New deacons and priests to be ordained across Wales this weekend

Hundreds of people will pack into cathedrals across Wales this weekend to welcome new priests and deacons in a series of ordination services.

A former animal rescuer, an ex-headteacher, a retired prison governor and a reality tv contestant are among 35 people who will begin new lives serving in the Church in Wales after several years of training. They will be ordained by their bishop in front of their families, friends, colleagues and community members in joyful services which are open to all.

Of the 35 candidates, 15 will be ordained as deacons and 20 as priests.

The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John, says, “Today we rejoice in the calling and licensing of those being ordained. It is a moment of deep joy for the Church in Wales to welcome new priests and deacons. In each of you, we witness Christ at work — guiding, inspiring and equipping you for service. We pray that your ministries will be fruitful, joyful and filled with grace and we pray for you and your families. Thank you for the gifts you bring to our churches and communities.”

The ordinands are named below, with details of where they will serve.

Click on the links to the diocesan websites to find out more about them.

St Asaph Cathedral, June 28, 10am

Deacons

• David Dobbs, Estuaryand Mountain Mission Area
• Jampa King, Dyffryn Clwyd Mission Area
• Sharon Morgan, Hope Street
• Ian Williams, Estuary and Mountain Mission Area
• Glyn Wise, Aled Mission Area

Priests

• Pam Hallam, Offa Mission Area

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Saint Deiniol’s Cathedral, June 28, 11am

Deacons

• Karen Morris, Bro Dwylan Ministry Area

Priests

• Andy Broadbent, Bro Dwylan Ministry Area

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St Davids Cathedral, June 28, 10.30am

Deacons

• Josephine Dean, LMA and United Benefice of Bro Sanclêr
• Sally Farah, LMA and United Benefice of Bro Aman

Priests

• Nicola Davies, LMA and United Benefice of Bro Aman
• Liz Jones, LMA and United Benefice of Bro Caerfyrddin
• Rhian Morgan, LMA and United Benefice of Bro Dinefwr
• Dr Romola Parish, LMA and United Benefice of Dyffryn Teifi
• Luke Spencer, LMA and United Benefice of Daugleddau
• Sally Williams, LMA and United Benefice of Daugleddau

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Llandaff Cathedral. Ordinations to the Priesthood, June 28, 11am. Ordinations to the Diaconate, 29 June, 3pm.

Deacons

• Rachel Petley, East Vale Ministry Area
• Susannah Peppiatt, Penarth Ministry Area
• Philip Burman, Pedair Afon Ministry Area
• Sarah Steadman, Cynon Valley South Ministry Area

Priests

• Henry Grover, Taff Wenallt Ministry Area
• Dr Sue Hurrell, West Cardiff Ministry Area
• Dr Lee Gonzalez, Heritage Coast Ministry Area
• Chris Kitching, Cowbridge Ministry Area
• Lisa Spratt, Llynfi & Upper Afan Valleys Ministry Area
• Charis Britton, St Mark's, Gabalfa
• Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, Eglwys Dewi Sant, Caerdydd
• Sian Parker, West Cardiff Ministry Area

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Newport Cathedral, June 28, 10.30am

Deacons

• Ceri Ann Jones, Cwmbran Ministry Area

Priests

• Liane Chalmers, St Illtyd Ministry Area
• Marlwyn Nixon, Cwmbran Ministry Area

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Brecon Cathedral, June 28, 2pm

Deacons

• Vicky Claridge, Irfon, Wye and Edw Ministry Area
• Lizbeth Matthews, Brecon and Epynt Ministry Area

Priests

• Darran Hickery, Penderi Ministry Area
• Sr Sonia Parkin, Mumbles Ministry Area

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