The Diocese of St Davids is a diocese of the

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, a church of the

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. The diocese covers the historic extent of

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and

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, together with a small part of western

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. The

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is the Cathedral Church of St David in the City of St Davids,

. The present cathedral, which was begun in 1181, stands on the site of a monastery founded in the 6th century by

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. The diocese is divided into the three archdeaconries of St Davids,

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and Cardigan (additionally, Mones Farah serves as Archdeacon Missioner). The bishop's residence is Llys Esgob in

Abergwili Abergwili () is a village and community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, near the confluence of the rivers River Towy, Towy and River Gwili, Gwili, close to the town of Carmarthen. It is also an Abergwili (electoral ward), electoral ...

, Carmarthenshire.

History

The history of the diocese of St Davids is traditionally traced to that saint (Dewi) in the latter half of the 6th century. Records of the history of the diocese before Norman times are very fragmentary, however, consisting of a few chance references in old chronicles, such as ''

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'' and '' Brut y Tywysogion'' ( Rolls Series). Originally corresponding with the boundaries of

Dyfed Dyfed () is a preserved county in southwestern Wales, covering the modern counties Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. It is mostly rural area with a coastline on the Irish Sea and the Bristol Channel. Between 1974 and 1996, Dyfed w ...

(Demetia), St Davids eventually comprised all the country south of the

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and west of the English border, with the exception of the greater part of

shire, in all some . Until 1852 the diocese also included some parishes in

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. The diocese assumed its current extent in 1923, when the

Diocese of Swansea and Brecon 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 dioce ...

was created from the eastern part of the diocese. The office of Bishop of St Davids has existed since the founding of the cathedral. The See was led in 2016-2023 by Joanna Penberthy, who was the first woman ordained a bishop in the Church in Wales. On 17 October 2023, Dorrien Davies, Archdeacon of Carmarthen, was elected to become the next Bishop; the

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of his election (by which he legally became Bishop) was on 29 November and his episcopal consecration took place on 27 January 2024 at

Bangor Cathedral Bangor Cathedral () is the cathedral church of Bangor, Gwynedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales. It is dedicated to its founder, Deiniol, Saint Deiniol. The site of the present building of Bangor Cathedral has been in use as a place of Christian worship ...

. In 2019 the diocese began to reorganise its churches into 23 Ministry Areas, plus the Cathedral. This process was completed in 2021 and the ministry areas are now coterminous with the deaneries.

Archdeaconries and deaneries

On 12 August 2018, Mones Farah was collated as an extra archdeacon without a territorial archdeaconry: the Archdeacon for New Church Communities; on 1 March 2024, he was re-licensed with the new title "Archdeacon Missioner". Mones Anton Farah (born 1964) is a

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-born

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priest. He trained for the ministry at

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before receiving ordination in the

: he was deaconed on 26 June 1988 and priested on 25 June 1989. Farah served his title as assistant curate at

Aberystwyth Aberystwyth (; ) is a University town, university and seaside town and a community (Wales), community in Ceredigion, Wales. It is the largest town in Ceredigion and from Aberaeron, the county's other administrative centre. In 2021, the popula ...

before becoming

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to the

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in 1991. He moved to England in 1998 to become a Team Vicar in Great Baddow, returning to Aberystwyth in 2014 as

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. Alongside his current role as archdeacon, he is also a Canon of St Davids Cathedral.

List of churches

Archdeaconry of Cardigan

Aberystwyth Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of

Holy Trinity, Aberystwyth St Anne, Aberystwyth St Mary, Aberystwyth St Michael and Llanychaearn. It is named after Aberystwyth. It has an estimated population of 12,795. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate.

Bro Aeron Mydr Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Capel Cynon, Cilcennin, Ciliau Aeron, Cribyn, Dihewyd, Gwenlli, Llanarth St David, Llanarth St Teilo, Llanerch Aeron, Llanfihangel Ystrad, Mydroilyn, Talgarreg and Trefilan. It is named after the River Aeron and its tributary the Afon Mydr. It has an estimated population of 5,321. As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge. ¹original dedication to St Cannen ²original dedication to St Mary

Bro Padarn Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of

Borth Borth () is a village, seaside resort and community in Ceredigion, Mid Wales; it is located 7 miles (11 km) north of Aberystwyth, on the Ceredigion Coast Path. The community includes the settlement of Ynyslas and the population was 1,399 ...

, Capel Bangor, Comins Coch, Eglwysfach, Eglwys Newydd, Elerch, Llanafan-Y-Trawscoed, Llanbadarn Fawr,

Llandre Llandre (), or Llanfihangel Genau'r Glyn, is a village in Ceredigion, Wales. It lies 5 miles north of Aberystwyth in the north-west of the county, on the road from Rhydypennau, Ceredigion, Rhydypennau to Borth. To the north of the community lies ...

