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New First Minister statement by the Archbishop

On behalf of the Church in Wales, I congratulate Rhun ap Iorwerth as he becomes Wales’ next First Minister, and I offer my good wishes to those forming the new Welsh Government.

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Award-winning animated film about Anglesey saints to premiere at Urdd Eisteddfod

A bilingual animated film about two of Wales's most celebrated saints will make its Welsh premiere during Oedfa'r Urdd, the Urdd Eisteddfod's Sunday service, on 24 May 2026 at the Anglesey Showground.

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North Wales dioceses commission new Spiritual Directors

The Diocese of Bangor and the Diocese of St Asaph came together on Tuesday 5 May for the commissioning of new Spiritual Directors and the re-commissioning of those already serving in this ministry.

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Eglwys Glanogwen: 170th anniversary events

Eglwys Glanogwen in Bethesda is marking its 170th anniversary with a programme of community events across May and June 2026.

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South Wales Police appeal for victim-survivors to come forward following Anthony Pierce conviction

The South Wales Police is appealing for victim-survivors to come forward following the conviction of Anthony Pierce for multiple child sex offences.

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Archbishop Welcomes New Senedd Representatives

Following the 2026 Senedd election, Plaid Cymru has emerged as the largest party, and will likely form the next Government within the next few days following a vote in the Senedd.

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Celtic Bishops Conference Held in St Davids

This week, St Davids hosted bishops from our sister churches in Scotland and Ireland for a Celtic Bishops conference – an opportunity for bishops to meet and strengthen the ties between our provinces.

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Farewell to the Venerable Rod Green, Archdeacon of Llandaff

On a beautiful spring afternoon, the Diocese of Llandaff gathered in Llandaff Cathedral to give thanks for the ministry of Archdeacon Rod, who will soon be leaving the diocese to take up his new role as Suffragan Bishop of Stepney in the Diocese of London.

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Farewell to the Dean of Brecon, the Very Rev'd Dr Paul Shackerley

Photographs from Choral Evensong at Brecon Cathedral on Sunday 26 April 2026 — the final service of the Very Rev'd Dr Paul Shackerley as Dean of Brecon after nearly 12 years.

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Worldwide president's flying visit to Swansea for Mothers' Union celebrations

The worldwide president of the Mothers' Union made a flying visit to Swansea on Friday 10 April, as part of a tour of Welsh dioceses ahead of the Church in Wales Governing Body meeting in Llandudno.

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