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‘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.

Home News Watch the announcement of the new Bishop of Swansea and Brecon

Watch the announcement of the new Bishop of Swansea and Brecon

Diocesan news Posted: 4 November 2021

The Archdeacon of Wrexham, John Lomas, an aircraft engineer, who served in the Royal Navy during the Falklands War, has been chosen as the 10th Bishop of Swansea and Brecon. The announcement was made this morning at Brecon Cathedral by Senior Bishop, Andy John. You can watch the announcement below.