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The Diocese of Bangor is a diocese of the Church in Wales in North West Wales. The diocese covers Anglesey, most of Caernarfonshire and Merionethshire and the western part of Montgomeryshire.
History
The diocese in the Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd was founded around 546 by Saint Deiniol. As with the rest of Wales, it initially resisted the papal mission of St Augustine of Canterbury in Britain. In 1534, the church in England and Wales broke allegiance with the Catholic Church and established the Church of England.
The Report of the Commissioners appointed by his Majesty to inquire into the Ecclesiastical Revenues of England and Wales (1835) found the see had an annual net income of £4,464. This made it the second wealthiest diocese in Wales, after St Asaph.
After a brief restoration with the Holy See during the reign of Queen Mary I, the diocese remained part of the Anglican Province of Canterbury until the early 20th century. Following the Welsh Church Act 1914, the Welsh dioceses formed the independent Church in Wales within the Anglican Communion on 31 March 1920.
Bishops of Bangor
The Bishop of Bangor is the ordinary of the Diocese of Bangor. The incumbent is Andy John, who was consecrated the 81st Bishop of Bangor in 2008. Since 2022 he has also been the Archbishop of Wales, and on 19 January 2024, he announced the appointment of David Morris as the next assistant bishop of Bangor and titular Bishop of Bardsey.
Archdeaconries and deaneries
Before the recent reorganisation the deaneries were:
under the Archdeacon of Bangor: Archlechwedd, Arfon, Llifon-Talybolion, Malltraeth, Ogwen, Tyndaethwy and Twrcelyn.
under the Archdeacon of Merioneth: Ardudwy, Arwystli, Cyfeiliog-Mawddwy, Llyn-Eifionydd and Ystumaner.
List of churches
The diocese is divided into 27 ministry areas and 170 churches. There are three deaneries where previously there were twelve. In 2018 the deaneries of Synod De Meirionnydd and Synod Gogledd Meirionnydd were merged into a single Synod Meirionnydd. There are at least 101 former churches within the area covered by the diocese, at least 23 of which have closed since 2000.
APC = ancient parish church. MC = medieval chapelry.
= Synod Bangor / Archdeaconry of Bangor
=Bro Beuno Sant Uwch Gwyrfai Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Clynnog Fawr, Llanaelhaearn, Llandwrog, Llanllyfni Christ Church, Llanllyfni St John, Llanllyfni St Rhedyw and Llanwnda. It is named after St Beuno, to whom a church in the area is dedicated, and the medieval commote of Uwch Gwyrfai. It has an estimated population of 11,436. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Assistant Curate.
Bro Celynnin Ministry Area
This was formed in 2016 by the union of the parishes of Caerhun-with-Llangelynnin, Conwy, Gyffin and Upper Llanbedr. It is named after St Celynnin, to whom a church in the area is dedicated. It has an estimated population of 7,235. As of September 2024 its clergy positions were vacant.
1used for one service a month in the summer months 2original dedication to St Mary
Bro Deiniol Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bangor Cathedral, Bangor Holy Cross, Bangor St David, Bangor St Mary and Bangor St Peter. It is named after St Deiniol, the first Bishop of Bangor. It has an estimated population of 18,519. As of September 2024 it was served by one Residentiary Canon.
Bro Dwylan Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Dwygyfylchi St David, Dwygyfylchi St Gwynin, Dwygyfylchi St Seiriol, Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr. It is named after ?. It has an estimated population of 8,108. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
1dedication was Christ Church until 1999.
Bro Eryri Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Llanberis St Padarn, Llanberis St Peter, Llanddeiniolen, Llandinorwig, Llanrug and Penisarwaun. It is named after the mountains of Eryri. It has an estimated population of 10,297. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Associate Priest.
Bro Gwydyr Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Betws-y-Coed, Dolgarrog, Dolwyddelan, Llanrhychwyn, Penmachno and Trefriw. It is named after Gwydyr Forest. It has an estimated population of 3,107. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
Bro Ogwen Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Coetmor, Glanogwen, Llandygai St Ann, Llandygai St Tegai, Llanllechid, Pentir, Tal-y-bont and Tregarth. It is named after the Afon Ogwen. It has an estimated population of 9,251. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Community Chaplain.
