- Source: Diocese of Monmouth
The Diocese of Monmouth is a diocese of the Church in Wales. Despite the name, its cathedral is located not in Monmouth but in Newport — the Cathedral Church of St Woolos. Reasons for not choosing the title of Newport included the existence of a Catholic Bishop of Newport until 1916. This apparent anomaly arose in 1921 when the diocese was created (from the eastern part of the Diocese of Llandaff) with no location for the cathedral yet chosen. Various options were being considered, such as restoring Tintern Abbey, building from scratch on Ridgeway Hill in Newport, and (the eventual choice) upgrading St Woolos, then a parish church; in the meantime the new diocese, as it covers more or less the territory of the county of Monmouth, was named the "Diocese of Monmouth". Prior to 1921 the area had been the archdeaconry of Monmouth.
It is headed by Cherry Vann, Bishop of Monmouth. She was elected the eleventh bishop in September 2019 and enthroned in Newport Cathedral on 1 February 2020.
In its own words, the diocese "covers the south east corner of Wales, from Monmouth south to Chepstow, westwards along the 'M4 corridor' to Newport and the outskirts of Cardiff, northwards into the south eastern valleys and east into the rural areas around Usk, Raglan, Abergavenny and the Herefordshire border". It covers the entire historic county of Monmouthshire, plus the ancient parish of Llanedeyrn (which was in the historic county of Glamorgan), minus a few areas on the Wales-England border (Dixton, Llangua and Welsh Bicknor).
In local government terms, the territory of the diocese covers the unitary authority areas of:
Monmouthshire
Newport
Torfaen
Blaenau Gwent (part)
Caerphilly (part)
Cardiff (part)
Herefordshire (part)
Archdeaconries and deaneries
At the Diocesan Conference, October 2017, the creation of a third archdeaconry — Gwent Valleys — from the two deaneries of Bedwellty and of Pontypool, was approved.
List of archdeacons
= Archdeacons of Monmouth
=The archdeaconry of Monmouth was erected, from the Llandaff archdeaconry, in the Diocese of Llandaff on 6 February 1844.
26 February 1844 – 1885 (ret.): William Crawley
1885–1914 (res.): Conybeare Bruce
1914–1921 (res.): Charles Green
From its creation in 1921, the archdeaconry has been in Monmouth diocese.
1922–1926 (d.): David Griffiths
1926–1930 (res.): David Roberts
1930–1940 (res.): Alfred Monahan
1940–1954: Samuel Davies
1955–1963: Joseph Ralph Jones
1963–1973: Ernest Evans
1973–1976: Cecil Percival Willis
1976–1977 (res.): Clifford Wright
1977–1986 (res.): Barrie Evans
1986–1993 (res.): Keith Tyte
1993–2001: Peter Woodman
2001–2008: Glyndwr Hackett
2008–2013 (res.): Richard Pain
24 November 2013 – 12 March 2021: Ambrose Mason
20 June 2021 – present: Ian Rees
Ian Kendall Rees (born 1966) was collated Archdeacon of Monmouth on 20 June 2021. He trained for the ministry at St Michael's College, Llandaff and served his title (curacy) at Barry; he was made deacon at Petertide 2000 (24 June) and ordained priest the following Petertide (30 June 2001) — both times by Barry Morgan, Bishop of Llandaff, at Llandaff Cathedral. He served as an associate priest in Cardiff until 2005, then priest-in-charge near Bridgend, before moving to the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon in 2010. Rees served in several incumbencies there along with diocesan roles and both honorary and residentiary canonries of the cathedral before his move to Monmouth as archdeacon and Director of Ministry and Discipleship.
= Archdeacons of Newport
=The archdeaconry of Newport was created from the Monmouth archdeaconry in 1930.
1931–1935: the Dean of Monmouth provisionally
1935–1948 (ret.): Vaughan Rees
1948–1953 (d.): Thomas Parry Pryce
1953–1964 (ret.): Charles Lewis (afterwards archdeacon emeritus)
1964–1973: Ivor Philips
1973–1976: Ernest Evans
1976–1977: (d) Cecil Percival Willis
1977–1986 (res.): Clifford Wright
1986–1993 (ret.): Barrie Evans
1993–1997 (ret.): Keith Tyte
1997–2008: Kenneth Sharpe
2008–2012: Glyndwr Hackett
9 September 2012–present: Jonathan Williams
Newport archdeaconry was split in 2018 to create Gwent Valleys archdeaconry
= Archdeacons of the Gwent Valleys
=The archdeaconry was erected from Newport archdeaconry in 2018.
