth, Nash, Panteg, Penallt, Penterry, Portskewett, Risca, Tintern, Tregare, Undy, Usk, Whitson, Wilcrick
- St Mary Magdalene: Goldcliff
- St Matthew: Monkswood
- St Mawgan: St Maughans
- St Mellonius or Melaine: St Mellons
- St Michael: Gwernesney, Llanfihangelcrucorney, Llanfihangelgobion, Llanfihangelllantarnam, Llanfihangelpontymoel, Llanfihangelrogiet, Llanfihangeltorymynydd, Llanfihangelysternllewern, Machen, Michaelston-y-Fedw, Mitchel Troy, Redwick, Tintern Parva
- St Nicholas: Grosmont, Trellech
- St Oudoceus: Llandogo
- St Peter: Aberystruth, Bryngwyn, Goytre, Henllys, Llandevaud, Llanwenarth, Newchurch, Peterstone Wentlooge, St Pierre
- SS Peter, Paul & John: Llantrisant
- St Sannan: Bedwellte
- SS Stephen & Tathan: Caerwent
- St Tegfeth: Llandegfeth
- St Teilo: Llanarthfawr, Llantilio-crossenny, Llantilio-pertholey
- St Tewdrig: Mathern
- St Thomas Becket: Overmonnow, Shirenewton, Wolvesnewton
- St Tudur: Mynyddislwyn
- St Tysoi: Llansoy
- St Winwaloe: Wonastow
- No dedication/dedication unknown: Bettws, Kilgwrrwg, Langstone, Trellech Grange
Post-medieval churches
- All Saints: Blaina (C19th/20th), Cyncoed (1923), Llanedeyrn (1970s), Maesycwmmer (?), Newport (1898), Pontnewynydd (1906)
- Christ Church: Aberbeeg (1907), Abergavenny (1879), Coedypaen (1848), Ebbw Vale (1861), Govilon (1860)
- Holy Trinity: Abergavenny (1840), Nantyglo (1854), Newbridge (?), Pillgwenlly (1851), Pontnewydd (1860), Whitebrook (1840)
- Resurrection: St Mellons (C20th)
- St Andrew: Beaufort (1895), Newport (1882), Pontrhydyrun (?)
- St Anne: Nantyglo (1882), Rogerstone (1933)
- St Augustine: Pontllanfraith (1877)
- St Bartholomew: Highmoor (?)
- St Christopher: Bulwark (1950s)
- St David: Beaufort (1891), Fleur-de-Lis (1894), Llanhilleth (?), Maesycwmmer (1880), Penmaen (1855), Pentwyn (1970s), Rhymney (1840), Risca (C20th), Troedrhiwgwair (?)
- St Dingad: New Tredegar (1893)
- St Dubricius: Llanrumney (C20th)
- St Gabriel: Cwmbran (1907)
- St George: Tredegar (1836)
- St Hilda: Griffithstown (1888)
- St James: Blaenavon (1890), Devauden Green (1829), Georgetown (1890), Pontypool (1820)
- St John the Baptist: Catbrook (1910), Ebbw Vale (1909), Machen (1855), Newport (1900), Rogerstone (1887)
- St John the Evangelist: Beaufort (x2) (1843, 1893), Cwmcarn (C19th/20th), Garndiffaith (1932), Garnyrerw (?), Maindee (1860), Markham (?), Six Bells (1905), Waunfelin (1912)
- SS Julius & Aaron: Newport (1891)
- St Luke: Abercarn (1890), Pontnewynydd (1873)
- St Margaret: Blackwood (1876), Risca (1911)
- St Mark: Alltyryn (?), Llanhilleth (1898), Newport (1874), Rhymney (1890)
- St Martin: Newport (1950s)
- St Mary: Abergavenny (1537), Croesyceiliog (1903), Crumlin (1870s), Ebbw Vale (1897), Llanfair Green (1843), Newport (?)
- St Matthew: Maindee (1892), Pontypool (1895), Rhymney (1842)
- St Michael: Abertillery (1854), Glascoed (1849), New Tredegar (1890)
- St Oswald: Sebastopol (1915)
- St Paul: Abertysswg (1910), Blaenavon (1893), Cwm (1882), Cwmtillery (1890), Newbridge (1878), Newport (1836)
- St Peter: Aberbargoed (C20th), Blaenavon (1805), Newbridge (C20th)
- St Philip: Newport (1925)
- SS Philip & James the Less: Gwrhay (1853)
- St Stephen: Newport (1884)
- St Teilo: Newport (1952), Troedrhiwfuwch (1875)
- St Theodore: Ynysddu (1925)
- St Thomas the Apostle: Abersychan (1832), Cefnfforest (C20th), Newport (?), Trethomas (C19th)
- No dedication/dedication unknown: Abercarn (1980s), Crosskeys (?), Pontprennau (2003), Sirhowy (C19th/20th)
See also
References
External links
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