Diocese of St Davids

Diocese of St Davids

Esgobaeth Tyddewi
Sable, a cross Or with five cinquefoils sable
Coat of arms
Flag of the Diocese of St Davids
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Location
Ecclesiastical provinceWales
ArchdeaconriesSt Davids, Cardigan, Carmarthen
HeadquartersDiocesan Office, Abergwili, Carmarthen
Information
CathedralSt Davids Cathedral
Current leadership
BishopDorrien Davies, Bishop of St Davids
DeanSarah Rowland Jones
ArchdeaconsPaul Mackness, Archdeacon of St Davids
Mones Farah, Archdeacon Missioner
Eileen Davies, Archdeacon of Cardigan
Matthew Hill, Archdeacon-designate of Carmarthen
Map
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Website
stdavids.churchinwales.org.uk

The Diocese of St Davids is a diocese of the Church in Wales, a church of the Anglican Communion. The diocese covers the historic extent of Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, together with a small part of western Glamorgan. The episcopal see is the Cathedral Church of St David in the City of St Davids, Pembrokeshire. The present cathedral, which was begun in 1181, stands on the site of a monastery founded in the 6th century by Saint David.

The diocese is divided into the three archdeaconries of St Davids, Carmarthen and Cardigan (additionally, Mones Farah serves as Archdeacon Missioner). The bishop's residence is Llys Esgob in Abergwili, Carmarthenshire.

History

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An engraving of St David's Cathedral c.1790 with an account of its 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 Annales Cambriae and Brut y Tywysogion (Rolls Series).

Originally corresponding with the boundaries of Dyfed (Demetia), St Davids eventually comprised all the country south of the River Dyfi and west of the English border, with the exception of the greater part of Glamorganshire, in all some 3,500 square miles (9,100 km2). Until 1852 the diocese also included some parishes in Herefordshire.

The diocese assumed its current extent in 1923, when the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon was created from the eastern part of the diocese.[1]

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.[2] On 17 October 2023, Dorrien Davies, Archdeacon of Carmarthen, was elected to become the next Bishop; the confirmation 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.[3]

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.[4]

Archdeaconries and deaneries

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Archdeaconry Deanery/mission area Churches Population People/church
Cardigan Aberystwyth 5 14,581 2,916
Bro Aeron Mydr 12 5,379 448
Bro Padarn 14 17,003 1,215
Bro Teifi 18 16,698 928
Bro Wyre 8 4,403 550
Dyffryn Teifi 17 13,695 806
Glyn Aeron 10 8,181 818
Lampeter 22 14,120 642
Carmarthen Bro Aman 11 28,464 2,588
Bro Caerfyrddin 11 20,755 1,887
Bro Cydweli 10 11,262 1,126
Bro Dinefwr 11 4,863 442
Bro Dyfri 18 9,119 507
Bro Gwendraeth 14 35,641 2,546
Bro Lliedi 6 50,258 8,376
Bro Sancler 11 8,400 764
St Davids Daugleddau 13 20,319 1,563
East Landsker 14 8,513 608
Greater Dewisland 13 5,527 425
Narberth and Tenby 19 21,978 1,157
Roose 22 27,896 1,268
South West Pembrokeshire 14 22,385 1,599
The Cathedral 1 1,841 1,841
West Cemaes 17 11,616 683
Total/average 317 387,550 1,223

On 12 August 2018,[5] Mones Farah was collated as an extra archdeacon without a territorial archdeaconry: the Archdeacon for New Church Communities;[6] on 1 March 2024, he was re-licensed with the new title "Archdeacon Missioner".[7][8]

Mones Anton Farah (born 1964) is a Palestinian-born[9] Anglican priest. He trained for the ministry at Trinity College, Bristol[10] before receiving ordination in the Church in Wales: he was deaconed on 26 June 1988 and priested on 25 June 1989.[11] Farah served his title as assistant curate at Aberystwyth before becoming Chaplain to the University of Wales, Lampeter in 1991. He moved to England in 1998 to become a Team Vicar in Great Baddow, returning to Aberystwyth in 2014 as priest-in-charge. Alongside his current role as archdeacon, he is also a Canon of St Davids Cathedral.[10]

List of churches

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Archdeaconry of Cardigan

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Aberystwyth Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberystwyth Holy Trinity, Aberystwyth St Anne, Aberystwyth St Mary, Aberystwyth St Michael and Llanychaearn.[12] It is named after Aberystwyth. It has an estimated population of 12,795.[13] As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate.[14]

Church Founded (building)
St Michael & All Angels, Aberystwyth C15th (1787) (1832) (1890)
Holy Trinity, Aberystwyth 1886
St Anne, Penparcau 1910
St Mary, Aberystwyth 1866
St Hychan, Llanychaearn APC (1878)

Bro Aeron Mydr Ministry Area

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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.[15] It is named after the River Aeron and its tributary the Afon Mydr. It has an estimated population of 5,321.[16] As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge.[17]

Church Founded (building)
St Cynon, Capel Cynon MC (1820)
St David, Llanarth APC
St David, Talgarreg 1899
St Mark, Gwenlli 1897
St Non, Llanerch Aeron APC (1798)
St Vitalis, Dihewyd APC (1828)
Holy Trinity, Mydroilyn 1890 (1991)
St Michael, Ciliau Aeron APC (C18th)
St Michael, Llanfihangel Ystrad APC (1878)
St Silin, Cribyn 1894
St Hilary, Trefilan2 APC (1882)
Holy Trinity, Cilcennin1 APC/MC (early C19th)
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St Cynllo, Nantcwnlle[18] APC (C19th?)