, Llanfihangel-Y-Creuddyn,

Llangynfelyn Llangynfelyn is a Community (Wales), community in Ceredigion, Wales, midway between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth. It stretches from the Afon Leri, Leri estuary in the west to Moel y Llyn in the east, and from Lodge Park in the north to Tal-y-bon ...

, Llantrisant, Penrhyncoch, Pontarfynach, Ponterwyd, Ysbyty Cynfyn and Ysbyty Ystwyth. It is named after St Padarn, to whom the church of Llanbadarn Fawr is dedicated. It has an estimated population of 15,503. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge, one Associate Priest/Focal Minister and one Active Retired Non-Stipendiary Minister.

Bro Teifi Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aber-Porth, Blaenporth, Bridell, Capel Colman, Cardigan,

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, Cilgerran, Eglwyswrw,

Llandygwydd Llandygwydd is a small Human settlement, settlement in Ceredigion, west Wales, between Newcastle Emlyn and the town of Cardigan, Ceredigion, Cardigan. Amenities and history A small stream runs through the village. There also is a parish chur ...

, Llanfair Nant-Gwyn, Llanfihangel Penbedw, Llangoedmor, Llechryd, Maenordeifi, Monington, Mwnt, Nevern, Penrhydd, St Dogmael's and Y Ferwig. It is named after the

River Teifi The River Teifi ( ; , ), formerly anglicised as Tivy, forms the boundary for most of its length between the Welsh counties of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, and for the final of its total length of , the boundary between Ceredigion and Pembr ...

. It has an estimated population of 16,468. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests. ¹original dedication to St Llawddog ²church demolished 2000, services continue in a converted schoolroom. 3original dedication to St Dogmael, then St Mary ⁴original dedication to St Andrew

Bro Wyre Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Llanddeiniol, Llanfihangel Lledrod, Llangwyryfon, Llanilar,

Llanrhystud Llanrhystud () is a seaside village, community (Wales), community and Wards and electoral divisions of the United Kingdom, electoral division on the A487 road in the county of Ceredigion, in Wales, 9 miles (14 km) south of Aberystwyth, and 7 ...

Llansantffraed Llansantffraed (Llansantffraed-juxta-Usk) is a parish in the community of Talybont-on-Usk in Powys, Wales, near Brecon. The benefice of Llansantffraed with Llanrhystud and Llanddeiniol falls within the Diocese of St Davids in the Church in Wal ...

, Llanwnnws, Nebo and Rhostie. It is named after the Afon Wyre. It has an estimated population of 5,125. As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge.

Dyffryn Teifi Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bangor Teifi, Capel Dewi, Capel Mair, Cenarth, Felindre, Llandyfriog, Llandysul, Llanfihangel-ar-Arth, Llangeler, Llangynllo,

Newcastle Emlyn Newcastle Emlyn () is a town and Community (Wales), community on the River Teifi, in West Wales. The community is wholly in Carmarthenshire, but the built up area also includes Adpar north of the Teifi, which is in Ceredigion. Adpar was formerl ...

, Pen-Boyr, Pencader, Pontsian, Rhos, Tregroes and Troedyraur. It is named after the valley of the

. It has an estimated population of 13,728. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge.

Glyn Aeron Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberaeron, Cross Inn, Henfynyw, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys, Llanddewi Aberarth, Llandysiliogogo,

Llangrannog Llangrannog (; sometimes spelt as Llangranog) is a village and Community (Wales), community in Ceredigion, Wales, southwest of New Quay. It lies in the narrow valley of the River Hawen, which falls as a waterfall near the middle of the villag ...

, Llanina,

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and Penbryn. It is named after the valley of the River Aeron. It has an estimated population of 7,734. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge, one Associate Priest and one Curate.

Lampeter Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Betws Bledrws, Betws Leucu, Blaenpennal, Cellan, Cwmann, Gartheli,

Lampeter Lampeter (; (formal); ''Llambed'' (colloquial)) is a town, community and electoral ward in Ceredigion, Wales, at the confluence of the Afon Dulas with the River Teifi. It is the third largest urban area in Ceredigion, after Aberystwyth and C ...

, Llanbadarn Odwyn,

Llanddewi Brefi Llanddewi Brefi () is a village, parish and Community (Wales), community of approximately 500 people in Ceredigion, Wales. The village is notable for the famous Synod of Brefi held here in the sixth century. A number of miraculous events are sa ...

, Llanfair Clydogau,

Llangeitho Llangeitho is a village and community (Wales), community on the upper River Aeron in Ceredigion, Wales, about four miles (6 km) west of Tregaron and north of Lampeter. Its population of 874 in 2001 fell to 819 at the 2011 census. Nonconformism ...

, Llangybi, Llanllwni, Llanwenog, Llanwnnen,

Llanybydder Llanybydder (, formerly spelt ''Llanybyther'', is a market town and Community (Wales), community straddling the River Teifi in Carmarthenshire, West Wales. At the United Kingdom Census 2011, 2011 Census, the population of the community was 1638 ...

