Diocese of Llandaff
Diocese of the Church in Wales
Llandaff Cathedral
The Diocese of Llandaff is an Anglican (Church in Wales ) diocese that traces its roots to pre-Reformation times as heir of a Catholic bishopric. It is headed by the Bishop of Llandaff , whose seat is located at the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Llandaff , a suburb of Cardiff . It currently covers most of the former Welsh county of Glamorgan , but once stretched from the River Towy to the middle of the Wye Valley .
Archdeaconries and deaneries
The diocese of Llandaff is currently divided into two archdeaconries: Llandaff and Margam.[ 1] From 2002–2020 there was a third archdeaconry, that of Morgannwg; in 2020, of its four deaneries, Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil & Caerphilly moved to Llandaff, and Cynon Valley and Rhondda moved to Margam. The churches in the former Deanery of Penarth & Barry moved from the archdeaconry of Llandaff to the archdeaconry of Margam in 2023.
Diocese
Archdeaconry
Deanery
Churches
Population
People/church
Diocese of Llandaff
Archdeaconry of Llandaff
Deanery of Cardiff
19
151,933
7,996
Deanery of Llandaff
20
130,550
6,528
Deanery of Merthyr Tydfil & Caerphilly
26
140,015
5,385
Deanery of Penarth and Barry
18
92,180
5,121
Deanery of Pontypridd
17
83,083
4,887
Archdeaconry of Margam
Deanery of Bridgend
24
105,403
4,392
Deanery of Cynon Valley
16
58,574
3,661
Deanery of Margam
16
76,913
4,807
Deanery of Neath
19
71,773
3,589
Deanery of Rhondda
18
85,313
4,740
Deanery of Vale of Glamorgan
35
30,452
870
Total/averages
228
1,026,189
4,501
Archdeacons of Llandaff
See Archdeacon of Llandaff
Archdeacons of Margam
See Archdeacon of Margam
Archdeacons of Morgannwg
Pre-reformation history : Catholic bishopric
Legendary foundations
Lucius of Britain
A number of traditions associate Llandaff with Lucius of Britain . Lucius was believed to be a 2nd century king who first beseeched the Pope (Eleutherius ) to convert him to Christianity. The Pope's response was to send a Christian mission to Britain, which would include the building of Britain's first church. The Welsh Triads relate this tradition to Llandaff, stating that Lucius "made the first Church at Llandaf, which was the first in the Isle of Britain." another triad lists ""the three archbishoprics of the Isle of Britain" and states that "the first was Llandaf, of the gift of Lleirwg (Lucius), the son of Coel, the son of Cyllin, who first gave lands and civil privileges to such as first embraced the faith in Christ." Although the Lucius legend is now considered to be pseudohistory, it was recounted by Nennius , Bede and Geoffrey of Monmouth , and seems to have been widely accepted in the medieval period.[ 2]
Four names are associated with the task of executing the Pope's wishes, these include the early Welsh saints Fagan , Deruvian and Elvan . Fagan is sometimes named as "the first Bishop of Llandaff" while all three became patrons of churches and villages throughout the diocese. Iolo Morgannwg also linked these early figures to Llandaff, writing extensively on this supposed early foundation. In the Iolo Manuscripts , he credits Fagan as the second Bishop of Llandaff (succeeding Dyfan, a figure Iolo conflates with Deruvian).[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ a]
Saint Dubricius
The diocese was reputedly founded in 560 or earlier by Saint Teilo , during the monastic movement initiated by Saint Dubricius who presided over several monasteries in Ergyng , including Hentland and Moccas . Dubricius is said to have made Teilo abbot of this daughter monastery at Llandaff , which after Dubricius' death became a monastic cathedral and the chief monastery in South Wales . Saint Dubricius is usually given as the first bishop.
Places mentioned in the 'Book of Llandaff '
The early history of diocese is, however, highly controversial, because the chief authority, the diocesan charters in the Book of Llandaff , though dating from the late 6th century, were considerably doctored to raise Llandaff's profile when they were copied in the early 12th century. Similarly, the saints' 'lives' therein have little basis in fact. Gilbert Hunter Doble and others have clearly demonstrated that there is no evidence that Saints Dubricius and Teilo had anything to do with Llandaff. Dubricius was only active in Ergyng and Gwent , while Teilo's associations with Llandaff have been transferred from his great abbey at Llandeilo Fawr.[citation needed ]
Early times
The original church at Llandaff (perhaps a monastery ) may well have been an early foundation. However, it is likely to have been founded by Saint Oudoceus rather than Saint Teilo. The early episcopal authority in the area was, indeed, in Ergyng and Gwent, originally under Dubricius and then his disciples. Their base may have been at Welsh Bicknor , Kenderchurch or Glasbury . Teilo's foundation at Llandeilo may have superseded Ergyng in the mid-7th century or, as David Nash Ford suggests, the two may have remained the seats of independent, yet parallel, bishoprics, as late as the mid-9th century. Both had accepted the ways of the Roman Catholic Church in 777.
There certainly seems to have only been a single diocese by the late 9th century, based at Llandeilo. The Bishops were known as 'Bishop of Teilo '. When exactly the bishop's cathedra (and the Teilo traditions) moved to Llandaff, however, is not clear. Ford, again, suggests a date not much later, after the death of Bishop Nobis in 874. However, a date in the early 11th century or even later cannot be ruled out. The bishops of Llandaff long maintained absolute independence within their own territories, and the rights and privileges of the Church of Llandaff were extensive. However, there is a tradition that by 872, the bishops had already, nominally at least, accepted the authority of the English Province of Canterbury . Certainly this was the case by 982. The first Saxon bishop, Wulfrith, had been installed in 930, though he may have been of dual-nationality.