1original dedication to St Cannen 2original dedication to St Mary

Bro Padarn Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Borth, Capel Bangor, Comins Coch, Eglwysfach, Eglwys Newydd, Elerch, Llanafan-Y-Trawscoed, Llanbadarn Fawr, Llandre, Llanfihangel-Y-Creuddyn, Llangynfelyn, Llantrisant, Penrhyncoch, Pontarfynach, Ponterwyd, Ysbyty Cynfyn and Ysbyty Ystwyth.[19] It is named after St Padarn, to whom the church of Llanbadarn Fawr is dedicated. It has an estimated population of 15,503.[20] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge, one Associate Priest/Focal Minister and one Active Retired Non-Stipendiary Minister.[21]

Church Founded (building)
St Matthew, Borth 1879
St Michael, Eglwysfach c. 1623 (1833)
St Michael, Hafod, Eglwys Newydd 1620 (1803)
St Afan, Llanafan APC (1860)
St Michael, Llanfihangel y Creuddyn APC
St John the Baptist, Ysbyty Cynfyn MC (1827)
SS David, Teilo & Padarn, Llantrisant[22] MC (C19th)
St Padarn, Llanbadarn Fawr APC
St David, Capel Bangor 1839
St Peter, Elerch 1868
St John the Divine, Penrhyncoch 1882
St Michael, Llanfihangel-Genau'r-Glyn APC (1885)
All Saints, Llangorwen 1841
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St Cynfelyn, Llangynfelyn[23] APC
St Matthew, Goginan[24] 1871 pre-2011
St Iago, Pontarfynach[25] 1896 pre-2012
St David, Talybont[26] 1909 2017
(Old) St John the Baptist, Ysbyty Ystwyth APC (c. 1825) c. 2020
(New) St John the Baptist, Ysbyty Ystwyth 1876 2007[27]

Bro Teifi Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aber-Porth, Blaenporth, Bridell, Capel Colman, Cardigan, Castellan, Cilgerran, Eglwyswrw, Llandygwydd, Llanfair Nant-Gwyn, Llanfihangel Penbedw, Llangoedmor, Llechryd, Maenordeifi, Monington, Mwnt, Nevern, Penrhydd, St Dogmael's and Y Ferwig.[28] It is named after the River Teifi. It has an estimated population of 16,468.[29] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests.[30]

Church Founded (building)
St Cynwyl, Aberporth APC (1857)
St David, Blaenporth APC (1859)
St John, Betws Ifan APC (1870)
St Cristiolus, Eglwyswrw APC (1829)
St David, Bridell APC (1887)
St Llawddog, Cilgerran APC (1855)
St Mary, Llanfair Nant-Gwyn APC (1855)
St Tygwydd, Llandygwydd2 APC (1857)
St Tydfil, Llechryd 1878
St Colman, Capel Colman MC (1837)
St David, Carreg-wen, Manordeifi 1898
St Mary, Cardigan APC
St Cynllo, Llangoedmor APC (1832)
Holy Cross, Y Mwnt MC
St Pedrog, Y Ferwig APC (1854)
St Nicholas, Monington APC (1860)
St Thomas the Martyr, St Dogmaels3 APC (1847)
St Brynach, Nevern APC
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St Andrew, Bayvil APC (early C19th) pre-1983
Holy Cross, Llechryd[31] APC c. 1994
St Michael, Tremain APC (1848) 2008
Old St David's, Manordeifi1 APC 1899
St Dogfael, Meline APC (1865) 2017[32]
SS Mynno, David & Andrew, Moylegrove4 APC (1866) C21st[33]
St Michael, Whitechurch APC (1873) 1999[34]
St Michael, Llanfihangel Penbedw APC late C20th
St Illtyd, Llantood APC (1883)
Capel Tygwydd Mission Church 1890 C20th[35]
St Mary, Cilgwyn MC C20th/21st[36]


1original dedication to St Llawddog 2church demolished 2000, services continue in a converted schoolroom.[37] 3original dedication to St Dogmael, then St Mary[38] 4original dedication to St Andrew

Bro Wyre Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Llanddeiniol, Llanfihangel Lledrod, Llangwyryfon, Llanilar, Llanrhystud, Llansantffraed, Llanwnnws, Nebo and Rhostie.[39] It is named after the Afon Wyre. It has an estimated population of 5,125.[40] As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge.[41]

Church Founded (building)
St Deiniol, Llanddeiniol APC (1835)
St Rhystyd, Llanrhystyd APC (1854)
St David, Nebo c. 1913
St Bridget, Llansantffraed APC
St Gwnnws, Llanwnnws APC
St Michael, Llanfihangel Lledrod APC (1827)
St Ursula, Llangwyryfon APC (1880)
St Hilary, Llanilar APC
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St Michael, Llanfihangel Rhostie[42] APC (1882)

Dyffryn Teifi Ministry Area

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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, Pen-Boyr, Pencader, Pontsian, Rhos, Tregroes and Troedyraur.[43] It is named after the valley of the River Teifi. It has an estimated population of 13,728.[44] As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge.[45]

