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Diocese of Monmouth

Coordinates: 51°40′N 3°00′W / 51.667°N 3.000°W / 51.667; -3.000
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Diocese of Monmouth

Esgobaeth Mynwy
Location
Ecclesiastical provinceWales
ArchdeaconriesMonmouth, Newport, Gwent Valleys
Statistics
Parishes125
Churches184
Information
CathedralNewport Cathedral
Current leadership
BishopCherry Vann
Map
Map of the dioceses in the Church in Wales
Map of the dioceses in the Church in Wales
Website
monmouth.churchinwales.org.uk

The Diocese of Monmouth is a diocese of the Church in Wales. Despite the name, its cathedral is located not in Monmouth but in Newport — the Cathedral Church of St Woolos. Reasons for not choosing the title of Newport included the existence of a Catholic Bishop of Newport until 1916. This apparent anomaly arose in 1921 when the diocese was created (from the eastern part of the Diocese of Llandaff) with no location for the cathedral yet chosen. Various options were being considered, such as restoring Tintern Abbey, building from scratch on Ridgeway Hill in Newport, and (the eventual choice) upgrading St Woolos, then a parish church; in the meantime the new diocese, as it covers more or less the territory of the county of Monmouth, was named the "Diocese of Monmouth". Prior to 1921 the area had been the archdeaconry of Monmouth.

It is headed by Cherry Vann, Bishop of Monmouth. She was elected the eleventh bishop in September 2019 and enthroned in Newport Cathedral on 1 February 2020.

In its own words, the diocese "covers the south east corner of Wales, from Monmouth south to Chepstow, westwards along the 'M4 corridor' to Newport and the outskirts of Cardiff, northwards into the south eastern valleys and east into the rural areas around Usk, Raglan, Abergavenny and the Herefordshire border". It covers the entire historic county of Monmouthshire, plus the ancient parish of Llanedeyrn (which was in the historic county of Glamorgan), minus a few areas on the Wales-England border (Dixton, Llangua and Welsh Bicknor).

In local government terms, the territory of the diocese covers the unitary authority areas of:

Archdeaconries and deaneries

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Diocese Archdeaconry Deanery Paid clergy Churches Population People/clergy People/church Churches/clergy
Diocese of Monmouth Archdeaconry of Monmouth Deanery of Abergavenny 7 24 21,329 3,047 889 3.43
Deanery of Monmouth 4 19 17,289 4,322 910 4.75
Deanery of Netherwent 10 31 45,271 4,527 1,460 3.1
Deanery of Raglan/Usk 4 18 10,512 2,628 584 4.5
Archdeaconry of Newport Deanery of Bassaleg 6 20 101,407 16,901 5,070 3.33
Deanery of Newport 11 21 117,654 10,696 5,603 1.91
Archdeaconry of the Gwent Valleys Deanery of Bedwellty 6 18 97,461 16,244 5,415 3
Deanery of Pontypool 6 23 138,774 23,129 6,034 3.83
Total/average 54 174 549,697 10,180 3,159 3.22

At the Diocesan Conference, October 2017, the creation of a third archdeaconry — Gwent Valleys — from the two deaneries of Bedwellty and of Pontypool, was approved.[1]

List of archdeacons

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Archdeacons of Monmouth

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The archdeaconry of Monmouth was erected, from the Llandaff archdeaconry, in the Diocese of Llandaff on 6 February 1844.[2]

From its creation in 1921, the archdeaconry has been in Monmouth diocese.

Ian Kendall Rees (born 1966)[14] was collated Archdeacon of Monmouth on 20 June 2021.[15][16] He trained for the ministry at St Michael's College, Llandaff and served his title (curacy) at Barry;[14] he was made deacon at Petertide 2000 (24 June)[17] and ordained priest the following Petertide (30 June 2001) — both times by Barry Morgan, Bishop of Llandaff, at Llandaff Cathedral.[18] He served as an associate priest in Cardiff until 2005, then priest-in-charge near Bridgend, before moving to the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon in 2010. Rees served in several incumbencies there along with diocesan roles and both honorary and residentiary canonries of the cathedral before his move to Monmouth as archdeacon and Director of Ministry and Discipleship.[14]

Archdeacons of Newport

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The archdeaconry of Newport was created from the Monmouth archdeaconry in 1930.