, Llanycrwys, Maestir, Pencarreg, Pontrhydfendigaid, Silian, Strata Florida, Tregaron and Ystrad Meurig. It is named after Lampeter, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 13,668. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests. ¹original dedication to St Llonio ²original dedication to St Michael ³original dedication to St Gwynin or Gwnnen ⁴original dedication to St Callwen

Archdeaconry of Carmarthen

Bro Aman Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of

Ammanford Ammanford ( ) is a town and community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. At the 2021 United Kingdom census, 2021 census the community had a population of 5,445, and the wider built up area had a population of 8,285. Ammanford is se ...

All Saints, Ammanford St Michael, Betws, Brynaman, Cwmaman, Cwm-Coch, Cwmllynfell, Llandybie, Llandyfan, Pont Aman and Tai'rgwaith. It is named after the

River Amman The River Amman () is a river of south Wales, which joins the River Loughor at Pantyffynnon. The source of the Amman is on the Black Mountain. The river name is said to derived from the Welsh word ' "pig, piglet", reflecting the way in whic ...

. It has an estimated population of 28,888. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate.

Bro Caerfyrddin Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of

, Bronwydd, Capel y Groes,

Christ Church, Carmarthen St John, Carmarthen St Peter, Cwmduad, Cynwyl Elfed, Llangynnwr, Llanllawddog,

Llanpumsaint Llanpumsaint (; Welsh "Llan" church + "pum" five + "saint" saint(s)) is a village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. In the 2001 UK Census, Llanpumsaint community had a population of 595. It is not to be confused with Pumsaint, a small v ...

and Llannewydd. It is named after

. It has an estimated population of 22,021. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate. ¹dedication to SS Celynin, Ceitho, Gwyn, Gwyno, and Gwynoro

Bro Cydweli Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Cwmffrwd, Cydweli St Mary, Cydweli St Teilo, Ferryside, Llanarthne,

Llanddarog Llanddarog () is a community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales.The community population at the 2011 census was 1,198., and includes the villages of Cwmisfael, Mynyddcerrig and Porthyrhyd. The community is bordered by the communities of: L ...

Llandyfaelog Llandyfaelog () is a community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. According to the 2001 census the community has a population of 1,272, of which 71.88 percent are Welsh speaking. The population at the 2011 Census had increased to 1,304. The ...

Llangyndeyrn Llangyndeyrn () is a village, community and electoral ward in the River Gwendraeth valley, Carmarthenshire, in Dyfed region of West Wales, United Kingdom. The village name is often spelt as Llangendeirne. In 2011 the community had a populati ...

, Llansaint and St Ishmael's. It is named after

Kidwelly Kidwelly () is a town and community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, southwest Wales, approximately northwest of the most populous town in the county, Llanelli. At the 2021 United Kingdom census, 2021 census the community had a population ...

, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 9,213. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge.

Bro Dinefwr Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Brechfa, Carmel, Cwrt-Henri, Felin-Gwm, Llandeilo Fawr, Llanegwad,

Llanfihangel Aberbythych Llanfihangel Aberbythych () is a Community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The population recorded at the United Kingdom Census 2011, 2011 census was 1,344. It is bordered by Llangathen, Llandeilo, Dyffryn Cennen, Llandybie, Gorsl ...

, Llanfihangel Rhos-Y-Corn, Llanfihangel-Uwch-Gwili, Llanfynydd, Llangathen, Maesteilo, Pontargothi and Taliaris. (Llandeilo, Maesteilo and Taliaris were originally part of a separate grouping and joined the Ministry Area later.) It is named after Dinefwr Castle. It has an estimated population of 7,152. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and two Assistant Curates. ¹originally a private church and transferred to the Church in Wales in the 1930s

Bro Dyfri Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Abergorlech, Capel Dewi Sant,

Cilycwm Cilycwm (, ) is a village, parish and community (Wales), community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The community population taken at the United Kingdom Census 2011, 2011 census was 487. Cilycwm lies on the west bank of Afon Gwenlais, a tribu ...

Cynwyl Gaeo Cynwyl Gaeo is a parish and community located in rural Carmarthenshire, Wales, near the boundary with Ceredigion, in the upper Cothi valley about halfway between Lampeter and Llandovery. The population of the community at the United Kingdom Ce ...

, Gwynfe, Llanddeusant, Llandingat, Llanfair (?),

Llanfair-Ar-Y-Bryn Llanfair-y-bryn is a Community (Wales), community and Church in Wales parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Covering an area of some 95 km², it lies along and to the northwest and southeast of the A483 road, A483 Swansea to Chester road immedi ...

, Llangadog, Llansadwrn, Llansawel, Llanwrda, Manordeilo,

Myddfai Myddfai () is a small village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is situated south of Llandovery in the Brecon Beacons, and has a population of 415, decreasing to 398 at the 2011 census. The village is a popular tourist destination on ...

