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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.

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‘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’).

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Canon Peter is new Archdeacon with Responsibility for Ministry Areas

Diocesan news Posted: 31 October 2022

Bishop John is delighted to announce that Rev'd Canon Peter Brooks has been appointed as Archdeacon with Responsibility for Ministry Areas.

Speaking about his appointment, Peter said: “I am truly honoured to be asked by Bishop John to accept this post as Archdeacon with specific responsibility for Ministry Areas. It was totally unexpected and I am humbled by the trust that has been placed in me at this stage of my ministry. Now we have a clearer vision of how a Ministry Area will work, its structures and teams, I am looking forward to working with the Bishop and his staff towards the implementation of our new Ministry Areas around the Diocese.”

The date for Peter's installation at Brecon Cathedral will be announced shortly.