Newport archdeaconry was split in 2018 to create Gwent Valleys archdeaconry

Archdeacons of the Gwent Valleys

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The archdeaconry was erected from Newport archdeaconry in 2018.

Stella Bailey (born 1976)[25] was collated Archdeacon of the Gwent Valleys on 19 June 2022.[26] She first studied theology at Westhill College, Birmingham, then worked in factories before joining West Midlands Police.[27] Bailey trained for the ministry at Ripon College Cuddesdon and received orders in the Church of England:[25] she was made deacon at Petertide 2009 (5 July) — by Christopher Cocksworth, Bishop of Coventry, at Coventry Cathedral[28] — and ordained priest the following Petertide (3 July 2010) by John Stroyan, Bishop of Warwick, at Coventry Cathedral.[29] Her title post (curacy) was at Walsgrave on Sowe, after which she served as Vicar of St Mary Magdalen, Coventry. Her last post before becoming archdeacon was at Kenilworth, where she also became Area Dean.[25] In Monmouth diocese, Bailey serves as both Archdeacon and Director of Mission.[27]

List of churches

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APC = ancient parish church; MC = medieval chapel.

Archdeaconry of Monmouth

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Abergavenny Town and Villages Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Abergavenny Holy Trinity, Abergavenny St Mary, Govilon, Llanelen, Llanfoist and Llanwenarth Citra.[30][31][32] It has an estimated population of 14,479.[33] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.[34]

Church Founded (building)
Holy Trinity, Abergavenny 1840
Christ Church, Abergavenny 1879
St Mary, Abergavenny c. 15371
St Peter, Llanwenarth APC (C19th)
St Helen, Llanellen APC
St Ffwyst, Llanfoist APC
Christ Church, Govilon 1860
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
St John, Abergavenny APC c. 1543

1previously Abergavenny Priory; became the parish church at the Dissolution

Heart of Monmouthshire Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Llanddewi Fach and Llanhennock.[35] It has an estimated population of 11,801.[36] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[37]

Church Founded (building)
All Saints, Kemeys Commander APC
St Aeddan, Bettws Newydd APC
Christ Church, Coed-y-paen, Llangybi 1848
St Andrew, Tredunnock APC
St Bartholomew, Llanover APC
St Cadoc, Raglan APC
St Cybi, Llangybi APC
St David, Trostrey APC
St Illtud, Mamhilad APC
St John the Apostle, Llandenny APC
St John the Baptist, Llanhennock APC
St Madoc, Llanbadoc APC
St Mary, Usk APC
St Matthew, Monkswood MC (1883)
St Michael, Glascoed 1849
St Peter, Bryngwyn APC
St Peter, Nantyderry, Goytre APC (1846)
SS Peter, Paul & John, Llantrisant APC
St Tegfeth, Llandegfeth APC
St Thomas à Becket, Wolvesnewton APC
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
St Michael, Llanvihangel Gobion APC c. 2019
St John, Llangwm Isaf MC (1851) 2017[38]
St Michael & All Angels, Gwernesney APC pre-2017
St Jerome, Llangwm APC
St Mary the Virgin, Llanfair Kilgeddin APC (1876) 1982
St David, Llangeview[39] APC 1999
St Llywel, Llanllowell[40] APC
St David, Llanddewi Fach, Llandegfeth[41] APC (1857) 1990s

Monmouth or Monmouth Marches Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Cwmcarvan, Dingestow, Llandogo, Llanfihangel Tor-Y-Mynydd, Llanfihangel-Ystern-Llewern, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, Llangovan, Llangunnog, Llanishen, Llansoy, Michel Troy, Monmouth, Overmonnow, Penallt, Penyclawdd, Rockfield, St Maughan's, Tintern Parva, Tregaer, Trellech, Trellech Grange, Whitebrook Chapel and Wonastow.[42][43][44][45][46][47] It has an estimated population of 15,483.[48] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[49]