7 July 2018 – 24 July 2021 (d.): Sue Pinnington
19 June 2022 – present: Stella Bailey
Stella Bailey (born 1976) was collated Archdeacon of the Gwent Valleys on 19 June 2022. She first studied theology at Westhill College, Birmingham, then worked in factories before joining West Midlands Police. Bailey trained for the ministry at Ripon College Cuddesdon and received orders in the Church of England: she was made deacon at Petertide 2009 (5 July) — by Christopher Cocksworth, Bishop of Coventry, at Coventry Cathedral — and ordained priest the following Petertide (3 July 2010) by John Stroyan, Bishop of Warwick, at Coventry Cathedral. Her title post (curacy) was at Walsgrave on Sowe, after which she served as Vicar of St Mary Magdalen, Coventry. Her last post before becoming archdeacon was at Kenilworth, where she also became Area Dean. In Monmouth diocese, Bailey serves as both Archdeacon and Director of Mission.
List of churches
APC = ancient parish church; MC = medieval chapel.
= Archdeaconry of Monmouth
=Abergavenny Town and Villages Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Abergavenny Holy Trinity, Abergavenny St Mary, Govilon, Llanelen, Llanfoist and Llanwenarth Citra. It has an estimated population of 14,479. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
1previously Abergavenny Priory; became the parish church at the Dissolution
Heart of Monmouthshire Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Llanddewi Fach and Llanhennock. It has an estimated population of 11,801. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.
Monmouth or Monmouth Marches Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Cwmcarvan, Dingestow, Llandogo, Llanfihangel Tor-Y-Mynydd, Llanfihangel-Ystern-Llewern, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, Llangovan, Llangunnog, Llanishen, Llansoy, Michel Troy, Monmouth, Overmonnow, Penallt, Penyclawdd, Rockfield, St Maughan's, Tintern Parva, Tregaer, Trellech, Trellech Grange, Whitebrook Chapel and Wonastow. It has an estimated population of 15,483. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.
Netherwent Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Caerwent, Caldicot Rectorial Benefice, Dinham, Llandevaud, Llanvaches, Llanvair Discoed, Magor Rectorial Benefice, Penhow and St Brides Netherwent. It has an estimated population of 31,844. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, one Vicar and two Associate Priests.
1monthly services continue in the village hall 2original dedication to St Hilary 3original dedication to St Michael
North Monmouthshire Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Bettws Chapel, Cwmyoy, Grosmont, Llanarth, Llanddewi Rhyderch, Llanddewi Skirrid, Llanfair Chapel, Llanfihangel Crucorney, Llangattock-Juxta-Usk, Llangattock Lingoed, Llansantffraed, Llanthony, Llantilio Crossenny, Llantilio Pertholey, Llanvapley, Llanvetherine, Oldcastle, Penrhos and Skenfrith. It has an estimated population of 8,429. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.
Severn Wye Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Chepstow, Devauden, Itton, Kilgwrrwg, Mathern, Mounton, Newchurch, Penterry, St Arvans, St Pierre and Shirenewton. It has an estimated population of 16,326. As of November 2024 it was served by two Vicars.
1no dedication before 1980s
= Archdeaconry of the Gwent Valleys
=Cwmbran Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Cwmbran and Llanfrechfa. It has an estimated population of 50,472. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Associate Priest.
Islwyn Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Lower Islwyn and Upper Islwyn. It has an estimated population of 69,489. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, three Vicars and one Associate Priest.
Mid Torfaen Ministry Area
This was formed from the parish of Mid Torfaen. It has an estimated population of 37,768. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.
Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Rhymney, Tredegar and Upper Islwyn. It has an estimated population of 36,071. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, one Associate Vicar and one Assistant Curate.
