Diocese of Swansea and Brecon
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The Diocese of Swansea and Brecon is a Diocese of the Church in Wales, established in 1923 with Brecon Priory as the cathedral. The area of the diocese had formerly been the Archdeaconry of Brecon within the Diocese of St Davids. The diocese has a border with each of the other five Welsh dioceses, as well as with the English Diocese of Hereford.
Diocese of Swansea and Brecon Esgobaeth Abertawe ac Aberhonddu | |
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| Location | |
| Ecclesiastical province | Wales |
| Archdeaconries | Brecon, Gower |
| Statistics | |
| Parishes | 75 (est) |
| Information | |
| Cathedral | Brecon Cathedral |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | John Lomas |
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Edward Latham Bevan was made Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of St Davids as Bishop of Swansea in 1915, and in 1923 he was elected as the first Bishop of the new diocese.
The Bishop of Swansea and Brecon
After the 9th Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, John Davies retired on 2 May 2021, the process of electing a new bishop began. After the electoral college held at St Mary's Church, Swansea was unable to elect a bishop with the requisite two-thirds majority, it fell to the Bench of Bishops to choose a new bishop. On 4 November 2021 the Bench announced that they had chosen the Archdeacon of Wrexham, John Lomas to be the 10th Bishop of Swansea and Brecon. This election was confirmed at a Sacred Synod held at St Giles' Church, Wrexham on 22 November 2021.
Senior clergy in the diocese
The current Dean of Brecon is Paul Shackerley. The current Archdeacons of the diocese are:
Peter Brooks was collated Archdeacon with responsibility for Ministry Areas on 17 December 2022.[1][2]
Archdeaconries and deaneries
| Diocese | Archdeaconry | Deanery | Churches | Population | People/church |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Swansea and Brecon | Archdeaconry of Brecon | Deanery of Greater Brecon | 59 | 41,971 | 711 |
| Deanery of Radnor and Builth | 66 | 27,724 | 420 | ||
| Archdeaconry of Gower | Deanery of Afon Tawe (Swansea) | 26 | 160,318 | 6,166 | |
| Deanery of Greater Gower | 34 | 100,103 | 2,944 | ||
| Total/average | 185 | 330,116 | 1,784 | ||
The original deaneries were Brecon I, Brecon II, Crickhowell, Hay, Builth, Maelienydd, Swansea, Cwmtawe, Gower, Clyne, Penderi, Llwchwr and Knighton.
List of churches
Summarize
Perspective
APC = ancient parish church; MC = medieval chapelry.
Archdeaconry of Brecon
Black Mountains Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Betws, Boughrood, Bronllys, Capel-Y-Ffin, Cathedine, Clyro, Glasbury All Saints, Glasbury St Peter, Hay, Llandefalle, Llanfihangel Talyllyn, Llanfilo, Llangasty Talyllyn, Llangorse, Llanigon, Llanstephen, Llanywern, Llowes, Llyswen, Talachddu and Talgarth.[3][4][5][6][7] It is named after the Black Mountains. It has an estimated population of c. 9,200.[8][9][10] As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, three Priests and two Assistant Curates (one of whom is also the Archdeacon).[11]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary, Capel-y-Ffin | MC (1762) | |
| St Mary, Hay-on-Wye | APC | |