Church Founded (building)
St Oudoceus, Llandogo APC (1861)
St Michael, Tintern Parva APC (1846)
St Denis, Llanishen APC (1854)
St Tysoi, Llansoy APC
St Michael, Llanfihangel-Tor-y-Mynydd APC
Trellech Grange Parish Church MC (1861)
St Michael, Mitchel Troy APC (1876)
St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth APC
St Thomas the Martyr, Overmonnow MC
St Wonnow, Wonastow APC
St Cenedlon, Rockfield APC
St Meugan, St Maughans APC
St Dingat, Dingestow APC
St Martin, Penyclawdd APC
St Michael, Llanfihangel-ystern-Llewern APC
St Mary, Tregare APC
St Cadoc, Cwmcarvan APC
St Nicholas, Trellech APC
Old St Mary's Church, Penallt APC
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
St Cadoc, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel APC 2019[50]
St Govan, Llangovan APC late C20th
St Beuno, Llanfaenor[51] MC
St Mary, Tintern MC (1868) c. 1977
Holy Trinity, Whitebrook[52] 1840 2004
St John the Baptist, Catbrook[53] c. 1910

Netherwent Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Caerwent, Caldicot Rectorial Benefice, Dinham, Llandevaud, Llanvaches, Llanvair Discoed, Magor Rectorial Benefice, Penhow and St Brides Netherwent.[54][55][56] It has an estimated population of 31,844.[57] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, one Vicar and two Associate Priests.[58]

Church Founded (building)
St Mary the Virgin, Caldicot APC
St Mary, Rogiet2 APC
St Mary, Portskewett APC
St Peter, Llandevaud MC (1843)
St Dyfrig, Llanvaches APC
St Bridget, St Brides Netherwent APC
St John the Baptist, Penhow APC
SS Stephen & Tathan, Caerwent APC
St Mary, Llanfair Discoed APC
St Mary Magdalene, Goldcliff APC
St Thomas the Apostle, Redwick3 MC
St Mary, Magor APC
St Mary, Nash APC
St Mary, Undy APC
St Mary, Llanwern APC
St Mary, Wilcrick APC
St Martin, Llanmartin APC (1858)
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
Langstone Parish Church1 APC 2023[59]
St Cadwaladr, Bishton1 APC 2023[60]
St Bartholomew, Highmoor, Caerwent[61] ?
St Michael & All Angels, Llanfihangel Rogiet APC 1973
St James, Ifton[62] APC c. 1755

1monthly services continue in the village hall 2original dedication to St Hilary 3original dedication to St Michael

North Monmouthshire Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Bettws Chapel, Cwmyoy, Grosmont, Llanarth, Llanddewi Rhyderch, Llanddewi Skirrid, Llanfair Chapel, Llanfihangel Crucorney, Llangattock-Juxta-Usk, Llangattock Lingoed, Llansantffraed, Llanthony, Llantilio Crossenny, Llantilio Pertholey, Llanvapley, Llanvetherine, Oldcastle, Penrhos and Skenfrith.[63][64][65][66][67] It has an estimated population of 8,429.[68] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[69]

Church Founded (building)
St Nicholas, Grosmont APC
St Cadoc, Llangattock Lingoed APC
St Mary, Llanfair Green 1843
St Bridget, Skenfrith APC
St David, Llanddewi Rhydderch APC
St Cadoc, Llangattock-juxta-Usk APC
St Bridget, Llansantffraed APC
St Michael, Llanfihangel Crucorney APC
St David, Llanthony MC
St Martin, Cwmyoy APC
St Teilo, Llantilio Crossenny APC
St Mable, Llanvapley APC
St James the Elder, Llanvetherine APC
St Cadoc, Penrhos APC
St David, Llanddewi Skirrid APC
St Teilo, Llantilio Pertholey APC
Bettws Chapel, Llantilio Pertholey MC
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
St John the Baptist, Oldcastle[70] APC (C19th)
St Teilo, Llanarth Fawr APC 2013

Severn Wye Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Chepstow, Devauden, Itton, Kilgwrrwg, Mathern, Mounton, Newchurch, Penterry, St Arvans, St Pierre and Shirenewton.[71][72][73][55] It has an estimated population of 16,326.[74] As of November 2024 it was served by two Vicars.[75]