1original dedication to St Anne 2may be still open
Bro Peblig Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bettws Garmon, Caernarfon, Llanbeblig, Llanfair-is-Gaer Griffith's Crossing and Llanfair-is-Gaer St Mary. It is named after St Peblig, to whom is dedicated the original parish church of Caernarfon. It has an estimated population of 15,717. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
Bro Tudno Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Llandudno Holy Trinity and Llandudno St Tudno. It is named after St Tudno, to whom is dedicated the original parish church of Llandudno. It has an estimated population of 7,247. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
= Synod Meirionnydd / Archdeaconry of Meirionnydd
=Bro Ardudwy Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bontddu, Caerdeon, Dyffryn, Harlech, Llanaber St David, Llanaber St John, Llanaber St Mary, Llanbedr, Llandanwg, Llanddwywe, Llandecwyn, Llanenddwyn, Llanfair-Juxta-Harlech and Llanfihangel-Y-Traethau. It is named after the historical area of Ardudwy. It has an estimated population of 6,925. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
1original dedication to St Bodfan
Bro Arwystli Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Carno, Llandinam, Llangurig, Llanidloes, Llanwnnog, Penstrowed and Trefeglwys. It is named after the historical area of Arwystli. It has an estimated population of 8,428. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Associate Vicar.
Bro Cyfeiliog a Mawddwy Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Cemais, Corris, Darowen, Esgairgeiliog, Llanbrynmair, Llanwrin, Machynlleth, Mallwyd and Penegoes. It is named after the medieval commotes of Cyfeiliog and Mawddwy. It has an estimated population of 6,589. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, one Associate Priest and one Distinctive Deacon.
1original dedication to SS Ust & Dyfrig
Bro Cymer Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bryncoedifor, Dolgellau, Llanelltud and Llanfachreth. It is named after Cymer Abbey. It has an estimated population of 4,256. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
Bro Eifionydd Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Abererch, Beddgelert, Criccieth, Denio, Dolbenmaen, Llanarmon, Llangybi, Llanystymdwy, Porthmadog St John, Porthmadog St Cyngar and Treflys. It is named after the historical area of Eifionydd. It has an estimated population of 10,330. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
1Victorian church closed 2023. Congregation continues to meet in a remodelled dentist's surgery.
Bro Enlli Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberdaron, Llanbedrog, Llanengan, Llanfaelrhys, Llangian, Llannor and Pwllheli. It is named after Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island). It has an estimated population of 10,322. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Pilgrim Priest.
Bro Madryn Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Botwnnog, Bryncroes, Edern, Llandudwen, Llangwnnadl, Llaniestyn, Nefyn, Penllech, Pistyll and Tudweiliog. It is named after Saint Madryn. It has an estimated population of 5,393. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
1closed 2014 but reopened 2024
Bro Moelwyn Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Blaenau Ffestiniog, Ffestiniog, Maentwrog, Penrhyndeudraeth and Trawsfynydd. It is named after the Moelwyn mountains. It has an estimated population of 9,057. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
Bro Ystumanner Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberdyfi, Abergynolwyn, Arthog, Fairbourne, Llanegryn, Llanfihangel-Y-Pennant, Llangelynnin, Llwyngwril, Tal-Y-Llyn and Tywyn. It is named after the historic commote of Ystumanner. It has an estimated population of 7,426. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Associate Vicars and one Associate Priest.
1original dedication to St Egryn
= Synod Ynys Môn
=Bro Cadwaladr Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberffraw, Gaerwen, Llanffinan, Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog, Llangadwaladr, Llangaffo, Llangristiolus, Trefdraeth Christ the King and Trefdraeth St Beuno. It is named after Saint Cadwaladr, to whom one of the churches is dedicated. It has an estimated population of 5,651. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Associate Priest.