| St John's Chapel, Hay-on-Wye | MC/1934 (C19th)[12] | |
| St Eigon, Llanigon | APC | |
| St Peter, Glasbury1 | APC (1837) | |
| Holy Trinity, Bettws Clyro | MC (1878) | |
| St Michael & All Angels, Clyro | APC (C19th) | |
| All Saints, Cwmbach, Glasbury | 1882 | |
| St Meilig, Llowes | APC (1853) | |
| St Matthew, Llandefalle2 | APC | |
| St Gwendoline, Llyswen | APC (1863) | |
| St Mary, Talachddu | APC | |
| St Steffan, Llanstephan | APC | |
| St Cynog, Boughrood | APC (1870) | |
| St Mary, Bronllys | APC (C19th) | |
| St Bilo, Llanfilo | APC | |
| St Gwendoline, Talgarth | APC | |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel Talyllyn | APC (1865) | |
| St Gastyn, Llangasty Talyllyn | APC (1856) | |
| St Paulinus, Llangorse | APC | |
| St Mary the Virgin, Llanywern | APC | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Michael, Cathedine[13] | APC (1868) | pre-2010 |
| St Maelog, Llandyfaelog Tre'r Graig[14] | APC | |
| Aberllynfi Chapel | MC | C18th[15] |
| St Ellyw, Llanelieu | APC | 1999 |
1original dedication to St Cynidr 2original dedication to St Maelog
Brecon and Epynt Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberyskir, Bettws, Brecon St David or Llanfaes, Brecon St Mary, Cantref, Crai, Defynnog, Dyffryn Honddu, Llanddew, Llandefaelog Fach, Llandilo'r Fan, Llanfeugan, Llanfihangel Fechan, Llanfihangel Nantbran, Llanfrynach, Llanhamlach, Llanilltyd, Llansantffraed-Juxta-Usk, Llanspyddid, Llanthetty, Llanulid, Llywel, Merthyr Cynog, Penpont, Rhydybriw, Traean-Glas and Trallwng.[16][17][18][19][20][21] It is named after Brecon and Mynydd Epynt. It has an estimated population of c. 11,500.[8][22][23] As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Priests and two Assistant Curates.[24]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhydybriw Chapel, Sennybridge | C18th/19th (1860) | |
| St Mary, Trecastle | 1889 | |
| St David, Llywel | APC | |
| St Ilid, Cray | MC (1883) | |
| St Cynog, Defynnog | APC | |
| St Teilo, Llandeilo'r Fan | APC | |
| SS Cynidr & Mary, Aberyscir2 | APC | |
| Bettws Penpont Parish Church | MC (1864) | |
| St Maelog, Llandefaelog Fach | APC | |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel Nant-Bran | APC (1882) | |
| St Cynog, Merthyr Cynog | APC | |
| St David, Trallwng | APC | |
| St David, Llanfaes, Brecon | APC (1861) | |
| St Mary, Brecon | APC | |
| St David, Llanddew1 | APC | |
| St Meugan, Llanfeugan, Pencelli | APC | |
| St Tetti, Llanddetty, Talybont-on-Usk | APC | |
| St Bridget, Llansantffraid-juxta-Usk | APC (1885) | |
| St Brynach, Llanfrynach | APC | |
| St Mary, Cantref | APC | |
| SS Illtyd & Peter, Llanhamlach3 | APC | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel Fechan | MC (c. 1790) | c. 2022 |
| St Cattwg, Llanspyddid[25] | APC | c. 2019 |
| St John, Libanus[26] | 1891 | |
| St Illtud, Llanilltyd[27] | MC | 1920s |
| St David, Garthbrengy[28] | APC | pre-2014 |
| Capel Dyffryn Honddu[29] | MC? (C18th/19th) | |
| St Cynog, Battle[30] | APC (1880) | |
| Glyn Collwn Chapel | MC | pre-1948[31] |
| Taf Fechan Chapel | pre-C20th (c. 1926) | C20th[32] |
1original dedication to Holy Trinity 2original dedication to St Cynidr 3original dedication to St Illtyd