Rhandirmwyn Rhandirmwyn (or Rhandir-mwyn) is a small village in the north east of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Located in the upper Towy valley, 3 km north of Cilycwm village, it extends on both sides of the river. It lies in the parish of Llanfair-ar-y-bry ...

Talley Talley (, historically ) is a village and Community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The population taken at the United Kingdom Census 2011, 2011 census was 494. The community is bordered by the communities of: Llansawel; Cynwyl ...

and Ystrad-Ffin. It is named after

Llandovery Llandovery (; ) is a market town and community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It lies on the River Tywi and at the junction of the A40 road, A40 and A483 road, A483 roads, about north-east of Carmarthen, north of Swansea and w ...

, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 8,518. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests. ¹original dedication to SS Potolius & Notolius

Bro Glannau Tywyn Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of

Burry Port Burry Port () is a port town and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, on the River Loughor, Loughor estuary (Moryd Llwchwr), to the west of Llanelli and south-east of Kidwelly. Its population was recorded at 5,680 in the 2001 census and 6,156 ...

, Llandyry, Pen-Bre and Pwll. These parishes were originally part of Bro Gwendraeth but split off in. It is named after. It has an estimated population of. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge.

Bro Gwendraeth Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Capel Ifan, Cross Hands, Gors-Las, Llanedi,

Llannon Llannon is a village, community and electoral ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is located on the A476 road south east of the county town, Carmarthen, between Tumble and Swiss Valley. The community of Llannon contains Llannon village, Tu ...

, Pont-Iets, Pontyberem, Saron, Tumble and Tycroes. It is named after the River Gwendraeth. It has an estimated population, together with Bro Glannau Tywyn (which split off later) of 43,785. As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge and two Associate Priests. ¹original dedication to St Sulien

Bro Lliedi Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Dafen, Felin-Foel, Hendy,

Llanelli ; ) is a market town and community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire and the Preserved counties of Wales, preserved county of Dyfed, Wales. It is on the estuary of the River Loughor and is the largest town in the Principal areas of Wales, ...

St Elli, Llanelli St Peter,

Llangennech Llangennech (; ) is a village and community (Wales), community in the area of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, which covers an area of . It is governed by Llangennech Community Council and Carmarthenshire County Council. Llangennech is also t ...

and

Llwynhendy Llwynhendy (sometimes spelled Llwyn-Hendy), is a village and ward near the town of Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The ward, which includes the village, as well as Cefncaeau, parts of Cwmcarnhywel and parts of Bryn and Penceilogi, had a popu ...

. It is named after the River Lliedi. It has an estimated population of 47,843. As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge and one Associate Priest.

Bro Sancler Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Abernant,

Laugharne Laugharne () is a town on the south coast of Carmarthenshire, Wales, lying on the estuary of the River Tâf. The Ancient borough#Charters, ancient borough of Laugharne Township () with its #Laugharne Corporation, Corporation and Charter is a ...

, Llanboidy, Llanddowror, Llanfihangel Abercywyn,

Llangynin is a village and community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The population of the community taken at the 2011 census was 284. St Cynin's church is a grade II* listed building which stands some 2 km south of the centre of the village. ...

, Llangynog, Llan-Llwch, Llansteffan, Meidrim, Merthyr,

St Clears St Clears ( ; ) is a town on the River Taf and a community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. At the 2011 census, the population was 2,995. The community includes the small settlements of Bancyfelin and Pwlltrap. It is bordered by the Carmarthenshire t ...

and Tre-Lech A'r Betws. It is named after

. It has an estimated population of 9,101. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge, one Associate Priest and one Assistant Curate. ¹original dedication to St Michael

Archdeaconry of St Davids

Daugleddau Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Ambleston,

Bletherston Bletherston () is a small settlement and parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is in the middle of eastern Pembrokeshire, north of Narberth and northeast of Haverfordwest. The parish includes the village of Penffordd. Together with the parishes ...

, Camrose,

Haverfordwest Haverfordwest ( , ; ) is the county town of Pembrokeshire, Wales, and the most populous urban area in Pembrokeshire with a population of 14,596 in 2011. It is also a Community (Wales), community consisting of 12,042 people, making it the secon ...

St Martin, Haverfordwest St Mary,

Llawhaden Llawhaden () is a village, parish and community (Wales), community in mid-Pembrokeshire, West Wales, historically in the Hundred (country subdivision), Hundred of Dungleddy (hundred), Dungleddy (). The community (Wales), community of Llawhaden i ...

, Prendergast, Rudbaxton, Spittal, St Dogwells, Trefgarn, Uzmaston, Walton East and Wiston. It is named after the

River Cleddau The River Cleddau () consists of the Eastern and Western Cleddau rivers in Pembrokeshire, west Wales. They unite to form the Daugleddau estuary and the harbour of Milford Haven Waterway. The name of the combined estuary – the Daugleddau � ...

. It has an estimated population of 21,119. As of September 2024 it was served by four Priests in Charge, one Pioneer Priest and one Active Retired Non-Stipendiary Minister.