Bro Cwyfan Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bodedern, Bryngwran, Caergeiliog, Llanbabo, Llanfachraeth, Llanfaelog, Llanfair-Yn-Neubwll, Llanfihangel-Yn-Nhywyn, Llangwyfan, Llantrisant, Llanynghenedl, Llechylched and Valley. It is named after Saint Kevin of Glendalough, to whom a redundant church in the area is dedicated. It has an estimated population of 9,490. As of September 2024 its clergy positions were vacant.
Bro Cybi Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Holyhead Morawelon, Holyhead St Cybi, Holyhead St Ffraid and Holyhead St Gwenfaen. It is named after Saint Cybi, to whom the church of Holyhead is dedicated. It has an estimated population of 14,133. As of September 2024 it was served by one Associate Vicar.
Bro Cyngar Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bodwrog, Heneglwys, Llandrygarn, Llanerch-Y-Medd, Llangefni, Llangwyllog St Anau, Llangwyllog St Cwyllog, Tregaean and Trewalchmai. It is named after Saint Cyngar, to whom the church of Llangefni is dedicated. It has an estimated population of 8,344. As of September 2024 its clergy positions were vacant.
Bro Dwynwen Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Llanedwen, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Llanfair-yn-y-Cwmwd, Llangeinwen, Llanidan and Newborough. It is named after Saint Dwynwen, to whom a redundant church in the area is dedicated. It has an estimated population of 6,573. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
Bro Eleth Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Amlwch, Llanallgo, Llandyfrydog, Llaneilian, Llaneugrad, Llanfihangel Tre'r Beirdd, Llanwenllwyfo and Penrhosllugwy. It is named after Saint Eleth, to whom the church at Amlwch is dedicated. It has an estimated population of 8,887. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
Bro Padrig Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bodewryd, Cemaes, Llanbadrig, Llanfaethlu, Llanfair-Yng-Nghornwy, Llanfechell, Llanfflewin, Llanrhuddlad, Llanrhwydrus and Rhosbeirio. It is named after Saint Patrick, to whom two churches in the area are dedicated. It has an estimated population of 3,795. As of September 2024 its clergy positions were vacant.
Bro Seiriol Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Beaumaris St Catherine, Beaumaris St Cawrdaf, Beaumaris SS Mary & Nicholas, Beaumaris St Michael, Beaumaris St Seiriol and Llanddona. It is named after Saint Seiriol, to whom a church in the area is dedicated. It has an estimated population of 3,615. As of September 2024 it was served by one Associate Vicar.
Bro Tysilio Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Llanbedrgoch, Llandegfan, Llandysilio, Llanfair Mathafarn Eithaf, Llansadwrn, Menai Bridge and Pentraeth. It is named after Saint Tysilio, to whom the ancient church of Menai Bridge is dedicated. It has an estimated population of 9,950. As of September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Associate Vicars.
Dedications
= Medieval churches (chapelries in italics)
=Holy Cross: Ceirchiog, Llannor
St Aelhaiarn: Llanaelhaearn
St Aelrhiw: Rhiw
SS Afran, Ieuan & Sannan: Llantrisant
St Ana: Coedana
St Baglan: Llanfaglan
St Benedict: Gyffin
St Beuno: Aberffraw, Botwnnog, Clynnog Fawr, Denio, Penmorfa, Pistyll, Trefdraeth
St Bodfan: Abergwyngregyn, Llanaber
St Bridget: Trearddur Bay
St Brothen: Llanfrothen
St Buan: Boduan
St Cadfan: Tywyn
St Cadfarch: Penegoes
St Cadwaladr: Llangadwaladr
St Caffo: Llangaffo
St Caian: Tregaian
St Catherine: Criccieth, Llanfaes