Church Founded (building)
St Christopher, Bulwark 1950s
St Mary, Chepstow APC
St Arvan, St Arvans APC
St Deiniol, Itton APC
St Mary, Penterry APC (C19th)
Holy Cross, Kilgwrrwg1 APC
St James, Devauden Green 1829
St Thomas a Becket, Shirenewton APC
St Tewdric, Mathern APC
St Andoenus, Mounton APC (1880s)
St Peter, St Pierre APC
St Peter, Newchurch APC (c. 1865)
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
Holy Trinity, Sudbrook[76] APC C18th
St Mary, Whitson[77] APC c. 2018
All Saints, Kemeys Inferior[78] APC pre-1960
St Curig, Cat's Ash[79] MC post-C16th

1no dedication before 1980s

Archdeaconry of the Gwent Valleys

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Cwmbran Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Cwmbran and Llanfrechfa.[80][35] It has an estimated population of 50,472.[81] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Associate Priest.

Church Founded (building)
All Saints, Llanfrechfa APC
St Michael, Llanfihangel Llantarnam APC
St Gabriel, Cwmbran 1907
St Mary, Croesyceiliog 1903
St Peter, Henllys APC
Holy Trinity, Pontnewydd 1860
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
St Andrew, Pontrhydyrun[82]

Islwyn Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Lower Islwyn and Upper Islwyn.[83][84] It has an estimated population of 69,489.[85] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, three Vicars and one Associate Priest.[86]

Church Founded (building)
St Paul, Newbridge 1878 (1928)
St Peter, Newbridge late C20th
St Margaret, Risca 1911
St Mary, Risca APC (1853)
Abercarn Welsh Church 1980s (1853)[87]
St David, Fleur-de-Lis 1894
St Augustine, Pontllanfraith 1877
St Margaret, Blackwood 1876
St David, Penmaen, Oakdale 1855
St Thomas, Cefn Fforest late C20th
St Theodore, Ynysddu 1925
St Tudur, Mynyddislwyn APC
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
St David, Risca[88] late C20th
Holy Trinity, Pentwyn-mawr, Newbridge[89]
St David, Maesycwmmer[90] c. 1880 C20th
All Saints, Maesycwmmer[91]
St Luke, Abercarn[92] 1890 (1926) c. 1980
St Mary, Crumlin[93] 1870s[94]
Crosskeys Church[95]
St John the Evangelist, Cwmcarn[96] pre-1925 (c. 1925)

Mid Torfaen Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parish of Mid Torfaen.[97] It has an estimated population of 37,768.[98] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and one Vicar.[99]

Church Founded (building)
St Cadoc, Trevethin APC (1845)
St John the Divine, Waunfelin 1912
St Matthew, Pontypool 1895
St Michael & All Angels, Llanvihangel Pontymoel APC
St Mary, Panteg APC
St Hilda, Griffithstown 1888
St Oswald, Sebastopol 1915
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
St James, Pontypool[100] 1820
St Thomas, Talywain, Abersychan[101] 1832 2004
St John, Garndiffaith[102] 1932 2011
All Saints, Pontnewynydd[103] 1906 2014
St Luke, Pontnewynydd[104] 1873 c. 1990s

Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Rhymney, Tredegar and Upper Islwyn.[105][106][83] It has an estimated population of 36,071.[107] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, one Associate Vicar and one Assistant Curate.[108]

Church Founded (building)
St Peter, Aberbargoed C20th
St Sannan, Bedwellty APC
St Dingat, New Tredegar 1893
St David, Rhymney 1840
St Paul, Abertysswg c. 1910
St George, Tredegar 1836
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
St Matthew, Rhymney[109] 1842 1970s
St Mark, Rhymney[110] c. 1890 post-1950
Sirhowy Mission Church, Tredegar[111] pre-1920
St David's Mission Church, Troedrhiwgwair[112]
St James, Georgetown[113] 1890 2016
St Michael, New Tredegar[114] c. 1890 c. 2013
St Teilo, Troedrhiwfuwch, New Tredegar[115] 1875 1980s
St John, Markham[116]
SS Philip & James, Gwrhay, Argoed[117] 1853 post-1950

St Illtyd Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Abertillery, Blaenavon, Capel Newydd, Cwmtillery, Llanhilleth, Six Bells and Upper Ebbw Valleys.[118][119][120] It was formerly known as the Upper Eastern Valleys Ministry Area. It has an estimated population of 58,649.[121] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.[122]