East Radnor Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Beguildy, Bleddfa, Bryngwyn, Cascob, Colva, Crugybyddar, Evancoyd, Gladestry, Heyope, Knighton, Llanddewi Fach, Llanfihangel Nantmelan, Llangynllo, New Radnor, Newchurch, Norton, Painscastle, Pilleth and Whitton.[33][34][35][36] It has an estimated population of 5,544.[37] As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest.[38]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St David, Heyope | APC (1881) | |
| St Cynllo, Llangunllo | APC (1878) | |
| St Michael, Beguildy | APC | |
| St Mary Magdalene, Bleddfa | APC | |
| St Michael, Cascob | APC | |
| St Edward, Knighton | APC (C19th) | |
| St David, Whitton | APC | |
| St Mary, Pilleth | APC | |
| St David, Colva | APC | |
| St Mary, Gladestry | APC | |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel Nantmelan | APC (1846) | |
| St Peter, Evancoyd | 1887 | |
| St Mary, New Radnor | APC (1845) | |
| St Michael, Bryngwyn | APC | |
| St Peter, Llanbedr Painscastle | APC | |
| St David, Llanddewi Fach | APC (1860) | |
| St Mary, Newchurch | APC (1857) | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Andrew, Norton[39] | APC | c. 2019 |
| St Peter, Crugybyddar[40] | 1855 | pre-2011 |
Irfon, Wye and Edw Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberedw, Alltmawr, Bettws Disserth, Beulah, Builth Wells, Cregrina, Crickadarn, Glascombe, Gwenddwr, Llanbadarn y Garreg, Llanddewi, Llanddewi'r Cwm, Llandeilo Graban, Llandulais-in-Tir-Abad, Llanelwedd, Llanfaredd, Llanfechan, Llanfihangel Abergwessin, Llangammarch, Llanganten, Llangynog, Llanlleonfel, Llansantffraed-in-Elwel, Llanwrtyd, Llanwrtyd Wells, Llanynys, Maesmynis and Rhulen.[41][33][42][43][44] It is named after the Rivers Irfon, Wye and Edw. It has an estimated population of 6,946.[45] As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, three Priests and one Assistant Curate.[46]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb of God, Beulah | 1867 | |
| St James, Llanwrtyd Wells | 1896 | |
| St David, Llanwrtyd1 | APC | |
| Llanlleonfel Parish Church, Garth | APC (1876) | |
| St Cadmarch, Llangammarch Wells | APC (1916) | |
| St Cannen, Llanganten, Cilmery | APC | |
| St Afan, Llanafan Fechan, Garth | APC (1866) | |
| St Mary, Builth Wells | APC | |
| St David, Llanddewi'r Cwm | APC | |
| St David, Maesmynis | APC (1878) | |
| St David, Llanynis | APC | |
| St Mauritius, Alltmawr | APC (C18th?) | |
| St David, Rhulen | APC | |
| St Mary, Llanfaredd | APC | |
| St Mary, Bettws Disserth | APC (1883) | |
| St Bridget, Llansantffraed-in-Elwel | APC (1896) | |
| St David, Glascwm | APC | |
| St David, Cregrina | APC | |
| St Matthew, Llanelwedd2 | APC | |
| St Dubricius, Gwenddwr | APC (1886) | |
| St Mary, Crickadarn | APC | |
| St Padarn, Llanbadarn y Garreg | APC | |
| St Cewydd, Aberedw | APC | |
| St Teilo, Llandeilo Graban | APC | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St David, Llandulais-in-Tirabad[47] | 1716 | c. 2010 |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel Abergwesyn[48] | APC (1871) | 1964 |
| St David, Llanddewi Abergwesyn[49] | MC | 1871 |
| St Cynog, Llangynog[50] | APC (1882) | 1916 |
1original dedication to St Gwrtyd 2original dedication to St Elwedd
Pen y Glyn Ministry Area
This was formed by the merger of the parishes of Cefn Coed, Penderyn, Pontneathvaughan, Vaynor and Ystradfellte.[51][52] It is named after the Heads of the Valleys. It has an estimated population of 4,861.[53] As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader/House for Duty Priest.[54]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Gwynno, Vaynor | APC (1870) | |