St Illtyd Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Abertillery, Blaenavon, Capel Newydd, Cwmtillery, Llanhilleth, Six Bells and Upper Ebbw Valleys. It was formerly known as the Upper Eastern Valleys Ministry Area. It has an estimated population of 58,649. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
1original dedication to St Anne
= Archdeaconry of Newport
=Beechwood Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Caerleon, Newport Christ Church, Newport Maindee, Newport St Andrew, Newport St Julian and Newport St Teilo. It has an estimated population of 63,831. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Associate Priest.
East Cardiff Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Cyncoed, Llanrumney, Rumney and St Mellons. It has an estimated population of 75,380. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and three Vicars.
1in the ancient county of Glamorgan, not Monmouthshire
Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Bedwas, Machen, Marshfield, Michaelston-Y-Fedw, Rudry and St Bride's Wentloog. It has an estimated population of 17,845. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.
Newport Cathedral Ministry Area
This was formed from the parish of Newport St Woolos. It has an estimated population of. As of November 2024 it was served by one Dean and two Residentiary Canons.
Newport North West Ministry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Bettws, Malpas, Newport All Saints, Newport Maesglas and Newport St Mark. It has an estimated population of 36,713. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Associate Priest.
Tredegar Park Minstry Area
This was formed from the parishes of Bassaleg, Maesglas St Thomas, Newport St John the Baptist and The Gaer. It has an estimated population of 42,023. As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Assistant Curate.
Dedications
= Medieval churches (chapelries in italics)
=All Saints: Coedkernew, Kemeys Commander, Kemeys Inferior, Llanfrechfa
Holy Trinity: Christchurch, Sudbrook
St Andoenus: Mounton
St Andrew: Tredunnock
St Arvan: St Arvans
St Augustine: Rumney
St Baruc: Bedwas
St Basil of Caesarea: Bassaleg
St Bartholomew: Llanover
St Beuno: Llanfaenor
St Bridget: Llansantffraed, St Brides Netherwent, St Brides Wentloog, Skenfrith
St Cadoc: Cwmcarvan, Llangattock-juxta-Caerleon, Llangattock-juxta-Usk, Llangattock-lingoed, Llangattock-vibon-Avel, Penrhos, Raglan, Trevethin
St Cadwaladr: Bishton
St Cenedlon: Rockfield
St Curig: Cat's Ash
St Cybi: Llangybi
St David: Bettws, Llanddewifach, Llanddewirhydderch, Llanddewi-skirrid, Llangeview, Llanthony, Trostrey
St Deiniol: Itton
St Denis: Llanishen
St Dingad: Dingestow
St Dubricius: Llanvaches
St Edern: Llanedeyrn
St Ffwyst: Llanfoist
St Govan: Llangovan
St Gwynllyw: Newport
St Helen: Llanellen
St Hilary: Rogiet
St Illtud: Llanhilleth, Mamhilad
St James: Ifton, Llanvetherine, Rudry
St Jerome: Llangwm
St John the Baptist: Abergavenny, Llangwmisaf, Llanhennock, Oldcastle, Penhow
St John the Evangelist: Llandenny
St Llywel: Llanllowell
St Mable: Llanvapley
St Maedoc or Aeddan: Bettwsnewydd, Llanbadoc
St Martin: Cwmyoy, Llanmartin, Penyclawdd
St Mary: Caldicot, Chepstow, Llanfairdiscoed, Llanfairkilgeddin, Llanwern, Magor, Malpas, Marshfield, Monmouth, Nash, Panteg, Penallt, Penterry, Portskewett, Risca, Tintern, Tregare, Undy, Usk, Whitson, Wilcrick
St Mary Magdalene: Goldcliff
St Matthew: Monkswood
St Mawgan: St Maughans
St Mellonius or Melaine: St Mellons