Norman times onwards
After the Norman Conquest of south-east Wales in the 1090s, the archbishops of Canterbury began to exercise their jurisdiction over Wales, and Saint Anselm placed Bishop Herewald of Llandaff under interdict. Herewald's successor, Urban , was consecrated at Canterbury, after taking an oath of canonical obedience to the archbishop, and from that time Llandaff became a full dependent of Canterbury. Standing difficulties were the admixture of race and language due to the English settlements and the ignorance and incontinence of the Welsh clergy, who had ceased to observe celibacy and gave scandal to the Normans and English alike. A reform was gradually effected, chiefly by the establishment of new monasteries and mendicant houses . The Book of Llandaff , now at the National Library of Wales , Aberystwyth , reflects Urban's territorial ambitions for his diocese. The present cathedral dates substantially from his time, 1120 and later.
In the religious turmoil of the 16th century, the Bishop of Llandaff, Anthony Kitchin , was the only bishop in office at the accession of Elizabeth I who acquiesced in the religious changes and was accounted an apostate by fellow Catholics. He died in 1563. Rome had already decided to suppress the Catholic see in 1530;
Thereafter, there continued a line of Anglican bishops up to the present day. Some of these showed aptitude for the conditions of the post, e. g. Blethyn and Morgan (the translator of the Bible), also those appointed under Charles II. Another Morgan suffered many years imprisonment for his Laudian convictions. The administration of the diocese suffered from its poor endowment and limited patronage, leading at the end of the 18th century to non-resident bishops (e.g. Watson) and the holding with other ecclesiastical benefices (such as the Deanery of St. Paul's ). Failure to speak Welsh characterised the bishops during this period. Bishop Ollivant notably took up the challenge of providing churches for the newly industrialised valleys. The population explosion created pressure for the division of the diocese, which was put into effect with Disestablishment. The diocese remained part of the Province of Canterbury until the creation of the Church in Wales on 31 March 1920.
Notes
^ An account in the Book of Llandaff is that in 156AD, King Lucius sent two ambassadors, Elfan and Medwy, to Pope Eleutherius asking that he be made a Christian and that his subjects might also become Christians. Both ambassadors were baptised and ordained, with Elfan being made a bishop. Both men returned to Britain where they taught and converted many in the court of King Lucius. Elfan is said to have become the first Bishop of Llandaff.
List of churches
APC = ancient parish church; MC = medieval chapel.
Archdeaconry of Llandaff
Caerphilly and Aber Valley Ministry Area
This was formed from the Eglwysilan & Caerphilly Rectorial Benefice.[ 8] It has an estimated population of 40,722.[ 9] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Team Vicar.[ 10]
Church
Founded (building)
St Andrew, Penyrheol
1960s
St Catherine, Caerphilly
c. 1910 (1920s) (2000)
St Martin, Caerphilly
pre-1870s (1879)
SS Peter & Cenydd, Senghenydd1 [ a]
1896
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St Ilan, Eglwysilan
APC
2023[ 14]
1 original dedication to St Peter
Notes
^ Although closed and apparently destined for redundancy in 2017,[ 11] the church was in 2021 re-opened as a church plant from Citizen Church , based in Cathays, Cardiff.[ 12] The church appears now to be administratively part of the Parish of Citizen Church, Cardiff,[ 13]
and no longer part of the Benefice of Eglwysilan (St Ilan) and Caerphilly (now the Caerphilly and Aber Valley Ministry Area).
Gabalfa and Tremorfa Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Gabalfa and Tremorfa .[ 15] It has an estimated population of 19,978.[ 16] As of October 2024 it was served by one Vicar and one Curate.[ 17]
Church
Founded (building)
St Mark, Gabalfa
c. 1870 (1968)
St Philip's Community Church, Tremorfa
1930 (1966)
Garth Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Capel Llanillterne, Michaelston-Super-Ely , Pentyrch , Radyr , St Fagans and Tongwynlais .[ 18] [ 19] [ 20] [ 21] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 33,024.[ 22] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 23]
Church
Founded (building)
Christ Church, Radyr
1903
St John the Baptist, Danescourt, Radyr
APC
St Cadoc, Pentyrch
APC (1857)
St David, Groesfaen
1892
St Ellteyrn, (Capel) Llanilltern
APC (1862)
St Mary, St Fagans
APC
St Mary and St James, Taffs Well 1
c. 1897
St Michael & All Angels, Tongwynlais
1850 (1877)
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St Michael, Michaelston-super-Ely[ 24]
APC
2010[ a] [ 25]
St Mary, Nantgarw
1845
1983[ 26]
1 original dedication to St James
Llan Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Gilfach Goch , Tonyrefail and the Llantrisant Rectorial Benefice.[ 27] [ 28] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 67,922.[ 29] As of October 2024 it was served by three Vicars.[ 30]
Church
Founded (building)
SS Illtyd, Gwynno & Dyfodwg, Llantrisant
APC
SS Julius & Aaron, Llanharan
APC (1857)
St Anne, Talygarn
MC (1887)
St David, Miskin
1878 (1907)
St Illtyd, Llantwit Fardre
APC
St Illtyd, Llanharry
APC (1868)
St Michael & All Angels, Beddau
1936
St Paul, Pontyclun
1895
St Peter, Brynna
1830s
St David, Tonyrefail
1903
St Alban, Tonyrefail
1930 (1981)
St Barnabas, Gilfach Goch
1899
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St Andrew, Llantwit Fardre[ 31]
1980s
Old St Peter's, Peterston-super-Montem
MC
1830s[ 32]
Merthyr Tydfil Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Abercanaid , Dowlais , Merthyr Tydfil , Merthyr Vale , Penydarren and Troedyrhiw .[ 33] [ 34] [ 35] [ 36] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 46,882.[ 37] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and three Vicars.[ 38]
Church
Founded (building)
Christ Church, Pant
1870s
All Saints, Dowlais
C19th (C20th)
Christ Church, Cyfarthfa/Georgetown
1853 (1857)
SS Peter & Paul, Abercanaid
1884 (1911)
St Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil
APC (1901)
St David, Merthyr Tydfil
1847
St John the Baptist, Troedyrhiw
1851
St Mary & Holy Innocents, Merthyr Vale1
1926 (1974)
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
Church of St Tydfil's Well, The Quar, Merthyr Tydfil
?