East Landsker Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Clunderwen,

Clydau Clydau (sometimes Clydaï or Clydey) is a community (Wales), community and parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Name The meaning of the Welsh placename is uncertain, although the church is now dedicated to St. Clydaï, an alleged daughter of Brychan. ...

, Cyffig, Eglwys Gymyn, Lampeter Velfrey, Llanboidy,

Llanddewi Velfrey Llanddewi Velfrey (also spelled ''Llandewi Velfrey'' or ''Llan-ddewi-vel-vre''; ) is a village, parish and Community (Wales), community of Pembrokeshire in West Wales. Historically it was in the Narberth Hundred. The village is in Lampeter Vale, ...

, Llandysilio,

Llanfyrnach Llanfyrnach () is a village and parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The village is in the electoral ward and community (Wales), community of Crymych. The village of Crymych and the hamlets of Hermon, Pembrokeshire, Hermon, Glandwr, Pembrokeshire, G ...

, Llanglydwen, Llanmiloe, Llanwinio, Mynachlogddu, Narberth St Catherine and

Whitland Whitland (, , or , , from the medieval ) is a town and Community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Geography The Whitland Community (Wales), community is bordered by the communities of: Henllanfallteg; Llanboidy; and Eglwyscummin, a ...

. It is named after the Landsker Line. It has an estimated population of 11,217. As of September 2024 it was served by five Priests in Charge.

Greater Dewisland Ministry Area

This was formed in 2017 by the union of the parishes of

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, Grandston, Hayscastle, Jordanston, Llanhywel,

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, Mathry, Nolton and Roch, Nolton, Nolton and Roch, Roch, Solva, St Elvis, Pembrokeshire, St Elvis, St Lawrence, St Nicholas and Whitchurch, Pembrokeshire, Whitchurch. It is named after the historical area of Dewisland. It has an estimated population of 5,747. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge and three Associate Priests.

Narberth and Tenby Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Amroth, Begelly, Gumfreston, Jeffreyston, Lawrenny, Loveston, Ludchurch, Manorbier, Minwear, Narberth St Andrew, New Hedges, Penally, Reynoldston, Robeston Wathen, St Florence, St Issell's, Templeton, Pembrokeshire, Templeton, Tenby St Julian, Tenby St Mary and East Williamston. It is named after Narberth and Tenby, the two major towns. It has an estimated population of 21,599. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge, one Assistant Curate and one Active Retired Non-Stipendiary Minister. ¹original dedication to St Nicholas

Roose Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Burton, Pembrokeshire, Burton, Dale, Pembrokeshire, Dale, Freystrop, Hakin, Haroldston West, Herbrandston, Hubberston Holy Spirit, Hubberston St David, Johnston, Pembrokeshire, Johnston, Llangwm, Pembrokeshire, Llangwm, Llanstadwell, Llanstadwel, Marloes, Milford Haven St Katherine, Milford Haven St Peter, Neyland, Robeston West, Rosemarket, St Brides, St Ishmaels, St Ishmael's, Steynton, Talbenny, Walton West and Walwyn Castle. It is named after the historical area of Roose Hundred, Roose. It has an estimated population of 29,405. As of September 2024 it was served by five Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests.

South West Pembrokeshire Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Angle, Pembrokeshire, Angle, Bosherston, Carew, Pembrokeshire, Carew, Cosheston, Hundleton, Lamphey, Monkton, Pembroke, Monkton, Nash, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock St John, Pembroke Dock St Patrick, Pembroke Dock St Teilo, Redberth, St Twynnells and Stackpole Elidor. It has an estimated population of 22,718. As of September 2024 it was served by four Priests in Charge and one Associate Priest. ¹original dedication to St Tyfei ²original dedication to St Nicholas ³original dedication to St James ⁴original dedication to St John the Baptist

The Cathedral Ministry Area

This was formed from the parish of St Davids. It has an estimated population of 1,772. As of September 2024 it was served by one Dean, one Sub-Dean and one Canon Pastor.

West Cemaes Ministry Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Castlebythe, Castle Bythe, Dinas, Fishguard, Henry's Moat, Letterston, Little Newcastle, Llanfair Nant-Y-Gof, Llangolman, Llanllawer, Llanwnda, Pembrokeshire, Llanwnda, Llanychaer, Llanychar, Llanychlwydog, Llys y Fran, Llys-Y-Fran, Maenclochog, Manorowen, Morfil, New Moat, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Newport, Pontfaen and Puncheston. It is named after the historical area of Cemais (Dyfed), Cemais. It has an estimated population of 12,033. As of September 2024 it was served by. ¹original dedication to St Sulien