Church Founded (building)
St David, Bangor Teifi APC (1932)
St Ffraid, Llanfraed, Tregroes MC (1858)
St John, Pontsian 1885
St Tysul, Llandysul APC
St Cynllo, Llangynllo APC (1870)
St Mary, Pencader MC (1881)
St Michael, Llanfihangel-ar-Arth APC
St David, Capel Dewi MC (1835)
St Mary, Bancyffordd 1899
St Celer, Llangeler APC (1858)
St James, Rhos 1903
St Barnabas, Felindre 1862
St Llawddog, Penboyr APC (1809)
St Tyfriog, Llandyfriog APC (1888)
Holy Trinity, Newcastle Emlyn 1842
St Michael, Troedyraur, Brongest APC (1851)
St Llawddog, Cenarth APC (1872)
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St David, Henllan[46] APC (c. 1849)
St Mary, Llanfair Orllwyn[47] APC (c. 1820)
St Mary, Llanfair Treflygen[48] APC c. 1800
St Mary, Brongwyn[49] APC
St Teilo, Cilrhedyn APC (C19th) C20th[50]
St Silfed/Sylvester, Llandyssulfed, Pontsian MC C18th[51]

Glyn Aeron Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberaeron, Cross Inn, Henfynyw, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys, Llanddewi Aberarth, Llandysiliogogo, Llangrannog, Llanina, Newquay and Penbryn.[52] It is named after the valley of the River Aeron. It has an estimated population of 7,734.[53] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge, one Associate Priest and one Curate.[54]

Church Founded (building)
St Padarn, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys APC (1650)
Holy Trinity, Aberaeron 1835 (1872)
St David, Henfynyw APC (1866)
St David, Llanddewi Aberarth APC (1862)
St Tysilio, Llandysiliogogo APC (1825)
St Carannog, Llangrannog APC (1884)
St Michael, Penbryn APC
St Llwchaiarn, Llanllwchaiarn, Newquay APC (1865)
Holy Trinity, Cross Inn 1871
St Ina, Llanina MC (c. 1810)
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St David, Blaencelyn[55] 1894 2002
St John, Sarnau[56] 1889 pre-1984

Lampeter Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Betws Bledrws, Betws Leucu, Blaenpennal, Cellan, Cwmann, Gartheli, Lampeter, Llanbadarn Odwyn, Llanddewi Brefi, Llanfair Clydogau, Llangeitho, Llangybi, Llanllwni, Llanwenog, Llanwnnen, Llanybydder, Llanycrwys, Maestir, Pencarreg, Pontrhydfendigaid, Silian, Strata Florida, Tregaron and Ystrad Meurig.[57] It is named after Lampeter, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 13,668.[58] As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests.[59]

Church Founded (building)
St Bledrws, Betws Bledrws APC (1831)
St Peter, Lampeter APC (1870)
St Mary, Maestir 1880
St Cybi, Llangybi APC
St Lucia, Betws Leucu MC (1875)
St Gartheli, Gartheli MC (1875)
St Ceitho, Llangeitho APC (1821)
All Saints, Cellan4 APC
St David, Llanddewi Brefi APC
St Padarn, Llanbadarn Odwyn APC
St Mary, Llanfair Clydogau APC
St Gwenog, Llanwenog APC
St Luke, Maesycrugiau, Llanllwni1 APC
St Peter, Llanybydder APC
St Lucia, Llanwnnen3 APC
St David, Llanycrwys APC
St James, Cwmann 1890
St Patrick, Pencarreg2 APC
St Mary, Strata Florida C16th (1815)
St Caron, Tregaron APC
St John the Baptist, Ystrad Meurig APC (1898)
St David, Blaenpenal MC (1903)
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St David, Pontrhydfendigaid[60] 1900 2017
St Sulien, Silian[61] APC (1873)

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

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Bro Aman Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Ammanford All Saints, Ammanford St Michael, Betws, Brynaman, Cwmaman, Cwm-Coch, Cwmllynfell, Llandybie, Llandyfan, Pont Aman and Tai'rgwaith.[62] It is named after the River Amman. It has an estimated population of 28,888.[63] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate.[64]

Church Founded (building)
All Saints', Ammanford 1915
St David, Betws, Ammanford APC
St Michael, Ammanford 1882 (1885)
St Catherine, Brynaman 1878 (1881)
St Margaret, Cwmllynfell 1905[65]
Christ Church, Garnant, Cwmaman 1842
St Mary, Cwmgors, Gwauncaegurwen 1886
St Dyfan, Llandyfan MC (1865)
St Mark, Cwm-Coch ?
St Tybie, Llandybie APC
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St David, Tairgwaith[66] 1913[67] 2010s
St Margaret, Glanaman 1907 (1933) 2008[68]
St Thomas, Pontaman 1890 (1995)[69] c. 2020[70]
St John, Tirydail 1911 1974[71]

Bro Caerfyrddin Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Abergwili, Bronwydd, Capel y Groes, Carmarthen Christ Church, Carmarthen St John, Carmarthen St Peter, Cwmduad, Cynwyl Elfed, Llangynnwr, Llanllawddog, Llanpumsaint and Llannewydd.[72] It is named after Carmarthen. It has an estimated population of 22,021.[73] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate.[74]

Church Founded (building)
St Peter, Carmarthen APC
St David, Abergwili APC (1843)
Christ Church, Carmarthen 1869
St Cynwyl, Cynwyl Elfed APC
St Michael, Llannewydd APC (1829)
St Cynyr, Llangunnor APC
St Llawddog, Llanllawddog MC (1849)
Five Saints, Llanpumsaint1 MC
St Celynnin, Bronwydd 1894
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St John the Evangelist, Carmarthen 1890 c. 2020[75]
St Alban's Mission Church, Cwmduad ? c. 2021
St David, Carmarthen 1837 2003
St Mary, Carmarthen APC C16th/17th[76]
St Michael, Llanfihangel Croesfeini MC C19th
Holy Cross, Peniel C19th (1887) 2012[77]

