Diocese of the Church in Wales
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
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
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
Archdeaconry of Cardigan
Aberystwyth Ministry Area
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
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?)
1 original dedication to St Cannen 2 original dedication to St Mary
Bro Padarn Ministry Area
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
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, Manordeifi 1
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]
1 original dedication to St Llawddog 2 church demolished 2000, services continue in a converted schoolroom.[ 37] 3original dedication to St Dogmael, then St Mary[ 38] 4 original dedication to St Andrew
Bro Wyre Ministry Area
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
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
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
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, Cellan 4
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)
1 original dedication to St Llonio 2 original dedication to St Michael 3 original dedication to St Gwynin or Gwnnen 4 original dedication to St Callwen
Archdeaconry of Carmarthen
Bro Aman Ministry Area
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
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]
1 dedication to SS Celynin, Ceitho, Gwyn, Gwyno, and Gwynoro
Bro Cydweli Ministry Area
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
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)
1 originally a private church and transferred to the Church in Wales in the 1930s
Bro Dyfri Ministry Area
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
1 original dedication to SS Potolius & Notolius[ 90]
Bro Glannau Tywyn Ministry Area
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
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)
1 original dedication to St Sulien
Bro Lliedi Ministry Area
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
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]
1 original dedication to St Michael
Archdeaconry of St Davids
Daugleddau Ministry Area
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
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
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
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]
1 original dedication to St Nicholas
Roose Ministry Area
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
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 Cheriton 4
APC
St Michael, Cosheston
APC
St Mary, Nash
APC (1842)
St Mary, Redberth
APC (1841)
SS James & Elidyr, Stackpole 3
APC
St David, Hundleton
1908 (1933)
SS Faith & Tyfei, Lamphey1
APC
SS Nicholas & John, Monkton 2
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
1 original dedication to St Tyfei 2 original dedication to St Nicholas 3 original dedication to St James 4 original dedication to St John the Baptist
The Cathedral Ministry Area
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]
West Cemaes Ministry Area
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]
1 original dedication to St Sulien
Dedications
Medieval churches
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
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
References
^ "History of the Diocese of St Davids" . Archived from the original on 16 January 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2013 .
^ "New Bishop of St Davids elected" . churchinwales.org.uk . The Church in Wales. Archived from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2016 .
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