St Cawrdaf: Abererch, Llangoed
St Cedol: Pentir
St Ceidio: Ceidio, Rhodogeidio
St Celynnin: Llangelynnin (Caernarfonshire), Llangelynnin (Merionethshire)
St Cian: Llangian
St Cristiolus: Llangristiolus
St Curig: Llangurig
St Cuwch: Carnguwch
St Cwyfan: Llangwyfan, Tudweiliog
St Cwyllog: Llangwyllog
St Cybi: Holyhead, Llangybi
St Cynfarwy: Llechgynfarwy
St Cynfil: Penrhos
St Cyngar: Llangefni
St Cynhaearn: Ynyscynhaearn
St Deiniol: Bangor
St Deiniol Fab: Llanddaniel Fab, Llanddeiniolen
St Dona: Llanddona
St Dwynwen: Llanddwyn
St Dwywe: Llanddwywe
St Dyfnan: Llanddyfnan
St Edern: Bodedern, Edern
St Edwen: Llanedwen
St Egryn: Llanegryn
St Eigrad: Llaneugrad
St Eilian: Llaneilian
St Elaeth: Amlwch
St Enddwyn: Llanenddwyn
St Engan: Llanengan
St Enghenedl: Llanynghenedl
St Euddog: Llaneuddog
St Ffinan: Llanffinan
St Fflewin: Llanfflewin
St Figael: Llanfigael
St Gallgo: Llanallgo
St Germanus: Betwsgarmon, Llanarmon
St Gredifael: Penmynydd
St Gwenfaen: Rhoscolyn
St Gwenllwyfo: Llanwenllwyfo
St Gwrhai: Penstrowed
St Gwrin: Llanwrin
St Gwyddelan: Dolwyddelan
St Gwyndaf: Llanwnda
St Gwynhoedl: Llangwnadl
St Gwynin: Dwygyfylchi, Llandegwning
St Gwynog: Llanwnog
St Hywyn: Aberdaron
St Idloes: Llanidloes
St Iestyn: Llaniestyn (Anglesey), Llaniestyn (Caernarfonshire)
St Illtud: Llanelltyd
St John the Baptist: Carno, Llanystumdwy
St Julitta: Capelcurig
St Keyne: Cerrigceinwen, Llangeinwen
St Llechid: Llanllechid
St Llibio: Llanllibio
St Llonio: Llandinam
St Llwydian: Heneglwys
St Machraeth: Llanfachraeth (Anglesey), Llanfachreth (Merionethshire)
St Madryn: Trawsfynydd
St Maelog: Llanfaelog
St Maelrhys: Llanfaelrhys
St Maethlu: Llanfaethlu
SS Marcellus & Marcellina: Llanddeusant
St Mary: Beddgelert, Bodewryd, Bryncroes, Caerhun, Caernarfon, Conwy, Dolbenmaen, Dolgellau, Gwredog, Llanbrynmair, Llanfair, Llanfairfechan, Llanfairisgaer, Llanfairmathafarneithaf, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Llanfairyngnghornwy, Llanfairynneubwll, Llanfairynycwmwd, Llannerchymedd, Nefyn, Penllech, Pentraeth, Talyllyn (Anglesey), Talyllyn (Merionethshire), Trefriw
SS Mary & Nicholas: Beaumaris
St Mechell: Llanfechell
St Merin: Bodferin
St Michael: Betwsycoed, Llanffestiniog, Llanfihangelbachellaeth, Llanfihangeldinsylwy, Llanfihangeltre'rbeirdd, Llanfihangelynnhowyn, Llanfihangelypennant (Caernarfonshire), Llanfihangelypennant (Merionethshire), Llanfihangelysgeifiog, Llanfihangelytraethau, Llanrug, Penrhoslligwy, Trefeglwys, Treflys
St Morhaiarn: Gwalchmai
St Mwrog: Llanfwrog
St Nidan: Llanidan
St Pabo: Llanbabo
St Patrick: Llanbadrig
St Peblig: Llanbeblig
St Peirio: Rhosbeirio
St Peris: Llanberis
St Peter: Llanbedr, Llanbedrgoch, Llanbedrycennin, Machynlleth, Meyllteyrn, Newborough, Pennal
St Petroc: Llanbedrog
St Peulan: Llanbeulan
St Rhedyw: Llanllyfni
St Rhwydrys: Llanrhwydrus
St Rhychwyn: Llanrhychwyn
St Rhyddlad: Llanrhyddlad
St Sadwrn: Llansadwrn
St Seiriol: Penmon
St Tanwg: Llandanwg
St Tecwyn: Llandecwyn
St Tegai: Llandygai
St Tegfan: Llandegfan
St Trygarn: Llandrygarn
St Tudglyd: Penmachno
St Tudno: Llandudno
St Tudur: Darowen
St Tudwen: Llandudwen
St Twrog: Bodwrog, Llandwrog, Maentwrog
St Tydecho: Cemmaes, Llanymawddwy, Mallwyd
St Tyfrydog: Llandyfrydog
St Tysilio: Llandysilio
SS Ust & Dyfrig: Llanwrin
St Ylched: Llechylched
No dedication/dedication unknown: Capel Lligwy
= Post-medieval churches
=Christ Church: Caernarfon (1864), Glanogwen (1856), Llandinorwig (1857), Llanfairfechan (1864), Penygroes (C19th), Rhosybol (1875), Talsarnau (1871)
Christ the King: Malltraeth (?)