| St John the Baptist, Cefncoedycwmmer | 1870 | |
| St John, Pontneathvaughan | C19th? | |
| St Mary, Ystradfellte | APC | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Tudor, Cefncoedycwmmer[55] | 1889 | 1936 |
| St Cynog, Penderyn[56] | APC | |
| Capel Nantddu[57] | MC (1864) | pre-1990[58] |
St Catwg Ministry Area
This was formed in 2015[59] by the merger of the parishes of Brynmawr, Bwlch, Crickhowell, Cwmdu, Glangrwyney, Llanbedr Ystrad Yw, Llanelli, Llangattock, Llangenni, Llangynidr, Patricio and Tretower.[60][61][62][63][7][64] It is named after Saint Cadoc or Catwg, to whom the church at Llangattock is dedicated. It has an estimated population of c. 16,000.[65] As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, one Priest and two Assistant Curates.[66]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary the Virgin, Brynmawr | 1875 (1900) | |
| St Edmund, Crickhowell | APC | |
| St Michael the Archangel, Llanfihangel Cwmdu | APC | |
| St John the Evangelist, Tretower | MC (1877) | |
| St Elli, Llanelly | APC | |
| St Catwg, Llangattock | APC | |
| SS Cynidr & Mary, Llangynidr1 | APC (1928) | |
| All Saints, Bwlch | 1902 | |
| St Issui, Partrishow | APC | |
| St Peter, Llanbedr-Ystrad-Yw | APC | |
| St Cenau, Llangenny | APC | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| Glangrwyney Mission Church[67] | pre-1918 | |
1dedicated to St Cynidr alone until c. 1100
The Cathedral Ministry Area
This was formed from the parish of Brecon St John the Evangelist.[68] It has an estimated population of c. 2,000. As of September 2024 it was served by one Dean, one Canon Precentor and one Minor Canon.[69]
| Church | Founded (building) |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Brecon | APC |
West Radnor Ministry Area
This was formed by the merger of the parishes of Abbey Cwmhir, Cefnllys, Cwmbach Llechryd, Cwmdauddwr, Diserth, Howey, Llanafan Fawr, Llananno, Llanbadarn Fawr, Llanbadarn Fynydd, Llanbister, Llanddewi Ystradenni, Llandegley, Llandrindod, Llanfihangel Brynpabuan, Llanfihangel Helygen, Llanfihangel Rhydithon, Llanwrthwl, Llanyre, Nantmel, Newbridge-on-Wye, Rhayader, St Harmon and Ysfa.[70][71][72][73] It has an estimated population of 14,794.[74] As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Priests (one also a Mission Hub Leader).[75]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Gwrthwl, Llanwrthwl | APC (1875) | |
| St Garmon, St Harmon | APC (1821) | |
| St Clement, Rhayader1 | APC (1897) | |
| St Cynllo, Nantmel | APC (1792) | |
| St Mark, Yr Hysfa, Nantmel | 1870 | |
| Nantgwyllt Chapel, Cwmdauddwr | pre-1840 (1903) | |
| St Bridget, Llansantffraed Cwmdauddwr | APC (1865) | |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel Rhydithon, Dolau | APC (1891) | |
| St Mary the Virgin, Abbeycwmhir | APC (1866) | |
| St Padarn, Llanbadarn Fawr, Cross Gates | APC (1879) | |
| St Tecla, Llandegley | APC (1876) | |
| St Padarn, Llanbadarn Fynydd | APC (1894) | |
| St Cynllo, Llanbister | APC | |
| St David, Llanddewi Ystradenni | APC (1890) | |
| All Saints, Newbridge-on-Wye | 1883 | |
| St Michael & All Angels, Llanfihangel Brynpabuan | APC (C19th?) | |
