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Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

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Diary of events for the diocese's centenary

If you would like your event included in the centenary diary, email details to diocese.swanbrec@cinw.org.uk

February:

2nd Launch of the Celebrations at Candlemas: Cymuned magazine feature including '100 acts' article, message from Bishop John, website section launch.

March:

30th Bellringing at Builth Wells to commemorate the 60th anniversary of 1st Peal for the S&B Guild of Bellringers

April:

22nd Children Youth & Families Volunteer Celebration at St Mary's Swansea

May:

10th Mothers' Union Diocesan Festival

13th RSCM Area Festival at Brecon Cathedral

20th Children Youth & Families Volunteer Celebration at Holy Trinity, Llandrindod Wells

June:

1st Cathedral Chaos at Brecon Cathedral in conjunction with Children Youth & Families

29th Bellringing at Llanbedr

July:

Diocesan World Mission ‘Plant 100 trees in Mampong’ initiative to take place.

1st Flare 2, event by Children Youth & Families

3rd Diocesan Clergy Widows: intergenerational service and lunch at Brecon Cathedral

9th Service of Thanksgiving in Mampong Cathedral, to give thanks to God for our Companion Link.

September:

9th Diocesan Centenary Celebration Festival at Royal Welsh Showground

14th Guild of Bellringers Peal at Brecon Cathedral to commemorate the Diocesan Centenary

14th Evening lecture by Rowan Williams at Brecon Cathedral

16th Medieval Festival at Brecon Cathedral

17th Centenary Service at Brecon Cathedral

30th Caritas Choir Concert at Brecon Cathedral

October:

7th Diocesan Conference in Brecon Cathedral

29th Bellringing in Talgarth to commemorate the 100th anniversary of 1st Peal for the Swansea and Brecon Diocesan Guild of Ringers. This will be followed by Festival Evensong.

November:

2nd Diocesan Light Party, with Children Youth & Families