St Luke, Gellideg
?
c. 2019
St John the Baptist, Dowlais [ 39]
1827
1997
St John, Penydarren[ 40]
1858
pre-2009
St James the Great, Pentre-bach[ 41]
late C19th
1979
1 originally dedicated to St Mary[ 42]
North Cardiff Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Cardiff Roath Park , Lisvane and Llanishen .[ 43] [ 44] [ 45] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 35,470.[ 46] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 47]
1 originally known as Christ Church Llanishen
Pontypridd Ministry Area
This was formed from the benefice of Pontypridd ,[ 48] previously including the parish of Pwllgwaun and Llanddewi Rhondda. It has an estimated population of 39,148.[ 49] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[ 50]
Church
Founded (building)
St John the Evangelist, Graig
pre-1901 (1920s)[ 51]
St Luke, Rhydyfelin
1907 (1962)[ 51]
St Mary, Glyntaff 1
1839 [ 51]
St Catherine, Pontypridd
1868[ 51]
Christ Church, Ynysybwl
1887[ 51]
St Gwynno, Llanwonno
APC[ 51]
St Luke, Cilfynydd
1892[ 51]
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St Matthew, Pontypridd[ 52]
1885[ b] (1907)[ 53]
2006/07[ 54]
Mission Room, Pen-y-coedcae[ 55]
before 1900[ c]
1980s?
St Barnabas, Trehafod[ d] [ 56] [ 57]
pre-2012[ 58] [ e]
St David, Hopkinstown (Llanddewi Rhondda)
1855[ 51]
2022[ 59]
St Mark, Pwll Gwaun[ 60]
1892
2011
1 since 2022 administered from Citizen Church in Cardiff rather than as part of the local Ministry Area
Notes
^ Decree of redundancy and deconsecration dated 16 March 2012.
^ Mission Church in Church Road, Trallwn.
^ The Mission Room appears on an Ordnance Survey Maps dated 1900 and continues to appear at ST 06058 87727 until at least the 1960s.
^ Although the village of Trehafod lay partly in the former Rhondda Borough, St Barnabas was within the parish of Llanddewi Rhondda and therefore in the Pontypridd Deanery.
^ Decree of Redundancy and Deconsecration dated 16 March 2012
Roath and Cathays Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Cardiff Citizen Church, Cardiff Dewi Sant, Cathays , Roath St Edward, Roath St German, Roath St Margaret, Roath St Martin and Urban Crofters.[ 61] [ 62] [ 63] [ 64] [ 65] [ 66] [ 67] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 57,697.[ 68] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, five Vicars and one Curate.[ 17] [ 69]
1 originally dedicated to St Teilo. Also runs churches in Pontypridd (St Mary's Glyntaff) and Caerphilly (Senghenydd) 2 closed 2015 and reopened 2019 as Urban Crofters 3 originally dedicated to St Andrew; closed in 1954. Congregation of Eglwys Dewi Sant (founded 1891; see below) moved in, and church reconsecrated as Dewi Sant 1956.