1dedication to SS Celynin, Ceitho, Gwyn, Gwyno, and Gwynoro

Bro Cydweli Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Cwmffrwd, Cydweli St Mary, Cydweli St Teilo, Ferryside, Llanarthne, Llanddarog, Llandyfaelog, Llangyndeyrn, Llansaint and St Ishmael's.[78] It is named after Kidwelly, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 9,213.[79] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge.[80]

Church Founded (building)
St Anne, Cwmffrwd 1866
St Twrog, Llanddarog APC (1860)
St Arthen, Llanarthney APC
St Mary, Kidwelly APC
St Teilo, Mynyddygarreg c. 1890
St Maelog, Llandyfaelog APC
All Saints, Llansaint MC
St Ishmael, St Ishmaels APC
St Thomas, Ferryside 1828 (1876)
St Cyndeyrn, Llangyndeyrn APC

Bro Dinefwr Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Brechfa, Carmel, Cwrt-Henri, Felin-Gwm, Llandeilo Fawr, Llanegwad, Llanfihangel Aberbythych, Llanfihangel Rhos-Y-Corn, Llanfihangel-Uwch-Gwili, Llanfynydd, Llangathen, Maesteilo, Pontargothi and Taliaris.[81] (Llandeilo, Maesteilo and Taliaris were originally part of a separate grouping and joined the Ministry Area later.[82]) It is named after Dinefwr Castle. It has an estimated population of 7,152.[83][84] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and two Assistant Curates.[85]

Church Founded (building)
St Teilo, Brechfa APC (1893)
St Michael, Llanfihangel Rhos-y-corn APC
St Egwad, Llanfynydd APC
St Cathen, Llangathen APC
St Mary, Cwrt-Henri1 1832
St Michael, Llanfihangel Aberbythych / Golden Grove APC (1850)
St Mary's Memorial Church, Carmel C19th???
St John the Evangelist, Felin-gwm 1896
Holy Trinity, Pontargothi 1865
St Egwad, Llanegwad APC (1849)
St Michael, Llanfihangel-Uwch-Gwili MC
Holy Trinity, Taliaris C17th (1892)
St John, Maesteilo 1903
St Teilo, Llandeilo APC (1851)
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St Tyfei, Llandyfeisant APC (C19th) 1960s
St Michael, Llanfihangel Cilfargen APC (1822)

1originally a private church and transferred to the Church in Wales in the 1930s

Bro Dyfri Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Abergorlech, Capel Dewi Sant, Cilycwm, Cynwyl Gaeo, Gwynfe, Llanddeusant, Llandingat, Llanfair (?), Llanfair-Ar-Y-Bryn, Llangadog, Llansadwrn, Llansawel, Llanwrda, Manordeilo, Myddfai, Rhandirmwyn, Talley and Ystrad-Ffin.[86] It is named after Llandovery, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 8,518.[87] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests.[88]

Church Founded (building)
St Michael, Cilycwm APC
St Mary, Cynghordy, Llanfair-ar-y-bryn 1883
St Barnabas, Rhandirmwyn 1877
St Paulinus, Ystrad Ffin MC (1821)
St David, Abergorlech MC (1834)
St Sawyl, Llansawel APC
St Cynwyl, Cynwyl Caio APC
St Michael, Talley c. 1550 (1772)
St Dingat, Llandovery APC
St Mary, Llanfair-ar-y-bryn APC
St Michael, Myddfai APC
St Cwrdaf, Llanwrda APC (1812)
St Sadwrn, Llansadwrn APC
St Paul, Cwmifor 1854
All Saints, Capel Gwynfe MC (1899)
SS Simon & Jude, Llanddeusant1 APC
St Cadog, Llangadog APC
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St David's Chapel, Llanwrda 1904[89] c. 2020

1original dedication to SS Potolius & Notolius[90]

Bro Glannau Tywyn Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Burry Port, Llandyry, Pen-Bre and Pwll.[91] 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.[92]

Church Founded (building)
St Mary, Burry Port 1877
St Illtyd, Pembrey APC
Llandyry Parish Church MC
Holy Trinity, Pwll 1903

Bro Gwendraeth Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Capel Ifan, Cross Hands, Gors-Las, Llanedi, Llannon, Pont-Iets, Pontyberem, Saron, Tumble and Tycroes.[91] It is named after the River Gwendraeth. It has an estimated population, together with Bro Glannau Tywyn (which split off later) of 43,785.[93] As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge and two Associate Priests.[94]

Church Founded (building)
St David, Tumble1 1888 (1927)
St Anne, Cross Hands 1939
St David, Saron c. 1911
St Edi or Edith, Llanedi APC (c. 1800)
St Edmund, Tycroes 1914
St John, Capel Ifan / Pontyberem MC (1894)
St Lleian, Gorslas 1879
St Mary, Pontyates 1911
St Non, Llannon APC
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St David, Hendy, Pontarddulais C19th (1980)

1original dedication to St Sulien

Bro Lliedi Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Dafen, Felin-Foel, Hendy, Llanelli St Elli, Llanelli St Peter, Llangennech and Llwynhendy.[95] It is named after the River Lliedi. It has an estimated population of 47,843.[96] As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge and one Associate Priest.[97]