| St John the Divine, Cwmbach Llechryd | 1887 | |
| St Afan, Llanafan Fawr | APC | |
| Old Parish Church (Holy Trinity), Llandrindod | APC (1894) | |
| Holy Trinity, Llandrindod Wells | 1871 | |
| St Michael, Cefnllys | APC | |
| St Cewydd, Disserth | APC | |
| St David, Howey | c. 1880 (1904) | |
| St Llyr, Llanyre | APC (1887) | |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel Helygen | APC | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Anno, Llananno[76] | APC (1877) | c. 2019 |
1originally dedicated to St Cynllo
Archdeaconry of Gower
Afon Tawe Ministry Area
This was formed in June 2023[77] by the union of the parishes of Birchgrove, Glais, Llangyfelach SS David & Cyfelach, Llangyfelach St Teilo, Llansamlet and Morriston.[78][79][80] It is named after the River Tawe and was originally called Tawe Isaf.[81] It has an estimated population of c. 39,000.[82][83] As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Priest.[84]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| SS David & Cyfelach, Llangyfelach1 | APC (c. 1803) | |
| St David, Morriston | 1891 | |
| St John, Birchgrove, Llansamlet | 1891 | |
| St Samlet, Llansamlet | APC (1879) | |
| St Paul, Glais | 1881 | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St John, Morriston[85] | C18th (1862) | C21st |
| St Teilo on the Clase, Morriston | 1950s | c. 2019 |
1original dedication to St Cyfelach
Cwmtawe Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Abercraf, Callwen, Coelbren, Clydach, Llangiwg/Llanguick, Pontardawe, Trebanos, Ystalyfera and Ystradgynlais.[86][87][88][89][90] It is named after the valley of the River Tawe and was originally called Tawe Uchaf.[81] It has an estimated population of 31,519.[91][92] As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, one Priest and two Assistant Curates.[93]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist, Callwen1 | MC (1893) | |
| Capel Coelbren, Coelbren | MC | |
| St Cynog, Ystradgynlais | APC | |
| St Mary, Clydach | 1905 | |
| St Michael, Trebanos2 | 1912 | |
| St Peter, Pontardawe | 1860 | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| Holy Trinity, Ystalyfera[85] | c. 1859 | 1987 |
| St James, Godre'rgraig, Ystalyfera | 1914 | C20th |
| St Ciwg, Llangiwg[94] | APC (1812) | 2001 |
| All Saints, Pontardawe[95] | 1886 | c. 2004 |
| St Mary, Ynysmeudwy, Pontardawe[96] | 1912 | pre-2014 |
| St David, Abercraf[85] | 1912 | 2016 |
| St David, Ystalyfera | 1890 | 2022[97] |
| St John the Baptist, Clydach[85] | 1847 | 2006 |
| Holy Trinity, Pantyffynnon[98] | ??? | |
1dedicated to St Callwen until 1964 2also called St Michael & All Saints
Gower Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bishopston, Cheriton, Gwernffrwd, Ilston, Killay St Hilary, Killay St Martin, Knelston, Llanddewi, Llangennith, Llanmadoc, Llanrhidian, Llanyrnewydd, Nicholaston, Oxwich, Penclawdd, Penmaen, Pennard, Penrice, Port Eynon, Reynoldston, Rhossili and Tycoch.[99][100][101][102][103] It is named after the Gower Peninsula. It has an estimated population of c. 26,500.[104][105] As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, one Vicar, two Priests, two Assistant Curates and one House for Duty Priest.[106]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| All Souls, Tycoch | 1957 | |
| St Cennydd, Llangennith | APC | |