St John the Baptist Ministry Area
This was formed from the Cardiff City Parish.[ 70] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 6,847.[ 71] As of October 2024 it was served by one Priest-in-Charge, one Assistant Curate and one Associate Priest.[ 72]
1 dedicated to St Elvan until 1903
South Cardiff Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Cardiff St Dyfrig & St Samson, Cardiff St Mary, Grangetown and Roath St Saviour.[ 77] [ 78] [ 79] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 47,003.[ 80] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.[ 81]
1 original dedication to St Samson
Taff Rhymney Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bargoed , Bedlinog , Brithdir , Deri , Fochriw , Gelligaer , Llanbradach , Llanfabon , Pontlottyn , Treharris , Trelewis and Ystrad Mynach .[ 84] [ 85] [ 86] [ 87] [ 88] It is named after the Taff Valley and the Rhymney Valley . It has an estimated population of 52,387.[ 89] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Curate.[ 90]
Church
Founded (building)
St Gwladys, Bargoed
1877
St Aidan, Rhymney Bridge
C19th
St Tyfaelog, Pontlottyn
1863
SS Mary & Andrew, Fochriw1
1864
St Cadoc, Gelligaer
APC
St Margaret, Gilfach
1895 (1933)
St Mabon, Llanfabon
APC (1847)
St John the Baptist, Nelson
1887
St Matthias, Treharris
1896
Holy Trinity, Ystrad Mynach
1855
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
All Saints, Llanbradach[ 91]
1896
c. 1994
Llanbradach Chapel[ 92]
late C19th
C20th
St Mary, Fochriw[ 93]
1907
1981
St Cadoc, Bedlinog[ 94]
1873 (1912)
St Cynon, Treharris[ 95]
1861
1986[ 96]
St Mary, Trelewis[ 97]
1886
pre-2004
St Peter, Deri
c. 1890
St David, Brithdir
Trinity Church, Pengam[ 98]
pre-1877
St Anne, Cefn Hengoed
1931 (1939)
early 2010s
1 original dedication to St Andrew
Taff Wenallt Ministry Area
This was formed from the Whitchurch Rectorial Benefice.[ 99] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 34,750.[ 100] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and three Vicars.[ 101]
Church
Founded (building)
All Saints, Llandaff North
1873 (1955)
All Saints, Rhiwbina
1931
St Mary, Whitchurch
APC (1884)
St Thomas, Whitchurch
1911 (1913)
The Cathedral Ministry Area
This was formed from the Cathedral Parish of Llandaff .[ 102] [ 103] It has an estimated population of 6,228.[ 104] As of October 2024 it was served by one Dean, one Canon Precentor and one Canon Chancellor.[ 105]
1 original dedication to SS Dyfrig & Teilo
West Cardiff Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Caerau , Ely , Fairwater , Glan Ely and the Canton Rectorial Benefice.[ 106] [ 107] [ 108] [ 109] It has an estimated population of 64,800.[ 110] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and four Vicars.[ 111]
Archdeaconry of Margam
Afon Nedd Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Llansawel Briton Ferry , Skewen and the Neath Rectorial Benefice.[ 113] [ 114] [ 115] It is named after. It has an estimated population of 39,559.[ 116] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[ 117]
Church
Founded (building)
St David, Neath
1866
St Illtyd, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, Neath
APC
St Thomas the Apostle, Neath1
APC
St Teilo, Tonmawr2
c. 1920 (2003)
St Mary, Briton Ferry
APC (1892)
St John the Baptist, Neath Abbey
1850
St Mary, Skewen
1905 (2012)
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
SS Peter & Paul, Cimla, Neath
1964 (1970)
2022[ 118]
St Clement, Briton Ferry[ 119]
1866
2007
St John the Baptist, Briton Ferry[ 120]
1878
2013
St Thomas, Pantyrheol, Briton Ferry[ 121]
1881
All Saints, Skewen[ 122]
1905
2006
St Catherine, Melincryddan, Neath
1891
2020
St John, Oakwood
c. 1902
c. 2000[ 123]
1 original dedication to St Thomas a Becket 2 known as the Tonmawr Mission until 2003
Barry Ministry Area
This was formed from the Rectorial Benefice of Barry ,[ 124] including the former parishes of Merthyr Dyfan and Cadoxton-juxta-Barry . It has an estimated population of 54,821.[ 125] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 126]
Church
Founded (building)
SS Dyfan & Teilo, Merthyr Dyfan1
APC
St Cadoc, Cadoxton
APC
St Mary, Barry Dock
1905
All Saints, Barry
1908
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St Nicholas, Barry[ 127]
APC (1876)
1950s
St Paul the Apostle, Barry[ 128]
1893
2017
St Baruc, Barry Island[ 128]
1897
2019
1 original dedication to St Teilo
Bro Noddfa Newydd Ministry Area
This was formed in 2022 by the union of the parishes of Cadoxton-Juxta-Neath , Cilybebyll , Dulais Valley , Dyffryn , Tonna and Vale of Neath .[ 129] [ 130] [ 131] [ 132] [ 133] Its name means "A new safe haven" in Welsh.[ 134] It has an estimated population of 34,303.[ 135] As of October 2024 it was served by three Vicars.[ 136]
Church
Founded (building)
St Cadoc, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath
APC
St Anne, Tonna
1892
St John the Evangelist, Cilybebyll
APC
St John the Baptist, Alltwen
1888