Church Founded (building)
St Ellyw, Llanelli APC
St Peter, Llanelli 1869
St David, Llwynhendy 1882
St Cennych or Gwynog, Llangennech APC (1908)
St Michael & All Angels, Dafen 1874
Holy Trinity, Felinfoel 1857
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
All Saints, Llanelli 1872 2011
St Alban, Llanelli 1915 2011
St Paul, Llanelli 1851 1980s[98]
Christ Church, Llanelli 1887 [99]
St John, Llanelli 1887 c. 2010[100]
St David, Llanelli 1892 C20th[101]
St Barnabas, Llanelli 1872 1976[102]

Bro Sancler Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Abernant, Laugharne, Llanboidy, Llanddowror, Llanfihangel Abercywyn, Llangynin, Llangynog, Llan-Llwch, Llansteffan, Meidrim, Merthyr, St Clears and Tre-Lech A'r Betws.[103][104] It is named after St Clears. It has an estimated population of 9,101.[105] As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge, one Associate Priest and one Assistant Curate.[106]

Church Founded (building)
St Cynin, Llangynin APC
St Cynog, Llangynog APC
St David, Meidrim APC
St Lucia, Abernant APC
St Martin, Laugharne APC1
St Martin, Merthyr APC (1873)
St Mary, Llanllwch MC (1710)
St Mary Magdalene, St Clears APC
(New) St Michael, Llanfihangel Abercywyn 1848
St Sadwrnen, Llansadwrnen APC (1859)
St Stephen, Llansteffan APC
St Teilo, Llanddowror APC
St Teilo, Trelech a'r Betws APC (1835)
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St Odoceus, Llandawke APC 2006
St Teilo, Llandeilo Abercywyn APC 1950s[107]
(Old) St Michael, Llanfihangel Abercywyn APC 1848[108]
St Mary, Llanybri MC C18th[109]
Holy Trinity, Llanybri 1851 2013
St Cain or Keyne, Llangain APC (1871) 2017[110]

1original dedication to St Michael

Archdeaconry of St Davids

[edit]

Daugleddau Ministry Area

[edit]

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Ambleston, Bletherston, Camrose, Haverfordwest St Martin, Haverfordwest St Mary, Llawhaden, Prendergast, Rudbaxton, Spittal, St Dogwells, Trefgarn, Uzmaston, Walton East and Wiston.[111] It is named after the River Cleddau. It has an estimated population of 21,119.[112] As of September 2024 it was served by four Priests in Charge, one Pioneer Priest and one Active Retired Non-Stipendiary Minister.[113]

Church Founded (building)
St Ismael, Camrose APC
St Martin of Tours, Haverfordwest APC
St Mary the Virgin, Haverfordwest APC
St Ishmael, Uzmaston APC (1873)
St Aidan, Llawhaden APC
St Mary, Bletherston APC
St Mary, Walton East APC (C19th)
St Mary Magdalene, Wiston APC
St David, Prendergast, Haverfordwest APC (1868)
St Michael, Rudbaxton APC
St Mary, Spittal APC
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St Thomas a Becket, Haverfordwest[114] APC 2012
St Dogfael, St Dogwells, Sealyham APC c. 2020
St Michael, Treffgarne APC (1881) c. 2020
St Ishmael, Boulston APC (1843) 1950s[115]
(Old) St John the Baptist, Slebech APC early C19th[116]
(New) St John the Baptist, Slebech 1840 1990[117]
St Non, Llanycefn APC C21st[118]
St Mary, Ambleston APC c. 2013
St Ishmael, Lambston APC
St Martin of Tours, Clarbeston APC
St Issell, Haroldston St Issells APC [119]

East Landsker Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Clunderwen, Clydau, Cyffig, Eglwys Gymyn, Lampeter Velfrey, Llanboidy, Llanddewi Velfrey, Llandysilio, Llanfyrnach, Llanglydwen, Llanmiloe, Llanwinio, Mynachlogddu, Narberth St Catherine and Whitland.[120] It is named after the Landsker Line. It has an estimated population of 11,217.[121] As of September 2024 it was served by five Priests in Charge.[122]

Church Founded (building)
St Cyffig, Cyffig APC
St Brynach, Llanboidy APC
St Brynach, Llanfyrnach APC (1842)
St Catherine, Princes Gate 1888
St Clydwen, Llanglydwen APC
St Clydai, Clydey APC
St David, Clunderwen 1860
St David, Llanddewi Velfrey APC
St Dogmael, Llandre, Mynachlogddu APC
St Gwynno, Llanwinio APC (1845)
St Margaret Marloes, Eglwyscummin APC
St Margaret (Marloes), Pendine APC
St Mary, Whitland 1853
St Peter, Lampeter Velfrey APC
St Tysilio, Llandysilio APC
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
Castelldwyran Church MC (1856) C20th[123]
St Canna, Llangan APC (1820) ?[124]
St Cristiolus, Penrydd APC C20th[125]
St David, Henllan Amgoed APC 2010[77]
St Mallteg, Llanfallteg West APC pre-1998[126]
SS Mary & Curig, Llanboidy MC (C18th) [127]
St Michael, Llandre-Egremont APC (1839) C20th[128]
SS Philip & James, Cilymaenllwyd APC (1843) 2007[77]
St Barbara, Llanmiloe c. 1930s c. 2015
Capel Castellan MC C17th [129]