Church Founded (building)
St Michael, Abertillery 1854 (1899)
St Paul, Cwmtillery 1890
St John, Six Bells 1905 (1969)
St Paul, Capel Newydd, Blaenavon 1893
St Peter, Blaenavon 1805
Christ Church, Ebbw Vale 1861
St David, Beaufort 1891
St Peter, Blaina (Aberystruth) APC (1960s)
Holy Trinity & St Anne, Nantyglo1 1882 (C20th)
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
St Mark, Llanhilleth[123] 1898 c. 2023
St Paul, Cwm 1882 c. 2023
St James, Blaenavon[124] c. 1890 (1911)
St David, Llanhilleth[125]
St Illtyd, Llanhilleth[126] APC (c. 1500) 1957
St John the Baptist, Ebbw Vale[127] 1909 pre-1992
St Mary, Victoria, Ebbw Vale[128] 1897
Holy Trinity, Nantyglo[129] 1854 mid-1960s
St Andrew, Beaufort Hill, Beaufort[130] 1895
All Saints, Blaina[131] pre-1920
St John, Beaufort[132] 1843 1890
St John's Mission Church, Newtown, Beaufort 1893
Christ Church, Aberbeeg[133] 1907 2012
St John, Garn-yr-erw[134] pre-2000

1original dedication to St Anne

Archdeaconry of Newport

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Beechwood Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Caerleon, Newport Christ Church, Newport Maindee, Newport St Andrew, Newport St Julian and Newport St Teilo.[135][136][137][35] It has an estimated population of 63,831.[138] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Associate Priest.[139]

Church Founded (building)
St Cadoc, Llangattock-juxta-Caerleon APC
Holy Trinity, Christchurch APC
St John the Evangelist, Maindee 1860
St Andrew, Newport 1882
SS Julius & Aaron, Newport 1891 (1926)
St Teilo, Alway, Newport 1952 (1976).
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
St Philip, Newport 1925 c. 2023
St Mary, Newport c. 2023
St Matthew, Maindee[140] 1892 2013

East Cardiff Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Cyncoed, Llanrumney, Rumney and St Mellons.[141][142][143][144] It has an estimated population of 75,380.[145] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader and three Vicars.[146]

Church Founded (building)
Pontprennau Community Church 2003
All Saints, Cyncoed 1923
St Edeyrn, Llanedeyrn1 APC
All Saints, Llanedeyrn 1970s
St David, Pentwyn 1970s
St Dyfrig, Llanrumney C20th
St Augustine, Rumney APC
St Mellon, St Mellons APC
Resurrection, St Mellons (LEP) late C20th

1in the ancient county of Glamorgan, not Monmouthshire

Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Bedwas, Machen, Marshfield, Michaelston-Y-Fedw, Rudry and St Bride's Wentloog.[147][148] It has an estimated population of 17,845.[149] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader.[150]

Church Founded (building)
St Barrwg, Bedwas APC
St Thomas, Trethomas C19th (2002)
St John the Baptist, Upper Machen 1855
St Michael, Lower Machen APC
St Michael, Michaelston-y-Fedw APC
St James, Rudry APC
St Mary, Marshfield APC
St Bridget, St Brides Wentloog APC
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
All Saints, Coedkernew[151] APC (1853)
St Peter, Peterstone Wentlooge APC

Newport Cathedral Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parish of Newport St Woolos. It has an estimated population of. As of November 2024 it was served by one Dean and two Residentiary Canons.[152]

Church Founded (building)
Cathedral of St Woolos, Newport APC

Newport North West Ministry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Bettws, Malpas, Newport All Saints, Newport Maesglas and Newport St Mark.[153][154][155] It has an estimated population of 36,713.[156] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Associate Priest.[157]

Church Founded (building)
St David, Bettws APC (C17th)
St Mary, Malpas APC (1850)
All Saints, Newport 1898 (c. 2010)
St Stephen, Newport 1884
St Mark, Newport 1874
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
St Paul, Newport 1836 2016
St Mark's Mission Church, Allt-yr-yn[158]