St David, Dyffryn Cellwen
1925
St Margaret, Crynant
MC (1910)
St Cadoc, Aberpergwm
MC (1809)
St Mary, Blaengwrach
c. 1608
St David, Resolven
1850
St Matthew, Dyffryn
1871
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St Mary, Seven Sisters
pre-1894 (1911)
c. 2022[ 137]
Cowbridge Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Colwinston , Llandow , Llysworney and the Cowbridge Rectorial Benefice.[ 138] [ 139] It is named after the town of Cowbridge. It has an estimated population of 8,700.[ 140] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 141]
Church
Founded (building)
St Tydfil, Llysworney
APC (1894)
Holy Trinity, Llandow
APC
St Michael & All Angels, Colwinston
APC
St Canna, Llangan
APC (C19th)
St Mary, St Mary Hill
APC
St Michael, Flemingston
APC (C19th)
Holy Cross, Cowbridge
MC
St John the Baptist, Llanblethian
APC
St Dochdwy, Llandough-juxta-Cowbridge
APC
St Mary, St Mary Church
APC
St Brynach, Llanfrynach
APC
St John the Evangelist, Penllyn
c. 1850
St Senwyr, Llansannor
APC
St Hilary, St Hilary
APC
St Owain, Ystradowen
APC (1868)
Cynon Uchaf Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberdare St Elvan, Aberdare St Fagan, Aberdare St John the Baptist, Aberdare St John the Evangelist and Hirwaun .[ 142] [ 143] [ 144] It is named after the upper Cynon Valley . It has an estimated population of 26,220.[ 145] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[ 146]
Church
Founded (building)
St Fagan, Trecynon
1853 (c. 1858)
St James, Llwydcoed
1895
St Luke, Cwmdare
1887
St Elvan, Aberdare
1852
St John the Baptist, Aberdare
APC
St Matthew, Abernant
c. 1880 (1889)
St Lleurwg, Hirwaun
1858
St Winifred, Penywaun
1958
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St David, Aberdare[ 147]
1853
St John the Evangelist, Robertstown[ 148]
1890
Cynon Valley South Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberaman , Abercynon , Cwmaman , Cwmbach , Matthewstown, Miskin , Mountain Ash , Penrhiwceiber and Ynysboeth .[ 149] [ 150] [ 151] [ 152] [ 153] It is named after the Cynon Valley . It has an estimated population of 34,284.[ 154] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 155]
Church
Founded (building)
St Margaret, Aberaman
1883
St Donat, Carnetown
1898
St Gwynno, Abercynon
1904
All Saints, Matthewstown/Tyntetown
1903
St Winifred, Penrhiwceiber
1883
St Mary Magdalene, Cwmbach
1882
St Margaret, Mountain Ash
1862
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St Peter, Abercwmboi[ 156]
1918
St David, Mountain Ash[ 157]
1886
post-1950
St Teilo, Miskin[ 158]
1890
post-1950
St John the Baptist, Miskin[ 159]
1909
2007
St Illtyd, Cefn Pennar
1894
St Joseph, Cwmaman
1890
2021
De Morgannwg Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Michaelston-Le-Pit , Penmark , Porthkerry , Rhoose , St Andrews Major , St Lythans , Sully and Wenvoe .[ 160] [ 161] [ 162] [ 163] Its name means "South Glamorgan " in Welsh. It has an estimated population of 20,975.[ 164] As of October 2024 it was served by one Vicar.[ 165]
Church
Founded (building)
St Peter, Rhoose
1912 (1993)
St Curig, Porthkerry
APC
St Mary, Penmark
APC
St Michael & All Angels, Michaelston-le-Pit
APC
St Andrew, St Andrew's Major
APC
St Peter, Dinas Powys
1881 (1930)
St John the Baptist, Sully
APC
St Bleddian, St Lythans
APC
St Mary, Wenvoe
APC
East Vale Ministry Area
This was formed from the East Vale Rectorial Benefice.[ 166] It has an estimated population of 4,213.[ 167] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[ 168]
Church
Founded (building)
St Cadoc, Pendoylan
APC
St Donat, Welsh St Donats
APC
St Bridget, St Bride's-super-Ely
APC
St Peter, Peterston-super-Ely
APC
St Mary the Virgin, Bonvilston
APC
St Nicholas, St Nicholas
APC
St Cadoc, Llancarfan
APC
St Illtyd, Llantrithyd
APC
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St George, St George-super-Ely[ 169]
APC
c. 2019
Llancadle Chapel of Ease
MC
C18th/19th[ 170]
Heritage Coast Ministry Area
This was formed from the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Rectorial Benefice.[ 171] It is named after the Glamorgan Heritage Coast . It has an estimated population of 19,949.[ 172] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 173]
Church
Founded (building)
St James, Wick
APC
St Tathan, St Athan
APC
St Donat, St Donats
APC
St Illtyd, Llantwit Major
APC
St Mary, Monknash
APC
Holy Trinity, Marcross
APC
St Cadoc, Llanmaes
APC
St Michael, Llanmihangel
APC
St Giles, Gileston
APC
St Michael, Ewenny
APC
St Bridget, St Brides Major
APC
All Saints, Southerndown
1876 (1968)
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St Brewis, Eglwysbrewis[ 174]
APC
early C21st
St Andrew, St Andrews Minor
APC
C17th/18th[ 175]
Llynfi and Upper Afan Valleys Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Caerau , Glyncorrwg , Llangynwyd , Maesteg and Troedrhiwgarth.[ 176] [ 177] [ 178] It is named after the Afon Llynfi and Afan Valleys . It has an estimated population of 26,664.[ 179] As of October 2024 it was served by one Vicar.[ 180]