Greater Dewisland Ministry Area

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This was formed in 2017 by the union of the parishes of Brawdy, Grandston, Hayscastle, Jordanston, Llanhywel, Llanrhian, Mathry, Nolton, Roch, Solva, St Elvis, St Lawrence, St Nicholas and Whitchurch.[130] It is named after the historical area of Dewisland. It has an estimated population of 5,747.[131] As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge and three Associate Priests.[132]

Church Founded (building)
St David, Brawdy APC
St Hywel, Llanhowel APC
St Aidan, Solva 1879
St David, Whitchurch APC
St Mary, Hayscastle APC
St Madoc, Nolton APC
St Mary, Roch APC
St Lawrence, St Lawrence/Welsh Hook APC
St Catherine, Granston APC (1877)
St Nicholas, St Nicholas APC
St Cawrda, Jordanston APC (1797)
Holy Martyrs, Mathry APC (1869)
St Rhian, Llanrhian APC (1836)
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St Margaret, Ford[133] 1627 c. 2010
St Teilo, Llandeloy APC (1927) 2002
St Edrin, Llanedren APC (1846) 1987[134]
St Reithan, Llanrheithan APC (1858) C20th/21st[135]
St Elvis, St Elvis APC c. 1900[136]

Narberth and Tenby Ministry Area

[edit]

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, Tenby St Julian, Tenby St Mary and East Williamston.[137] It is named after Narberth and Tenby, the two major towns. It has an estimated population of 21,599.[138] As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge, one Assistant Curate and one Active Retired Non-Stipendiary Minister.[139]

Church Founded (building)
St Elidyr, East Williamston MC (1880s)
St James the Great, Manorbier APC
SS Nicholas & Teilo, Penally1 APC
St Florentius, St Florence APC
St Mary, Begelly APC
St Elidyr, Ludchurch APC
St Caradog, Lawrenny APC
St James, Reynalton APC
SS Jeffrey & Oswald, Jeffreston APC
St Womar, Minwear APC
St Leonard, Loveston APC
Robeston Wathen Parish Church APC (1875)
St Andrew, Narberth APC
St John, Templeton 1862
St Elidyr, Amroth APC
St Mary, Tenby APC
St Anne, New Hedges 1854 (1928)
St Julian's Chapel, Tenby MC (1878)
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St Issell or Usyllt, St Issells APC c. 2021
St Lawrence, Gumfreston APC 2020
St Lawrence, Marros APC C21st
St Teilo, Crinow APC C21st[140]
Newton North Parish Church APC C19th[141]
St Marcellus, Martletwy APC 2011[142]
St Mary, Coedcanlas APC (C17th) C19th?
St Elidyr, Crunwere APC C21st[143]
St Michael, Mounton APC 1948[144]
St Lawrence, Yerbeston APC [145]

1original dedication to St Nicholas

Roose Ministry Area

[edit]

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Burton, Dale, Freystrop, Hakin, Haroldston West, Herbrandston, Hubberston Holy Spirit, Hubberston St David, Johnston, Llangwm, Llanstadwel, Marloes, Milford Haven St Katherine, Milford Haven St Peter, Neyland, Robeston West, Rosemarket, St Brides, St Ishmael's, Steynton, Talbenny, Walton West and Walwyn Castle.[146] It is named after the historical area of Roose. It has an estimated population of 29,405.[147] As of September 2024 it was served by five Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests.[148]

Church Founded (building)
St James, Dale APC (1761)
St Peter, Marloes APC
St Bridget, St Brides APC
St Ishmael, St Ishmaels APC
St Mary the Virgin, Herbrandston APC
St David, Hubberston APC
St Mary, Hakin c. 1890
Holy Spirit, Hubberston 1971
St Justinian, Freystrop APC
St Peter, Johnston APC
St Jerome, Llangwm APC
St Clement, Neyland 1899 (1930)
St Tudwall, Llanstadwell APC
St Mary, Burton APC
St Ishmael, Rosemarket APC
SS Katharine & Peter, Milford Haven 1808
SS Cewydd & Peter, Steynton APC
St Mary, Talbenny APC (1869)
All Saints, Walton West APC
St Andrew, Robeston West APC
St James the Great, Walwyn's Castle APC (1878)
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St Madog of Ferns, Haroldston West APC 2022[149]
St Thomas à Becket, Milford Haven MC/1938 C17th/2012
St Peter, Hasguard APC 1979[150]

South West Pembrokeshire Ministry Area

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This was formed by the union of the parishes of Angle, Bosherston, Carew, Cosheston, Hundleton, Lamphey, Monkton, Nash, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock St John, Pembroke Dock St Patrick, Pembroke Dock St Teilo, Redberth, St Twynnells and Stackpole Elidor.[151] It has an estimated population of 22,718.[152] As of September 2024 it was served by four Priests in Charge and one Associate Priest.[153]