Tredegar Park Minstry Area

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This was formed from the parishes of Bassaleg, Maesglas St Thomas, Newport St John the Baptist and The Gaer.[153][159][160] It has an estimated population of 42,023.[161] As of November 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader, two Vicars and one Assistant Curate.[162]

Church Founded (building)
St Basil, Bassaleg APC
St John the Baptist, Rogerstone 1887
St John the Baptist, Newport 1900
St Martin-in-the-Gaer, Newport 1950s
St Thomas, Newport
Former churches Founded (building) Closed
St Anne, Rogerstone 1933 (1958)
Holy Trinity, Pillgwenlly 1851 C20th[163]

Dedications

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Medieval churches (chapelries in italics)

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Post-medieval churches

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  • All Saints: Blaina (C19th/20th), Cyncoed (1923), Llanedeyrn (1970s), Maesycwmmer (?), Newport (1898), Pontnewynydd (1906)
  • Christ Church: Aberbeeg (1907), Abergavenny (1879), Coedypaen (1848), Ebbw Vale (1861), Govilon (1860)
  • Holy Trinity: Abergavenny (1840), Nantyglo (1854), Newbridge (?), Pillgwenlly (1851), Pontnewydd (1860), Whitebrook (1840)
  • Resurrection: St Mellons (C20th)
  • St Andrew: Beaufort (1895), Newport (1882), Pontrhydyrun (?)
  • St Anne: Nantyglo (1882), Rogerstone (1933)
  • St Augustine: Pontllanfraith (1877)
  • St Bartholomew: Highmoor (?)
  • St Christopher: Bulwark (1950s)
  • St David: Beaufort (1891), Fleur-de-Lis (1894), Llanhilleth (?), Maesycwmmer (1880), Penmaen (1855), Pentwyn (1970s), Rhymney (1840), Risca (C20th), Troedrhiwgwair (?)
  • St Dingad: New Tredegar (1893)
  • St Dubricius: Llanrumney (C20th)
  • St Gabriel: Cwmbran (1907)
  • St George: Tredegar (1836)
  • St Hilda: Griffithstown (1888)
  • St James: Blaenavon (1890), Devauden Green (1829), Georgetown (1890), Pontypool (1820)
  • St John the Baptist: Catbrook (1910), Ebbw Vale (1909), Machen (1855), Newport (1900), Rogerstone (1887)
  • St John the Evangelist: Beaufort (x2) (1843, 1893), Cwmcarn (C19th/20th), Garndiffaith (1932), Garnyrerw (?), Maindee (1860), Markham (?), Six Bells (1905), Waunfelin (1912)
  • SS Julius & Aaron: Newport (1891)
  • St Luke: Abercarn (1890), Pontnewynydd (1873)
  • St Margaret: Blackwood (1876), Risca (1911)
  • St Mark: Alltyryn (?), Llanhilleth (1898), Newport (1874), Rhymney (1890)
  • St Martin: Newport (1950s)
  • St Mary: Abergavenny (1537), Croesyceiliog (1903), Crumlin (1870s), Ebbw Vale (1897), Llanfair Green (1843), Newport (?)
  • St Matthew: Maindee (1892), Pontypool (1895), Rhymney (1842)
  • St Michael: Abertillery (1854), Glascoed (1849), New Tredegar (1890)
  • St Oswald: Sebastopol (1915)
  • St Paul: Abertysswg (1910), Blaenavon (1893), Cwm (1882), Cwmtillery (1890), Newbridge (1878), Newport (1836)
  • St Peter: Aberbargoed (C20th), Blaenavon (1805), Newbridge (C20th)
  • St Philip: Newport (1925)
  • SS Philip & James the Less: Gwrhay (1853)
  • St Stephen: Newport (1884)
  • St Teilo: Newport (1952), Troedrhiwfuwch (1875)
  • St Theodore: Ynysddu (1925)
  • St Thomas the Apostle: Abersychan (1832), Cefnfforest (C20th), Newport (?), Trethomas (C19th)
  • No dedication/dedication unknown: Abercarn (1980s), Crosskeys (?), Pontprennau (2003), Sirhowy (C19th/20th)