Church
Founded (building)
St Cynfelin, Caerau
1910
St John the Baptist, Glyncorrwg
APC (1907)
St Cynwyd, Llangynwyd
APC
St Michael & All Angels, Maesteg
1898
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St Mary the Virgin, Troedrhiwgarth, Maesteg
1891
2023[ 181]
St David, Maesteg
1853
2023
St Tydfil, Bryn[ 182]
c. 1890 (1902)
2018
St Gabriel, Abergwynfi[ 183]
1894
post-1985[ 184]
St Peter, Nantyffyllon, Caerau[ 185]
pre-2012[ 186]
St John the Evangelist, Cymmer[ 187]
pre-1927[ 184]
c. 2010
Margam Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Kenfig , Kenfig Hill , Margam , Newton Nottage , Porthcawl and Pyle .[ 188] [ 189] [ 190] [ 191] It is named after Margam Abbey (the town of Margam, confusingly, is in the Port Talbot Minsitry Area). It has an estimated population of 34,858.[ 192] As of October 2024 it was served by two Vicars.[ 193]
Church
Founded (building)
St Mary, Margam Abbey
APC
St John the Baptist, Newton, Porthcawl
APC
St David, Nottage
1948 (1992)
All Saints, Porthcawl
1866 (1914)
St Mary, Trecco Bay
1953 (1964)
St James, Pyle 1
APC (C15th)
St Mary Magdalene, Maudlam, Kenfig
APC
St Theodore, Kenfig Hill
1891
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
Old St David's, Nottage
APC
C17th or earlier
St Colman, Cefn Cribwr[ 194]
1924
2012
1 this church was located in Kenfig and was moved (literally) to Pyle in the 15th century due to encroaching sands
Pedair Afon Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberkenfig , Bettws , Llandyfodwg & Cwm Ogwr , Llangeinor & the Garw Valley , Llanilid , Llansantffraid Aberkenfig and Pencoed .[ 195] [ 196] [ 197] [ 198] Its name means "Four Rivers" in Welsh. It has an estimated population of 38,245.[ 199] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and four Vicars.[ 200]
Church
Founded (building)
SS Ilid & Curig, Llanilid
APC
St David, Pencoed
c. 1877 (1915)
St Paul, Heol-y-Cyw
1889
St Bridget, St Bride's Minor, Aberkenfig
APC
St John the Divine, Tondu, Aberkenfig
1868
St David, Bettws
APC
St David, Pontycymmer
1911
St Ceinwyr, Llangeinor
APC
St Tyfodwg, Llandyfodwg
APC (1870s)
St David, Ogmore Vale
1879
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St James, Blaengarw[ 201]
1890
2004
St Mary, Pont-y-rhyl, Pontycymer[ 202]
1892
1986
St Theodore, Pontycymer[ 203]
pre-1895
St Theodore, Bryncethin[ 204]
1896
1992
St Thomas the Apostle, Coytrahen, Tondu[ 205]
pre-1899 (1934)
post-1970s
St John the Baptist, Ogmore Vale[ 206]
1900 (1914)
2004
St Peter, Nant-y-moel[ 207]
1889
1960
St Paul, Nant-y-moel[ 208]
1909
1992
Penarth Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Llandough-juxta-Penarth and Penarth .[ 209] It is named after Penarth. It has an estimated population of 26,385.[ 210] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, one Vicar and one Curate.[ 211]
Church
Founded (building)
All Saints, Penarth
1891 (1954)
St Peter, (Old) Cogan
APC
Holy Nativity, Penarth
1894 (1952)
St Augustine, Penarth
APC (1866)
St Dochdwy, Llandough
APC (1866)
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St Luke, Penarth[ 212]
1960
2006
St Lawrence, Lavernock1
APC
2002[ 213]
St James, Leckwith
APC (1866)
C20th[ 214]
1 occasional services still held
Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Coity , Coychurch , Laleston , Merthyr Mawr , Newcastle , Nolton and Penyfai .[ 215] [ 216] [ 217] It is named after Bridgend (Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr in Welsh). It has an estimated population of 54,564.[ 218] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[ 219]
Church
Founded (building)
St Mary, Coity
APC
St Mary, Nolton
MC (1887)
St Mary, Brackla (meets in school)
1995
St Crallo, Coychurch
APC
All Saints, Penyfai
1903
St Teilo, Merthyr Mawr
APC (1852)
St David, Laleston
APC
St Illtyd, Newcastle
APC
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
St Tudwg, Tythegston[ 220]
APC (1876)
late C20th
Port Talbot Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberavon St Mary, Aberavon St Agnes, Baglan , Cwmafan , Margam St David, Port Talbot St Paul, Port Talbot St Theodore and Sandfields .[ 221] [ 222] [ 223] It is named after the town of Port Talbot. It has an estimated population of 44,811.[ 224] As of October 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and two Vicars.[ 225]
Church
Founded (building)
St Catharine, Baglan
1875
St Michael, Cwmavon
APC (C17th)
Holy Trinity, Sandfields
1953 (2008)
St Agnes, Aberavon/Port Talbot
1902 (1910)
St Theodore, Port Talbot
1897
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
Old St Baglan's, Baglan
APC
1954
New St Baglan's, Baglan
1959
2024
All Saints, Cwmafan[ 226]
1855
1980
St Peter, Goytre[ 227]
1915
2019
St John, Pontrhydyfen[ 228]
pre-2012
Holy Cross, Port Talbot [ 229]
1827
2008
St Paul, Port Talbot[ 230]
1910
2016
St David, Margam
1959
2024
St Mary, Aberavon
APC (1859)
2024[ 231]