Church Founded (building)
St Mary, Carew Cheriton4 APC
St Michael, Cosheston APC
St Mary, Nash APC (1842)
St Mary, Redberth APC (1841)
SS James & Elidyr, Stackpole3 APC
St David, Hundleton 1908 (1933)
SS Faith & Tyfei, Lamphey1 APC
SS Nicholas & John, Monkton2 APC
St Mary the Virgin, Pembroke APC
St Mary, Angle APC
St Michael, Bosherston APC
St Gwynog, St Twynnells APC
St John the Evangelist, Pembroke Dock 1848
St Teilo, Pembroke Dock 1903
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St Patrick, Pennar, Pembroke Dock 1895 2020
St Michael & All Angels, Castlemartin APC C21st
St Deiniol, Pembroke MC C19th
St Decuman, Rhoscrowther APC C20th
Hodgeston Parish Church APC 2000
St Michael, Pembroke APC (1835) 2013[154]
St Petroc, St Petrox APC (1854) C21st[155]
St Mary, Warren APC 1970[156]
St Mary, Pwllcrochan APC 1982[157]
St Giles, Upton APC C20th

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

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This was formed from the parish of St Davids. It has an estimated population of 1,772.[158] As of September 2024 it was served by one Dean, one Sub-Dean and one Canon Pastor.[159]

Church Founded (building)
Cathedral of (St Andrew &) St David, St Davids APC
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St Justinian's Chapel MC (C16th) ?
St Tyfanog's Chapel, Ramsey Island MC C17th

West Cemaes Ministry Area

[edit]

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Castle Bythe, Dinas, Fishguard, Henry's Moat, Letterston, Little Newcastle, Llanfair Nant-Y-Gof, Llangolman, Llanllawer, Llanwnda, Llanychar, Llanychlwydog, Llys-Y-Fran, Maenclochog, Manorowen, Morfil, New Moat, Newport, Pontfaen and Puncheston.[160] It is named after the historical area of Cemais. It has an estimated population of 12,033.[161] As of September 2024 it was served by.

Church Founded (building)
St David, Llanychaer APC
St Mary, Fishguard APC (1857)
St Brynach, Pontfaen APC
St Mary, Manorowen APC (1872)
St Meilyr, Llys-y-Fran APC
St Nicholas, New Moat APC
St Mary, Maenclochog APC
St Mary, Puncheston APC (1895)
St Gwyndaf, Llanwnda APC
St Peter, Little Newcastle APC
St Mary, Llanfair Nant-y-Gof, Trecwn APC (1855)
St Giles, Letterston1 APC (1845)
St Brynach, Dinas Cross 1861
St Mary, Newport APC
Former churches Founded (build) Closed
St Colman, Llangolman APC (C19th) c. 2020
St Brynach, Henry's Moat APC c. 2020
St Peter, Goodwick 1874 (1911) 2017[162]
St David, Llanllawer APC (1860) late C20th[163]
St Brynach, Cwm-yr-Eglwys, Dinas Cross APC 1859[164]
St Justinian, Llanstinian APC c. 2010[165]
St David, Llanychlwydog APC (1864) C20th[166]
St John the Baptist, Morvil APC (C19th) pre-2004[167]
St Teilo, Llandeilo Llwydiarth APC C19th[168]
St Michael, Castlebythe APC (1875) C20th[169]