Holy Cross: Maesgeirchen (1958), Talybont (1892)
Holy Trinity: Bryngwran (1842), Corris (1875), Llandudno (1874), Penrhyndeudraeth (1858)
SS Afran, Ieuan & Sannan: Llantrisant new (1899)
St Andrew: Benllech (1964), Rhuddlanfawr (C19th)
St Anne: Tanybwlch (1813)
St Bartholomew: Bontddu (1895)
St Catherine: Arthog (1808), Garreg (C19th)
St Celynnin: Llangelynnin new (1840), Llwyngwril (1843)
St Curig: Capelcurig (1883)
St Cyngar: Borthygest (1913)
St Cynon: Fairbourne (1927)
St David: Abergynolwyn (1880), Bangor (1888), Barmouth (1830), Blaenauffestiniog (1842), Caergeiliog (1912), Dylife (1856), Garndolbenmaen (1900), Holyhead (1963), Nefyn (1904), Penmaenmawr (1893)
St Deiniol: Criccieth (1887), Talwrn (1891)
St Elizabeth: Dolwyddelan (1886), Glasinfryn (1871)
St Enclydwyn: Cwmpenmachno (1921)
St Gabriel: Cwmyglo (C19th)
St George: Llandudno (1841), Trefor (1881)
St Gwenllwyfo: Llanwenllwyfo new (1856)
St Helen: Penisa'r Waun (1883)
St Hywyn: Aberdaron new (1841)
St James: Bangor (1866), Llithfaen (C19th)
St John the Baptist: Pontcyfyng (1875)
St John the Evangelist: Abersoch (1911), Barmouth (1895), Llanbrynmair (1867), Porthmadog (1876), Talysarn (C19th), Waunfawr (1880)
St Mark: Brithdir (1898)
St Martha: Manod (1871)
St Mary: Bangor (1864), Betwsycoed (1873), Caersws (1871), Dinorwig (?), Dolgarrog (1913), Felinheli (1865), Llangwyfan (1870), Menaibridge (1858), Morfanefyn (1870), Rhoslefain (1870), Tregarth (1869), Tremadog (1811)
St Matthew: Bryncrug (1882)
St Michael: Gaerwen (1847)
St Nidan: Llanidan new (1843)
St Padarn: Llanberis (1884)
St Patrick: Cemaes Bay (1865)
St Paul: Bryncoedifor (1846)
St Peter: Aberdyfi (1837), Amlwch (1872), Penrhosgarnedd (1956), Pwllheli (1832)
St Philip: Caerdeon (1862)
St Seiriol: Holyhead (1854), Penmaenmawr (1867)
St Tanwg: Harlech (1841)
St Thomas: Groeslon (1853), Newborough (?)
No dedication/dedication unknown: Coetmor Chapel (1911), Felinheli (1863)
References
External links
Official website
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Basilika Santo Petrus dan Santo Paulus, Lewiston
- Afrika Tengah
- Uskup Oxford
- Diocese of Bangor
- Bishop of Bangor
- Bangor-on-Dee
- List of cathedrals in Wales
- Andy John
- Bangor Cathedral
- List of Welsh flags
- Archdeacon of Bangor
- Betws-y-Coed
- David Morris (bishop)