Rhondda Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Clydach Vale , Dinas , Pen Rhondda Fawr, Penygraig , Pont Rhondda, Porth Newydd , Rhondda Fach Uchaf, Tonypandy , Williamstown and Ystradyfodwg .[ 232] [ 233] [ 234] [ 235] [ 236] [ 237] [ 238] It is named after the Rhondda area. It has an estimated population of 70,235.[ 239] As of October 2024 it was served by three Vicars.[ 240]
Church
Founded (building)
St Barnabas, Penygraig
1897 (1915)
St John the Evangelist, Cymmer, Porth
1889
St Thomas, Clydach Vale
1896
St Andrew, Tonypandy
1877
St Illtud, Williamstown
1884 (1891)
St George, Cwmparc
1896
St Matthew, Treorchy
1871
All Saints, Trealaw
St Cynon, Llwynypia
St Stephen, Ystrad Rhondda
1896
St Dunstan, Ferndale
1906
Holy Trinity, Tylorstown
1883
Llanfair Uniting Church, Penrhys1
1992[ 241]
St Peter, Pentre
1889
St John the Baptist, Ton Pentre, Ystradfodwg
APC (1893) (1987)
Former churches
Founded (building)
Closed
Dinas Mission, Dinas[ 242]
1897
2018
St Anne, Ynyshir [ 243]
1886
c. 2018
St Dyfan, Clydach[ 244]
1965
Christ Church, Ferndale[ 245]
1876 (1886)
St Luke, Maerdy[ 246]
pre-1923
All Saints, Maerdy[ 247]
1885
2011
St David, Ton Pentre
1881
1980s
St Mark, Gelli[ 248]
1896 (c. 1910)
1987
St Paul, Porth[ 249]
1890
2014
St Luke, Llwyncelyn[ 250]
1921[ 251]
pre-2017
St David, Tonypandy[ 252]
St George, Tonyrefail[ 253]
St Alban, Treherbert (Tynewydd)[ 254]
1891
St Mary, Treherbert[ 255]
1866
1970s
All Saints, Treherbert[ 256]
1894
St Tyfodwg, Treorchy[ 257]
1895
St David, Tylorstown[ 258]
1906
late C20th
St Mary Magdalene, Pontygwaith[ 259]
1896
1997
St Thomas, Wattstown[ 260]
1896
1 a joint church of the Baptist Union of Great Britain , the Baptist Union of Wales , the Church in Wales , the Congregational Federation , the Methodist Church , the Presbyterian Church of Wales , the Union of Welsh Independents , and the United Reformed Church
Dedications
Medieval churches (chapelries in italics )
Holy Cross : Cowbridge
(Holy) Trinity : Llandow, Marcross
St Andrew : St Andrew's Major, St Andrew's Minor
St Anne : Talygarn
St Augustine of Hippo : Penarth
St Baglan : Baglan
St Bleddian : St Lythans
St Brewis : Eglwysbrewis
St Bridget : St Bride's Major, St Bride's Minor, St Bride's-super-Ely
St Brynach : Llanfrynach
St Cadoc : Aberpergwm , Cadoxton-juxta-Barry, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, Gelligaer, Llancarfan, Llanmaes, Pendoylan, Pentyrch
St Canna : Llangan
St Ceinwyr : Llangeinor
St Crallo : Coychurch
St Curig : Porthkerry
St Cynwyd : Llangynwyd
St David : Bettws, Laleston, Nottage
St Denys : Lisvane
St Dochdwy : Llandough-juxta-Cowbridge, Llandough-juxta-Penarth
St Dunwyd : St Donats, Welsh St Donats
SS Dyfrig & Teilo : Llandaff
St Ellteyrn : Llanilltern
St George : St George-super-Ely
St Giles : Gileston
St Gwynno : Llanwonno
St Ilan : Eglwysilan
St Ilar : St Hilary
SS Ilid & Curig : Llanilid
St Illtud : Llanharry, Llantrithyd, Llantwitfardre, Llantwit-juxta-Neath, Llantwit Major, Newcastle
SS Illtud, Gwynno & Dyfodwg : Llantrisant
St Isan : Llanishen
St James : Kenfig, Leckwith, Wick
St John the Baptist : Aberdare, Cardiff , Glyncorrwg, Llanblethian, Newton, Radyr, Sully, Ystradyfodwg
St John the Evangelist : Cilybebyll
SS Julius & Aaron : Llanharan
St Lawrence : Lavernock
St Mabon : Llanfabon
St Margaret : Crynant , Roath
St Mary : Aberavon, Bonvilston, Briton Ferry, Caerau, Cardiff, Coity, Margam Abbey, Monknash, Nolton , Penmark, St Fagans, St Mary Church, St Mary Hill, Wenvoe, Whitchurch
St Mary Magdalene : Maudlam
St Michael : Colwinston, Cwmavon, Ewenny, Flemingston, Llanmihangel, Michaelston-le-Pit, Michaelston-super-Ely
St Nicholas : Barry, St Nicholas
St Owain : Ystradowen
St Peter : Cogan, Peterston-super-Ely, Peterston-super-Montem
St Senwyr : Llansannor
St Tathan : St Athan
St Teilo : Merthyr Dyfan, Merthyr Mawr
St Thomas Becket : Neath
St Tudwg : Tythegston
St Tydfil : Llysworney, Merthyr Tydfil
St Tyfodwg : Llandyfodwg
No dedication/dedication unknown : Llancadle
Post-medieval churches
All Saints : Barry (1908), Cardiff (1856), Cwmavon (1855), Llanbradach (1896), Llandaff North (1873), Maerdy (1885), Matthewstown (1903), Merthyr Tydfil (C19th), Penarth (1891), Penyfai (1903), Porthcawl (1866), Rhiwbina (1931), Skewen (1905), Southerndown (1876), Trealaw (?), Treherbert (1894)
Christ Church : Ferndale (1876), Merthyr Tydfil (1853), Pant (1870s), Radyr (1903), Roath Park (1964), Ynysybwl (1887)
Holy Cross : Port Talbot (1827)
Holy Nativity : Penarth (1894)
(Holy) Trinity : Pengam (C19th), Sandfields (1953), Tylorstown (1883), Ystradmynach (1855)
Resurrection : Glan Ely (1910)
St Agnes : Aberavon (1902)
St Aidan : Rhymney Bridge (C19th)
St Alban : Blackweir (?), Tonyrefail (1930), Treherbert (1891)
St Andrew : Caerphilly (1960s), Cardiff (1863), Fochriw (1864), Llantwitfardre (?), Tonypandy (1877)
St Anne : Cefnhengoed (1931), Roath (1872), Tonna (1892), Ynyshir (1886)
St Baglan : Baglan (1959)
St Barnabas : Gilfachgoch (1899), Penygraig (1897), Saltmead (1896), Trehafod (?)