St Michael: Gwernesney, Llanfihangelcrucorney, Llanfihangelgobion, Llanfihangelllantarnam, Llanfihangelpontymoel, Llanfihangelrogiet, Llanfihangeltorymynydd, Llanfihangelysternllewern, Machen, Michaelston-y-Fedw, Mitchel Troy, Redwick, Tintern Parva
St Nicholas: Grosmont, Trellech
St Oudoceus: Llandogo
St Peter: Aberystruth, Bryngwyn, Goytre, Henllys, Llandevaud, Llanwenarth, Newchurch, Peterstone Wentlooge, St Pierre
SS Peter, Paul & John: Llantrisant
St Sannan: Bedwellte
SS Stephen & Tathan: Caerwent
St Tegfeth: Llandegfeth
St Teilo: Llanarthfawr, Llantilio-crossenny, Llantilio-pertholey
St Tewdrig: Mathern
St Thomas Becket: Overmonnow, Shirenewton, Wolvesnewton
St Tudur: Mynyddislwyn
St Tysoi: Llansoy
St Winwaloe: Wonastow
No dedication/dedication unknown: Bettws, Kilgwrrwg, Langstone, Trellech Grange
= Post-medieval churches
=All Saints: Blaina (C19th/20th), Cyncoed (1923), Llanedeyrn (1970s), Maesycwmmer (?), Newport (1898), Pontnewynydd (1906)
Christ Church: Aberbeeg (1907), Abergavenny (1879), Coedypaen (1848), Ebbw Vale (1861), Govilon (1860)
Holy Trinity: Abergavenny (1840), Nantyglo (1854), Newbridge (?), Pillgwenlly (1851), Pontnewydd (1860), Whitebrook (1840)
Resurrection: St Mellons (C20th)
St Andrew: Beaufort (1895), Newport (1882), Pontrhydyrun (?)
St Anne: Nantyglo (1882), Rogerstone (1933)
St Augustine: Pontllanfraith (1877)
St Bartholomew: Highmoor (?)
St Christopher: Bulwark (1950s)
St David: Beaufort (1891), Fleur-de-Lis (1894), Llanhilleth (?), Maesycwmmer (1880), Penmaen (1855), Pentwyn (1970s), Rhymney (1840), Risca (C20th), Troedrhiwgwair (?)
St Dingad: New Tredegar (1893)
St Dubricius: Llanrumney (C20th)
St Gabriel: Cwmbran (1907)
St George: Tredegar (1836)
St Hilda: Griffithstown (1888)
St James: Blaenavon (1890), Devauden Green (1829), Georgetown (1890), Pontypool (1820)
St John the Baptist: Catbrook (1910), Ebbw Vale (1909), Machen (1855), Newport (1900), Rogerstone (1887)
St John the Evangelist: Beaufort (x2) (1843, 1893), Cwmcarn (C19th/20th), Garndiffaith (1932), Garnyrerw (?), Maindee (1860), Markham (?), Six Bells (1905), Waunfelin (1912)
SS Julius & Aaron: Newport (1891)
St Luke: Abercarn (1890), Pontnewynydd (1873)
St Margaret: Blackwood (1876), Risca (1911)
St Mark: Alltyryn (?), Llanhilleth (1898), Newport (1874), Rhymney (1890)
St Martin: Newport (1950s)
St Mary: Abergavenny (1537), Croesyceiliog (1903), Crumlin (1870s), Ebbw Vale (1897), Llanfair Green (1843), Newport (?)
St Matthew: Maindee (1892), Pontypool (1895), Rhymney (1842)
St Michael: Abertillery (1854), Glascoed (1849), New Tredegar (1890)
St Oswald: Sebastopol (1915)
St Paul: Abertysswg (1910), Blaenavon (1893), Cwm (1882), Cwmtillery (1890), Newbridge (1878), Newport (1836)
St Peter: Aberbargoed (C20th), Blaenavon (1805), Newbridge (C20th)
St Philip: Newport (1925)
SS Philip & James the Less: Gwrhay (1853)
St Stephen: Newport (1884)
St Teilo: Newport (1952), Troedrhiwfuwch (1875)
St Theodore: Ynysddu (1925)
St Thomas the Apostle: Abersychan (1832), Cefnfforest (C20th), Newport (?), Trethomas (C19th)
No dedication/dedication unknown: Abercarn (1980s), Crosskeys (?), Pontprennau (2003), Sirhowy (C19th/20th)
See also
List of Church in Wales churches
References
External links
Diocese of Monmouth Archived 2012-03-13 at the Wayback Machine
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- List of archdeacons in the Church in Wales
- Confirmation of bishops
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