Dedications

Medieval churches

* All Saints' Day, All Saints: ''Capelgwynfe'', Llansaint, Walton West * True Cross, Holy Cross: Llechryd, ''Y Mwnt'' * Holy Martyrs of Mathry: Mathry * Saint Afan, St Afan: Llanafan * Aidan of Lindisfarne, St Aidan: Llawhaden * Ailbe of Emly, St Ailbe: St Elvis * Andrew the Apostle, St Andrew: Bayvil, Moylegrove, Narberth, Robeston West * St Arthen: Llanarthney * St Bledrws: Betwsbledrws * Brigid of Kildare, St Bridget: ''Llanfraed'', Llansantffraed, St Brides * Brynach, St Brynach: Cwmyreglwys, Henry's Moat, Llanboidy, Llanfyrnach, Nevern, ''Pontfaen'' * Cadoc, St Cadog: Llangadog * Saint Callwen, St Callwen: Cellan * Saint Canna, St Canna: Llangan * St Cannen: Cilcennin * Saint Caradoc, St Caradog: Lawrenny * Carantoc, St Carantoc: Llangrannog * St Caron: Tregaron * St Cathen: Llangathen * Catherine of Alexandria, St Catherine: Granston * St Cawrdaf: Jordanston * Ceitho, St Ceitho: Llangeitho * SS Celynin, Ceitho, Gwyn, Gwynno, Gwyno, and Gwynoro: ''Llanpumsaint'' * Cennych, St Cennych: Llangennech * SS Cewydd & Peter: Steynton * St Clydai: Clydey * Clydwyn, St Clydwyn: Llanglydwen * Colman, St Colman: Capelcolman, ''Llangolman'' * Cristiolus, St Cristiolus: Eglwyswrw, Penrydd * St Cwrdaf: Llanwrda * Cybi, St Cybi: Llangybi * St Cyffig: Cyffig * St Cynfelyn: Llangynfelyn * St Cynin: Llangynin * Cynllo, St Cynllo: Llangoedmor, Llangynllo, Nantcwnlle * Cynog ap Brychan, St Cynog: ''Llangynog'' * St Cynon: ''Capelcynon'' * St Cynwyl: Aberporth, Cynwylcaio, ''Cynwylelfed'' * St Cynyr: Llangunnor * Saint David, St David: ''Abergorlech'', Abergwili, Bangorteifi, Betws, ''Blaenpenal'', Blaenporth, Brawdy, Bridell, ''Capeldewi'', Henfynyw, ''Henllan'', ''Henllanamgoed'', Hubberston, Llanarth, Llanddewiaberarth, Llanddewibrefi, Llanddewiefelffre, ''Llanllawer'', Llanychaer, Llanychlwydog, Llanycrwys, Manordeifi, Meidrim, Prendergast, St Davids, Whitchurch * SS David, Teilo & Padarn: ''Llantrisant'' * Decuman, St Decuman: Rhoscrowther * Deiniol, St Deiniol: Llanddeiniol, ''Pembroke'' * St Dingat: Llandovery * Dogmael, St Dogmael or Dogfael: Meline, ''Mynachlogddu'', St Dogmaels, St Dogwells * Dyfan, St Dyfan: ''Llandyfan'' * St Edi or Edith: Llanedi * St Edrin: Llanedren * Saint Egwad, St Egwad: Llanegwad, Llanfynydd * St Elidyr: Amroth, Crunwere, ''East Williamston,'' Ludchurch * Saint Elli, St Ellyw: Llanelli * Florentius of Peterborough, St Florentius: St Florence * Saint Gelert, St Gelert: Llangeler * Saint Giles, St Giles: Upton * St Gwenog or Gwynog: Llanwenog, St Twynnells * St Gwnnen or Gwynin: Llanwnnen * St Gwnnws: Llanwnnws * Gwrddelw, St Gwrddelw: ''Gartheli'' * St Gwyndaf: Llanwnda * Gwynno, St Gwynno: Llanwinio * Hilary of Poitiers, St Hilary or Saint Ilar, St Ilar: Llanilar * St Hychan: Llanychaearn * Hywel the Great, St Hywel: Llanhowel * Illtud, St Illtud: Llantood, Pembrey * Saint Ina, St Ina: ''Llanina'' * Isfael, St Isfael: Boulston, Camrose, Lambston, Rosemarket, St Ishmaels (Carmarthenshire), St Ishmaels (Pembrokeshire), Uzmaston * Saint Issel, St Issel: Haroldston St Issells, St Issells * James the Great, St James: Dale, Manorbier, Reynalton, Stackpole, Walwyn's Castle * SS Jeffrey & Oswald of Worcester, Oswald: Jeffreyston * Jerome, St Jerome: Llangwm * John the Baptist, St John the Baptist: Betwsifan, ''Capelifan'', Carew Cheriton, Morvil, Slebech, ''Ysbytycynfyn'', Ysbytyystwyth, Ystradmeurig * Julian the Hospitaller, St Julian: ''Tenby'' * Justinian of Ramsey Island, St Justinian: Freystrop, Llanstinian, ''St Davids'' * St Kentigern: Llangyndeyrn * Keyne, St Keyne: ''Llangain'' * Saint Lawrence, St Lawrence: Gumfreston, ''Marros'', Wolfscastle, Yerbeston * Leonard of Noblac, St Leonard: Loveston * St Llawddog: Cenarth, Cilgerran, Felindre, ''Llanllawddog'', Manordeifi * St Llonio: Llanllwni * St Llwchaiarn: Newquay * Saint Lucia, St Lucy: Abernant, ''Betwsleucu'' * Máedóc of Ferns, St Maedoc: Haroldston West, Nolton * Saint Maelog, St Maelog: Llandyfaelog * St Mallteg: Llanfallteg * Marcellus of Tangier, St Marcellus: Martletwy * St Margaret Marloes: Eglwyscummin, ''Pendine'' * Martin of Tours, St Martin: Clarbeston, Haverfordwest, ''Merthyr'' * Mary, mother of Jesus, St Mary: Ambleston, Angle, Begelly, Bletherston, Brongwyn, Burton, Cardigan, Carmarthen, ''Cilgwyn'', ''Coedcanlas'', Fishguard, Haverfordwest, ''Hayscastle'', Herbrandston, Kidwelly, Llanfairarybryn, Llanfairclydogau, Llanfairnantgwyn, Llanfairnantygof, Llanfairorllwyn, Llanfairtreflygen, ''Llanllwch'', ''Llanybri'', Maenclochog, Manorowen, Nash, Newport, Pembroke, ''Pencader'', Puncheston, Pwllcrochan, ''Redberth'', Roch, Spittal, Talbenny, Tenby, Trefilan, Walton East, Warren * SS Mary & Curig: Llanboidy * Mary Magdalene, St Mary Magdalene: St Clears, Wiston * St Meilyr: ''Llysyfran'' * Michael (archangel), St Michael: Bosherston, Castlebythe, Castlemartin, Ciliauaeron, Cilycwm, Cosheston, Laugharne, Llandre-egremont, Llanfihangelaberbythych, Llanfihangelabercywyn, Llanfihangelararth, Llanfihangelcilfargen, Llanfigangelcroesfeini, Llanfihangelgenaurglyn, Llanfihangellledrod, Llanfihangelpenbedw, Llanfihangelrhostie, ''Llanfihangelrhosycorn'', ''Llanfihangeluwchgwili'', Llanfihangelycreuddyn, Llanfihangelystrad, Llannewydd, ''Mounton'', Myddfai, Pembroke, Penbryn, Pencarreg, Rudbaxton, Treffgarne, Tremain, Troedyraur, Whitechurch * Saint Nicholas, St Nicholas: Monington, Monkton, New Moat, Penally, St Nicholas * Saint Non, St Non: Llanerchaeron, Llannon, Llanycefn * Oudoceus, St Oudoceus: Llandawke * St Padarn: Llanbadarnfawr, Llanbadarnodwyn, Llanbadarntrefeglwys * Paul Aurelian, St Paulinus: ''Ystradffin'' * Saint Peter, St Peter: Carmarthen, Hasguard, Johnston, Lampeter, Lampeter Velfrey, Little Newcastle, Llanybydder, Marloes * Saint Petroc, St Petroc: St Petrox, Y Ferwig * SS Philip the Apostle, Philip & James the Less, James (the Less): Cilymaenllwyd * SS Potolius & Notolius: ''Llanddeusant'' * St Reithan: Llanrheithan * Saint Rhian, St Rhian: Llanrhian * St Rhystyd: Llanrhystyd * Sadwrn, St Sadwrn: ''Llansadwrn'' * Saturnin, St Saturnin: Llansadwrnen * St Sawyl: Llansawel * Saint Stephen, St Stephen: Llansteffan * Saint Sulien, St Sulien: Letterston, Silian * Pope Sylvester I, St Sylvester: ''Llandyssulfed'' * Saint Teilo, St Teilo: Brechfa, Cilrhedyn, Crinow, Llanddowror, Llandeilo, Llandeiloabercywyn, Llandeilollwydiarth, Llandeloy, Trelecharbetws * Thomas Becket, St Thomas Becket: Haverfordwest, ''Milford Haven'', St Dogmaels * Tudwal, St Tudwal: Llanstadwell * St Twrog: Llanddarog * St Tybie: Llandybie * Tyfanog, St Tyfanog: ''Ramsey Island'' * Saint Tyfei, St Tyfei: Lamphey, Llandyfeisant * St Tyfriog: Llandyfriog * St Tygwydd: Llandygwydd * Tysilio, St Tysilio: Llandysilio, Llandysiliogogo * Tysul, St Tysul: Llandysul * Saint Ursula, St Ursula: Llangwyryfon * Vitalis of Savigny, St Vitalis: ''Dihewyd'' * St Womar: Minwear * ''No dedication/dedication unknown'': ''Castellan'', ''Castelldwyran'', Hodgeston, ''Llandyry,'' Newton North, Robeston Wathen