| St Madoc, Llanmadoc | APC | |
| St Cadoc, Cheriton | APC | |
| SS Rhidian & Illtyd, Llanrhidian1 | APC | |
| St Gwynour, Llanyrnewydd, Penclawdd | MC (1850) | |
| St David, Wernffrwd | 1898 | |
| St Andrew, Penrice | APC | |
| St Cadoc, Port Eynon | APC | |
| St George, Reynoldston | APC (1867) | |
| St Mary the Virgin, Rhossili | APC | |
| St David, Llanddewi | APC | |
| St Hilary, Killay | 1926 | |
| St Martin, Dunvant | 1897 (1949) | |
| St Teilo, Bishopston | APC | |
| St Nicholas, Nicholaston | APC (1894) | |
| St John the Baptist, Penmaen | APC (1855) | |
| St Illtyd, Ilston | APC | |
| St Mary, Pennard | APC (C16th?) | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| Penlan Church, Penclawdd | 2021 | |
| St Illtyd, Oxwich2 | APC | 1957 |
| St Maurice, Knelston[85] | APC | |
1original dedication to St Rhidian 2occasional services still held
Llwchwr Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Gorseinon, Gowerton, Llandeilo Tal-Y-Bont St Michael, Llandeilo Tal-Y-Bont St Teilo, Loughor St David, Loughor St Michael, Penllergaer, Pontlliw and Waunarllwydd.[107][108][109] It is named after the town of Loughor. It has an estimated population of 41,934.[110] As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and four Priests (one also a Mission Hub Leader).[111]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist, Gowerton | 1882 | |
| St Barnabas, Waunarlwydd | 1888 | |
| St Catherine, Gorseinion | 1913 | |
| St David, Loughor | 1928 | |
| St David, Penllergaer | 1838 (1886) | |
| St Michael & All Angels, Pontardulais | 1901 | |
| St Teilo, Pontardulais | 1851 | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| Holy Trinity, Gorseinon[85] | 1883 | 1979 |
| St Anne, Pontlliw[112] | 1909 | post-2015 |
| St Michael, Loughor[113] | APC (1885) | 2021 |
| St Teilo, Llandeilo Tal-y-bont | APC | 1970 |
| St Paul, Garden Village[85] | 1915 | 2002 |
Mumbles Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Llwynderw Clyne Chapel, Llwynderw Holy Cross, Newton and Oystermouth.[114][115][116] It is named after the Mumbles headland. It has an estimated population of 16,445.[117] As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Priests and two Assistant Curates.[118]
| Church | Founded (building) |
|---|---|
| Holy Cross, West Cross | 1956 |
| Clyne Chapel, Blackpill | 1907 |
| St Peter, Newton | 1903 |
| All Saints, Oystermouth | APC |
| Norton Mission Church | 1908 (1990) |
Penderi Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Caereithin, Cockett, Cwmbwrla, Landore, Manselton, Treboeth and Ystrad Road.[119][120][121][122] It is named after Penderry community. It has an estimated population of 47,321.[123] As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Priest.[124]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Alban, Treboeth | 1909 (1928) | |
| St Illtyd, Fforestfach | 1897 | |
| St Peter, Cockett | 1856 | |
| St Michael & All Angels, Manselton | 1906 | |
| St Teilo, Caereithin | 1953 | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Luke, Cwmbwrla[85] | 1886 | 2014 |
| St Mark, Cwmbwrla[125] | 1887 | c. 1990 |
| St Paul, Landore[85] | 1891 (1903) | c. 2013 |
| Penlan Mission Church[85] | c. 1997 | |
