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Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Episcopal

‘Episcopal’ refers to the role or ministry of a bishop. So an episcopal church is one in which oversight is entrusted to a bishop. Like many others, the Church in Wales is an episcopal church.

Home News Notice of Sacred Synod meeting

Notice of Sacred Synod meeting

Provincial news Posted: 3 April 2024

On 19 January 2024 I announced my intention to appoint the Reverend Canon David Thomas Morris as Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Bangor.

The Constitution of the Church in Wales requires this appointment to be confirmed by the diocesan bishops meeting in Sacred Synod, and notice is given that the bishops will meet in Sacred Synod to confirm the election of the Reverend Canon David Thomas Morris as Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Bangor at Newport Cathedral on Wednesday 17 April 2024 at 6pm.

This will be a public meeting and, should any member of the Church in Wales wish to draw to the bishops' attention any matter in relation to this episcopal appointment, they are invited to attend the meeting in person.

The Most Reverend Andrew John

Archbishop of Wales