Post-medieval churches

* All Saints: Ammanford (1915), Llanelli (1872), Llangorwen (1841) * Jesus, Christ Church: Carmarthen (1869), Garnant (1842), Llanelli (1887) * Holy Cross: Peniel (1887) * Holy Spirit in Christianity, Holy Spirit: Hubberston (1971) * Trinity, Holy Trinity: Aberaeron (1835), Aberystwyth (1886), Cross Inn (1871), Felinfoel (1857), Llanybri (1851), Mydroilyn (1890), Newcastle Emlyn (1842), Pontargothi (1865), Pwll (1903), Taliaris (C17th) * St Aidan: Solva (1879) * Saint Alban, St Alban: Cwmduad (C19th/20th), Llanelli (1915) * Saint Anne, St Anne: Cross Hands (1939), Cwmffrwd (1866), New Hedges (1854), Penparcau (1910) * Saint Barbara, St Barbara: Llanmiloe (1930s) * Barnabas, St Barnabas: Felindre (1862), Llanelli (1872), Rhandirmwyn (1877) * St Brynach: Dinas Cross (1861) * St Catherine: Brynaman (1881), Princes Gate (1888) * SS Catherine & Peter: Milford Haven (1808) * St Celynnin: Bronwydd (1894) * Clement of Rome, St Clement: Neyland (1899) * St David: Blaencelyn (1894), Capelbangor (1839), Carmarthen (1837), Carregwen (1898), Clunderwen (1860), Hendy (C19th), Hundleton (1908), Llanelli (1892), Llanwrda (1904), Llwynhendy (1882), Nebo (1913), Pontrhydfendigaid (1900), Saron (1939), Tairgwaith (1913), Talgarreg (1899), Talybont (1909) * Edmund the Martyr, St Edmund: Tycroes (1914) * St James (or Iago): Cwmann (1890), Pontarfynach (1896), Rhos (1903) * St John the Baptist: Slebech (1840), Ysbytyystwyth (1876) * John the Evangelist, St John the Evangelist: Carmarthen (1890), Felingwm (1896), Llanelli (1887), Maesteilo (1903), Pembroke Dock (1848), Penrhyncoch (1882), Pontsian (1885), Sarnau (1889), Templeton (1862), Tirydail (1911) * St Lleian: Gorslas (1879) * Margaret the Virgin, St Margaret: Cwmllynfell (1905), Ford (1627), Glanaman (1907) * Mark the Evangelist, St Mark: Cwmcoch (C19th/20th), Gwenlli (1897) * St Mary: Aberystwyth (1866), Bancyffordd (1899), Burry Port (1877), Carmel (C19th), Cwmgors (1886), Cwrthenri (1832/1930s), Cynghordy (1883), Hakin (1890), Maestir (1880), Pontyates (1911), Strata Florida (C16th), Whitland (1853) * Matthew the Apostle, St Matthew: Borth (1879), Goginan (1871) * St Michael: Aberystwyth (1787), Ammanford (1882), Dafen (1874), Eglwysfach (1623), Eglwysnewydd (1620), Llanfihangelabercywyn (1848), Talley (1550) * Saint Patrick, St Patrick: Pennar (1895) * Paul the Apostle, St Paul: Cwmifor (1854), Llanelli (1851) * St Peter: Elerch (1868), Goodwick (1874), Llanelli (1869) * St Sulien: Cribyn (1894), Tumble (1888) * St Teilo: Mynyddygarreg (1890), Pembroke Dock (1903) * Thomas the Apostle, St Thomas: Ferryside (1828), Pontaman (1890) * Tydfil, St Tydfil: Llechryd (1878) * ''No dedication/dedication unknown'': Capeltygwydd (1890)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Diocese Of Saint Davids Dioceses of the Church in Wales, Saint Davids

History

Archdeaconries and deaneries

List of churches

Archdeaconry of Cardigan

Aberystwyth Ministry Area

Bro Aeron Mydr Ministry Area

Bro Padarn Ministry Area

Bro Teifi Ministry Area

Bro Wyre Ministry Area

Dyffryn Teifi Ministry Area

Glyn Aeron Ministry Area

Lampeter Ministry Area

Archdeaconry of Carmarthen

Bro Aman Ministry Area

Bro Caerfyrddin Ministry Area

Bro Cydweli Ministry Area

Bro Dinefwr Ministry Area

Bro Dyfri Ministry Area

Bro Glannau Tywyn Ministry Area

Bro Gwendraeth Ministry Area

Bro Lliedi Ministry Area

Bro Sancler Ministry Area

Archdeaconry of St Davids

Daugleddau Ministry Area

East Landsker Ministry Area

Greater Dewisland Ministry Area

Narberth and Tenby Ministry Area

Roose Ministry Area

South West Pembrokeshire Ministry Area

The Cathedral Ministry Area

West Cemaes Ministry Area

Dedications

Medieval churches

Post-medieval churches

See also

References