Swansea Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Glantawe, Hafod, Kilvey, Sketty Holy Trinity, Sketty St Paul, Swansea Christ Church, Swansea Holy Trinity, Swansea St Barnabas, Swansea St Gabriel, Swansea St James, Swansea St Mary, Swansea St Nicholas & St Jude, Swansea St Stephen and Swansea St Thomas.[126][127][128][129][130][131][132] It is named after Swansea. It has an estimated population of c. 65,500+.[133][134][82] As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, five Priests (one also a Mission Hub Leader) and two Assistant Curates.[135][136]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul, Sketty | 1850 | |
| Holy Trinity, Sketty | 1969 | |
| St Barnabas, Swansea | 1914 | |
| St Gabriel, Swansea | 1886 (1889) | |
| St James, Uplands, Swansea | 1867 | |
| St Nicholas-on-the-Hill, Townhill | 1924 (1964) | |
| St Mary, Swansea | APC (1962) | |
| St John, Hafod | 1879 | |
| Christ Church, Swansea | pre-1872 (1872) | |
| St Stephen, Swansea | c. 1899 (1907) | |
| St Thomas, Swansea | 1886 | |
| Former churches | Founded (building) | Closed |
| St Augustine, Swansea[85] | 1898 (1904) | 1994 |
| St Faith, Swansea[85] | ||
| St Jude, Mount Pleasant, Swansea[85] | pre-1899 (1915) | 2015 |
| St Matthew, St John-juxta-Swansea1[85] | APC (1823) | 2004 |
| Holy Trinity, Swansea[85] | 1843? | 1941 |
| St Mark, Waunwen, Swansea[85] | 1888 | 2011 |
| Greenhill Mission Church, Swansea[85] | pre-1918 | post-1962 |
| St Deiniol, Skomer Place, Swansea[85] | 1961 | 1970? |
| St George, Swansea[137] | pre-1919 | c. 1940? |
| Good Shepherd, Townhill, Swansea[85] | 1927 | 1941 |
| St Margaret, Bonymaen | c. 1916 | 2020 |
| St Peter, Pentrechwyth, Bonymaen | c. 1910 | 2020 |
| All Saints, Kilvey[85] | 1842 | 2015 |
1originally dedicated to St John
Dedications
Medieval churches (chapelries in italics)
- All Saints: Oystermouth
- Holy Trinity: Bettwsclyro, Llanddew, Llandrindod
- St Afan: Llanafanfawr, Llanafanfechan
- St Andrew: Norton, Penrice
- St Anno: Llananno
- St Bilo: Llanfilo
- St Bridget: Llansantffraedcwmdauddwr, Llansantffraed-in-Elwel, Llansantffraed-juxta-Usk
- St Brynach: Llanfrynach
- St Cadmarch: Llangammarch
- St Cadoc: Cheriton, Llangattock, Llanspyddid, Port Eynon
- St Callwen: Callwen
- St Cannen: Llanganten
- St Cenau: Llangenny
- St Cenydd: Llangennith
- St Cewydd: Aberedw, Disserth
- St Ciwg: Llangiwg
- St Cyfelach: Llangyfelach
- St Cynog: Battle, Boughrood, Defynnog, Llangynog, Merthyrcynog, Penderyn, Ystradgynlais
- St Cynidr: Aberyscir, Glasbury, Llangynidr
- St Cynllo: Llanbister, Llangunllo, Nantmel, Rhayader
- St David: Colva, Cregrina, Garthbrengy, Glascwm, Heyope, Llanddewi, Llanddewiabergwesyn, Llanddewifach, Llanddewircwm, Llanddewiystradenni, Llanfaes, Llanynis, Llywel, Maesmynis, Rhulen, Trallwng, Whitton
- St Dubricius: Gwenddwr
- St Edmund: Crickhowell
- St Edward: Knighton
- St Eigion: Llanigon
- St Elli: Llanelly
- St Ellyw: Llanelieu
- St Elwedd: Llanelwedd
- St Gastyn: Llangastytalyllyn
- St George: Reynoldston
- St Germanus: St Harmon
- St Gwendoline: Llyswen, Talgarth
- St Gwrthwl: Llanwrthwl
- St Gwrtyd: Llanwrtyd
- St Gwynno: Vaynor
- St Gwynour: Llanyrnewydd
- St Ilid: Cray
- St Illtud: Ilston, Llanhamlach, Llanilltyd, Oxwich
- St Issui: Partrishow
- St John the Baptist: Hay-on-Wye, Penmaen, St-John-juxta-Swansea
- St John the Evangelist: Brecon, Tretower
- St Llyr: Llanyre
- St Madoc: Llanmadoc
- St Maelog: Llandefaelogfach, Llandefalle, Llandyfaelogtrergraig