St Baruc : Barry Island (1897)
St Cadoc : Bedlinog (1873)
St Catherine : Baglan (1875), Caerphilly (1910), Canton (1885), Neath (1891), Pontypridd (1868)
St Clement : Briton Ferry (1866)
St Colman : Cefn Cribwr (1924)
St Cynfelin : Caerau (1910)
St Cynon : Llwynypia (?), Treharris (1861)
St David : Aberdare (1853), Brithdir (?), Cardiff (1891), Cowbridge Road West (1871), Dyffryncellwen (1925), Groesfaen (1892), Hopkinstown (1855), Maesteg (1853), Margam (1959), Merthyr Tydfil (1847), Miskin (1878), Mountain Ash (1886), Neath (1866), Nottage (1948), Ogmore Vale (1879), Pencoed (1877), Pontycymmer (1911), Resolven (1850), Tonpentre (1881), Tonypandy (?), Tonyrefail (1903), Tylorstown (1906)
St Dunstan : Ferndale (1906)
St Dunwyd : Carnetown (1898)
St Dyfan : Clydach (?)
St Dyfrig : Cardiff (1872)
St Edward : Roath (1915)
St Elwen : Aberdare (1852), Adamsdown (1856)
St Fagan : Trecynon (1853)
St Faith : Llanishen (1958)
St Gabriel : Abergwynfi (1894)
St George : Cwmparc (1896), Tonyrefail (?)
St German : Roath (1857)
St Gwladys : Bargoed (1877)
St Gwynno : Abercynon (1904)
St Illtyd : Cefn Pennar (1894), Williamstown (1884)
St James : Blaengarw (1890), Cardiff (C19th), Llwydcoed (1895), Pentrebach (C19th), Taffs Well (1897)
St John the Baptist : Alltwen (1888), Briton Ferry (1878), Dowlais (1827), Miskin (1909), Neath (1850), Nelson (1887), Ogmore Vale (1900), Troedyrhiw (1851)
St John the Evangelist : Canton (1855), Cymmer (?), Graig (C19th), Oakwood (1902), Penllyn (1850), Penydarren (1858), Pontrhydyfen (?), Porth (1889), Robertstown (1890), Tondu (1868)
St Joseph : Cwmaman (1890)
St Lleurwg : Hirwaun (1858)
St Luke : Canton (1909), Cilfynydd (1892), Cwmdare (1887), Gellideg (?), Llwynycelyn (1921), Maerdy (?), Penarth (1960), Rhydyfelin (1907)
St Margaret : Aberaman (1883), Gilfach (1895), Mountain Ash (1862)
St Mark : Cardiff (1870), Gelli (1896), Pwllgwaun (1892)
St Martin : Caerphilly (C19th), Roath (1886)
St Mary : Barry (1905), Blaengwrach (1608), Brackla (1995), Cardiff (1843), Fochriw (1907), Glyntaff (1839), Merthyr Vale (1926), Nantgarw (1845), Penrhys (1992), Pontyrhyl (1892), Seven Sisters (C19th), Skewen (1905), Trecco Bay (1953), Treherbert (1866), Trelewis (1886), Troedrhiwgarth (1891)
St Mary Magdalene : Cwmbach (1882), Pontygwaith (1896)
St Matthew : Abernant (1880), Dyffryn (1871), Pontypridd (1885), Treorchy (1871)
St Matthias : Treharris (1896)
St Michael : Beddau (1936), Cathays (1922), Maesteg (1898), Tongwynlais (1850)
St Paul : Barry (1893), Grangetown (1879), Heolycyw (1889), Nantymoel (1909), Pontyclun (1895), Port Talbot (1910), Porth (1890)
St Peter : Abercwmboi (1918), Brynna (1830s), Deri (1890), Dinaspowys (1881), Fairwater (1937), Goytre (1915), Nantyffyllon (?), Nantymoel (1889), Pentre (1889), Rhoose (1912), Senghenydd (1896)
SS Peter & Paul : Abercanaid (1884), Neath (1964)
St Philip : Cardiff (1930)
St Samson : Grangetown (1907)
St Saviour : Splott (1884)
St Stephen : Cardiff (C19th), Ystradrhondda (1896)
St Teilo : Cathays (1879), Miskin (1890), Tonmawr (2003)
St Theodore of Tarsus : Bryncethin (1896), Kenfig Hill (1891), Pontycymer (1895), Port Talbot (1897)
St Thomas : Briton Ferry (1881), Clydach Vale (1896), Coytrahen (C19th), Wattstown (1896), Whitchurch (1911)
St Timothy : Caerau (1957)
St Tydfil : Bryn (1890)
St Tydfil's Well : Merthyr Tydfil (?)
St Tyfaelog : Pontlottyn (1863)
St Tyfodwg : Treorchy (1895)
St Winifred : Penrhiwceiber (1883), Penywaun (1958)
No dedication/dedication unknown : Dinas (1897), Llanbradach (C19th), Penycoedcae (C19th)
See also
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