1original dedication to St Sulien

Dedications

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Medieval churches

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  • All Saints: Capelgwynfe, Llansaint, Walton West
  • Holy Cross: Llechryd, Y Mwnt
  • Holy Martyrs of Mathry: Mathry
  • St Afan: Llanafan
  • St Aidan: Llawhaden
  • St Ailbe: St Elvis
  • St Andrew: Bayvil, Moylegrove, Narberth, Robeston West
  • St Arthen: Llanarthney
  • St Bledrws: Betwsbledrws
  • St Bridget: Llanfraed, Llansantffraed, St Brides
  • St Brynach: Cwmyreglwys, Henry's Moat, Llanboidy, Llanfyrnach, Nevern, Pontfaen
  • St Cadog: Llangadog
  • St Callwen: Cellan
  • St Canna: Llangan
  • St Cannen: Cilcennin
  • St Caradog: Lawrenny
  • St Carantoc: Llangrannog
  • St Caron: Tregaron
  • St Cathen: Llangathen
  • St Catherine: Granston
  • St Cawrdaf: Jordanston
  • St Ceitho: Llangeitho
  • SS Celynin, Ceitho, Gwyn, Gwyno, and Gwynoro: Llanpumsaint
  • St Cennych: Llangennech
  • SS Cewydd & Peter: Steynton
  • St Clydai: Clydey
  • St Clydwyn: Llanglydwen
  • St Colman: Capelcolman, Llangolman
  • St Cristiolus: Eglwyswrw, Penrydd
  • St Cwrdaf: Llanwrda
  • St Cybi: Llangybi
  • St Cyffig: Cyffig
  • St Cynfelyn: Llangynfelyn
  • St Cynin: Llangynin
  • St Cynllo: Llangoedmor, Llangynllo, Nantcwnlle
  • St Cynog: Llangynog
  • St Cynon: Capelcynon
  • St Cynwyl: Aberporth, Cynwylcaio, Cynwylelfed
  • St Cynyr: Llangunnor
  • 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
  • St Decuman: Rhoscrowther
  • St Deiniol: Llanddeiniol, Pembroke
  • St Dingat: Llandovery
  • St Dogmael or Dogfael: Meline, Mynachlogddu, St Dogmaels, St Dogwells
  • St Dyfan: Llandyfan
  • St Edi or Edith: Llanedi
  • St Edrin: Llanedren
  • St Egwad: Llanegwad, Llanfynydd
  • St Elidyr: Amroth, Crunwere, East Williamston, Ludchurch
  • St Ellyw: Llanelli
  • St Florentius: St Florence
  • St Gelert: Llangeler
  • St Giles: Upton
  • St Gwenog or Gwynog: Llanwenog, St Twynnells
  • St Gwnnen or Gwynin: Llanwnnen
  • St Gwnnws: Llanwnnws
  • St Gwrddelw: Gartheli
  • St Gwyndaf: Llanwnda
  • St Gwynno: Llanwinio
  • St Hilary or St Ilar: Llanilar
  • St Hychan: Llanychaearn
  • St Hywel: Llanhowel
  • St Illtud: Llantood, Pembrey
  • St Ina: Llanina
  • St Isfael: Boulston, Camrose, Lambston, Rosemarket, St Ishmaels (Carmarthenshire), St Ishmaels (Pembrokeshire), Uzmaston
  • St Issel: Haroldston St Issells, St Issells
  • St James: Dale, Manorbier, Reynalton, Stackpole, Walwyn's Castle
  • SS Jeffrey & Oswald: Jeffreyston
  • St Jerome: Llangwm
  • St John the Baptist: Betwsifan, Capelifan, Carew Cheriton, Morvil, Slebech, Ysbytycynfyn, Ysbytyystwyth, Ystradmeurig
  • St Julian: Tenby
  • St Justinian: Freystrop, Llanstinian, St Davids
  • St Kentigern: Llangyndeyrn
  • St Keyne: Llangain
  • St Lawrence: Gumfreston, Marros, Wolfscastle, Yerbeston
  • St Leonard: Loveston
  • St Llawddog: Cenarth, Cilgerran, Felindre, Llanllawddog, Manordeifi
  • St Llonio: Llanllwni
  • St Llwchaiarn: Newquay
  • St Lucy: Abernant, Betwsleucu
  • St Maedoc: Haroldston West, Nolton
  • St Maelog: Llandyfaelog
  • St Mallteg: Llanfallteg
  • St Marcellus: Martletwy
  • St Margaret Marloes: Eglwyscummin, Pendine
  • St Martin: Clarbeston, Haverfordwest, Merthyr
  • 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
  • St Mary Magdalene: St Clears, Wiston
  • St Meilyr: Llysyfran
  • 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
  • St Nicholas: Monington, Monkton, New Moat, Penally, St Nicholas
  • St Non: Llanerchaeron, Llannon, Llanycefn
  • St Oudoceus: Llandawke
  • St Padarn: Llanbadarnfawr, Llanbadarnodwyn, Llanbadarntrefeglwys
  • St Paulinus: Ystradffin
  • St Peter: Carmarthen, Hasguard, Johnston, Lampeter, Lampeter Velfrey, Little Newcastle, Llanybydder, Marloes
  • St Petroc: St Petrox, Y Ferwig
  • SS Philip & James (the Less): Cilymaenllwyd
  • SS Potolius & Notolius: Llanddeusant
  • St Reithan: Llanrheithan
  • St Rhian: Llanrhian
  • St Rhystyd: Llanrhystyd
  • St Sadwrn: Llansadwrn
  • St Saturnin: Llansadwrnen
  • St Sawyl: Llansawel
  • St Stephen: Llansteffan
  • St Sulien: Letterston, Silian
  • St Sylvester: Llandyssulfed
  • St Teilo: Brechfa, Cilrhedyn, Crinow, Llanddowror, Llandeilo, Llandeiloabercywyn, Llandeilollwydiarth, Llandeloy, Trelecharbetws
  • St Thomas Becket: Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, St Dogmaels
  • St Tudwal: Llanstadwell
  • St Twrog: Llanddarog
  • St Tybie: Llandybie
  • St Tyfanog: Ramsey Island
  • St Tyfei: Lamphey, Llandyfeisant
  • St Tyfriog: Llandyfriog
  • St Tygwydd: Llandygwydd
  • St Tysilio: Llandysilio, Llandysiliogogo
  • St Tysul: Llandysul
  • St Ursula: Llangwyryfon
  • St Vitalis: Dihewyd
  • St Womar: Minwear
  • No dedication/dedication unknown: Castellan, Castelldwyran, Hodgeston, Llandyry, Newton North, Robeston Wathen

Post-medieval churches

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  • All Saints: Ammanford (1915), Llanelli (1872), Llangorwen (1841)
  • Christ Church: Carmarthen (1869), Garnant (1842), Llanelli (1887)
  • Holy Cross: Peniel (1887)
  • Holy Spirit: Hubberston (1971)
  • 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)
  • St Alban: Cwmduad (C19th/20th), Llanelli (1915)
  • St Anne: Cross Hands (1939), Cwmffrwd (1866), New Hedges (1854), Penparcau (1910)
  • St Barbara: Llanmiloe (1930s)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • St Edmund: Tycroes (1914)
  • St James (or Iago): Cwmann (1890), Pontarfynach (1896), Rhos (1903)
  • St John the Baptist: Slebech (1840), Ysbytyystwyth (1876)
  • 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)
  • St Margaret: Cwmllynfell (1905), Ford (1627), Glanaman (1907)
  • 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)
  • St Matthew: Borth (1879), Goginan (1871)
  • St Michael: Aberystwyth (1787), Ammanford (1882), Dafen (1874), Eglwysfach (1623), Eglwysnewydd (1620), Llanfihangelabercywyn (1848), Talley (1550)
  • St Patrick: Pennar (1895)
  • 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)
  • St Thomas: Ferryside (1828), Pontaman (1890)
  • St Tydfil: Llechryd (1878)
  • No dedication/dedication unknown: Capeltygwydd (1890)

See also

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References

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