- St Mary: Abbeycwmhir, Brecon, Bettwsdisserth, Bronllys, Builth, Cantref, Capelyffin, Crickadarn, Gladestry, Hay-on-Wye, Llanfaredd, Llanywern, New Radnor, Newchurch, Pennard, Pilleth, Rhossili, Swansea, Talachddu, Ystradfellte
- St Mary Magdalene: Bleddfa
- St Maurice: Alltmawr, Knelston
- St Mawgan: Llanfeugan
- St Meilig: Llowes
- St Michael: Beguildy, Bryngwyn, Cascob, Cathedine, Cefnllys, Clyro, Llanfihangelabergwesyn, Llanfihangelbrynpabuan, Llanfihangelcwmdu, Llanfihangelfechan, Llanfihangelhelygen, Llanfihangelnantbran, Llanfihangelnantmelan, Llanfihangelrhydithon, Llanfihangeltalyllyn, Loughor
- St Nicholas: Nicholaston
- St Padarn: Llanbadarnfawr, Llanbadarnfynydd, Llanbadarnygarreg
- St Paulinus of Wales (fl. c. 545): Llangorse
- St Peter: Llanbedr Painscastle, Llanbedrystradyw
- St Rhidian: Llanrhidian
- St Samlet: Llansamlet
- St Stephen: Llansteffan
- St Tecla: Llandegley
- St Teilo: Bishopston, Llandeilograban, Llandeilorfan, Llandeilotalybont
- St Tetti: Llanddetty
- No dedication/dedication unknown: Aberllynfi, Bettwspenpont, Coelbren, Dyffrynhonddu, Glyncollwn, Llanlleonfel, Nantddu
Post-medieval churches
- All Saints: Bwlch (1902), Cwmbach (1882), Kilvey (1842), Newbridge-on-Wye (1883), Pontardawe (1886)
- All Souls: Tycoch (1957)
- Christ Church: Swansea (C19th)
- Good Shepherd: Swansea (1927)
- Holy Cross: West Cross (1956)
- Holy Trinity: Gorseinon (1883), Llandrindod Wells (1871), Pantyffynnon (?), Sketty (1969), Swansea (1843), Ystalyfera (1859)
- Lamb of God: Beulah (1867)
- St Alban: Treboeth (1909)
- St Anne: Pontlliw (1909)
- St Augustine: Swansea (1898)
- St Barnabas: Swansea (1914), Waunarlwydd (1888)
- St Catherine: Gorseinon (1913)
- St David: Abercraf (1912), Howey (1880), Llandulais-in-Tirabad (1716), Loughor (1928), Morriston (1891), Penllergaer (1838), Wernffrwd (1898), Ystalyfera (1890)
- St Deiniol: Swansea (1961)
- St Faith: Swansea (?)
- St Gabriel: Swansea (1886)
- St George: Swansea (pre-1919)
- St Hilary: Killay (1926)
- St Illtud: Fforestfach (1897)
- St James: Godrergraig (1914), Llanwrtyd Wells (1896), Swansea (1867)
- St John the Baptist: Cefncoedycwmmer (1870), Clydach (1847)
- St John the Evangelist: Birchgrove (1891), Cwmbachllechryd (1887), Gowerton (1882), Hafod (1879), Libanus (1891), Morriston (C18th), Pontneathvaughan (C19th?)
- St Jude: Swansea (pre-1899)
- St Luke: Cwmbwrla (1886)
- St Margaret: Bonymaen (1916)
- St Mark: Cwmbwrla (1887), Swansea (1888), Yr Hysfa (1870)
- St Martin: Dunvant (1897)
- St Mary: Brynmawr (1875), Clydach (1905), Trecastle (1889), Ynysmeudwy (1912)
- St Matthew: Swansea (C19th)
- St Michael: Manselton (1906), Pontardulais (1901), Trebanos (1912)
- St Nicholas: Townhill (1924)
- St Paul: Garden Village (1915), Glais (1881), Landore (1891), Sketty (1850)
- St Peter: Cockett (1856), Crugybyddar (1855), Evancoyd (1887), Newton (1903), Pentrechwyth (1910), Pontardawe (1860)
- St Stephen: Swansea (1899)
- St Teilo: Caereithin (1953), Morriston (1950s), Pontardulais (1851)
- St Thomas: Swansea (1886)
- St Tudor: Cefncoedycwmmer (1889)
- No dedication/dedication unknown: Blackpill (1907), Glangrwyney (C19th?), Greenhill (pre-1918), Nantgwyllt (pre-1840), Norton (1908), Penclawdd (?), Penlan (?), Sennybridge (C18th/19th), Taffechan (pre-C20th)
References
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