See also

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References

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  41. ^ "St David's Church, Llanddewi Fach (306073)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  42. ^ "The Benefice of Llandogo (St Oudoceus) with Whitebrook Chapel and Tintern Parva". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  43. ^ "The Benefice of Llanishen (St Dennis) with Trellech Grange and Llanfihangel Tor-Y-Mynydd with Llangunnog and Llansoy". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
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  47. ^ "The Benefice of Rockfield (St Cenedlon) with St Maughans with Llangattock-Vibon-Avel with Llanfihangel-Ystern-Llewern with Dingestow with Llangovan and Penyclawdd with Tregaer with Cwmcarvan". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
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  62. ^ "St James's Church, Site Of (400757)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  63. ^ "The Benefice of Llanfihangel Crucorney (St Michael) with Oldcastle and Cwmyoy and Llanthony". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  64. ^ "The Benefice of Grosmont (St Nicholas) and Skenfrith and Llangattock Lingoed and Llanfair Chapel". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  65. ^ "The Benefice of Llanarth with Clytha and Llansantffraed St Bride with Llanddewi Rhyderch and Llangattock-Juxta-Usk". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  66. ^ "The Benefice of Llantilio Crossenny (St Teilo) and Penrhos with Llanvetherine and Llanvapley". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
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  79. ^ "St Curig, Cat's Ash (307418)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
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  90. ^ "Mission Church, Maes-y-cwmmer (421335)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
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  92. ^ "St Luke's Church, Abercarn (13129)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
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  111. ^ "Mission Church, Sirhowy, Tredegar (421301)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
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  119. ^ "The Benefice of Blaenavon (St Peter) with Capel Newydd". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  120. ^ "The Benefice of Abertillery (St Michael) with Cwmtillery with Llanhilleth with Six Bells". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  121. ^ "Upper Eastern Valleys". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  122. ^ "St Illtyd Ministry Area - The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  123. ^ "St Mark's Church, Llanhiledd (12902)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  124. ^ "St James's Church, Rifle Green, Blaenavon (12885)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  125. ^ "St David's Church, Llanhilleth (307375)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  126. ^ "St Illtud's Church, Llanhiledd (12897)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
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  128. ^ "St Mary's Church, Victoria, Ebbw Vale (12799)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  129. ^ "Holy Trinity Church, Nantyglo (421313)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  130. ^ "St Andrew's Church, Beaufort Hill, Beaufort, (12854)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  131. ^ "All Saints' Church, Blaina (421314)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
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  133. ^ "Christ Church, Aberbeeg (307478)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  134. ^ "St John's, Fairview Terrace, Garn Road, Blaenavon (12862)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  135. ^ "The Benefice of Newport St Julian (St Julius and St Aaron) (St Teilo)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  136. ^ "The Benefice of Newport Maindee and Lliswerry (St Andrew) (St John the Evangelist) (St Mary) (St Philip)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  137. ^ "The Benefice of Newport Christ Church". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  138. ^ "Beechwood". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
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  143. ^ "The Benefice of Llanrumney (St Dyfrig)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  144. ^ "The Benefice of Cyncoed (All Saints) (St Edeyrn)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
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  146. ^ "East Cardiff Ministry Area - The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  147. ^ "The Benefice of Marshfield (St Mary) with St Bride's Wentloog". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  148. ^ "The Benefice of Bedwas (St Barrwg) with Machen with Michaelston-Y-Fedw with Rudry". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  149. ^ "Mountain and Marsh". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  150. ^ "Mountain and Marsh Ministry Area - The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  151. ^ "All Saints' Church, Coedkernew (302006)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  152. ^ "Newport Cathedral - The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
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  154. ^ "Newport North – The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
  155. ^ "The Benefice of Newport (Cathedral of St Woolos) (St Martin) (St Mark)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  156. ^ "Newport North West". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  157. ^ "Newport North West Ministry Area - The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  158. ^ "St Mark's Mission Church, Hopefield, Newport (13193)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  159. ^ "The Benefice of Newport (St John Baptist)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  160. ^ "The Benefice of Bassaleg (St Basil)". www.crockford.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  161. ^ "Bassaleg". Church in Wales. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  162. ^ "Tredegar Park Ministry Area - The Church in Wales". www.churchinwales.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
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