| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| St Davids | |
| Local: | Esgobaeth Tyddewi |
| Coat: | Coat of Arms of the Diocese of St Davids.svg |
| Coat Size: | 150px |
| Coat Alt: | Sable, a cross Or with five cinquefoils sable |
| Flag: | Flag of the Diocese of St Davids.svg |
| Flag Size: | 150px |
| Province: | Wales |
| Cathedral: | St Davids Cathedral |
| Archdeaconries: | St Davids, Cardigan, Carmarthen |
| Map: | Map of Church-in-Wales.svg |
| Bishop: | Dorrien Davies, Bishop of St Davids |
| Dean: | Sarah Rowland Jones |
| Archdeacons: | Paul Mackness, Archdeacon of St Davids Mones Farah, Archdeacon Missioner Eileen Davies, Archdeacon of Cardigan Matthew Hill, Archdeacon-designate of Carmarthen |
| Headquarters: | Diocesan Office, Abergwili, Carmarthen |
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.
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 3500sqmi. 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]
| 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 | ||
Mones Anton Farah (born 1964) is a Palestinian-born[8] Anglican priest. He trained for the ministry at Trinity College, Bristol before receiving ordination in the Church in Wales: he was deaconed on 26 June 1988 and priested on 25 June 1989.[9] 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.
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberystwyth Holy Trinity, Aberystwyth St Anne, Aberystwyth St Mary, Aberystwyth St Michael and Llanychaearn.[10] It is named after Aberystwyth. It has an estimated population of 12,795.[11] As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate.[12]
| 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) |
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.[13] It is named after the River Aeron and its tributary the Afon Mydr. It has an estimated population of 5,321.[14] As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge.[15]
| 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 | APC (C19th?) | ||
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.[16] It is named after St Padarn, to whom the church of Llanbadarn Fawr is dedicated. It has an estimated population of 15,503.[17] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge, one Associate Priest/Focal Minister and one Active Retired Non-Stipendiary Minister.[18]
| 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[19] | 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 | APC | ||
| St Matthew, Goginan | 1871 | pre-2011 | |
| St Iago, Pontarfynach | 1896 | pre-2012 | |
| St David, Talybont[20] | 1909 | 2017 | |
| (Old) St John the Baptist, Ysbyty Ystwyth | APC (c. 1825) | c. 2020 | |
| (New) St John the Baptist, Ysbyty Ystwyth | 1876 | 2007[21] | |
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.[22] It is named after the River Teifi. It has an estimated population of 16,468.[23] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests.[24]
| 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 | APC | c. 1994 | |
| St Michael, Tremain | APC (1848) | 2008 | |
| Old St David's, Manordeifi1 | APC | 1899 | |
| St Dogfael, Meline | APC (1865) | 2017[25] | |
| SS Mynno, David & Andrew, Moylegrove4 | APC (1866) | C21st[26] | |
| St Michael, Whitechurch | APC (1873) | 1999[27] | |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel Penbedw | APC | late C20th | |
| St Illtyd, Llantood | APC (1883) | ||
| Capel Tygwydd Mission Church | 1890 | C20th[28] | |
| St Mary, Cilgwyn | MC | C20th/21st[29] | |
1original dedication to St Llawddog 2church demolished 2000, services continue in a converted schoolroom.[30] 3original dedication to St Dogmael, then St Mary[31] 4original dedication to St Andrew
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Llanddeiniol, Llanfihangel Lledrod, Llangwyryfon, Llanilar, Llanrhystud, Llansantffraed, Llanwnnws, Nebo and Rhostie.[32] It is named after the Afon Wyre. It has an estimated population of 5,125.[33] As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge.[34]
| 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 | APC (1882) | ||
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.[35] It is named after the valley of the River Teifi. It has an estimated population of 13,728.[36] As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge.[37]
| 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 | APC (c. 1849) | ||
| St Mary, Llanfair Orllwyn | APC (c. 1820) | ||
| St Mary, Llanfair Treflygen | APC | c. 1800 | |
| St Mary, Brongwyn | APC | ||
| St Teilo, Cilrhedyn | APC (C19th) | C20th[38] | |
| St Silfed/Sylvester, Llandyssulfed, Pontsian | MC | C18th[39] | |
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberaeron, Cross Inn, Henfynyw, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys, Llanddewi Aberarth, Llandysiliogogo, Llangrannog, Llanina, Newquay and Penbryn.[40] It is named after the valley of the River Aeron. It has an estimated population of 7,734.[41] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge, one Associate Priest and one Curate.[42]
| 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 | 1894 | 2002 | |
| St John, Sarnau | 1889 | pre-1984 | |
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.[43] It is named after Lampeter, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 13,668.[44] As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests.[45]
| 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, Cellan4 | 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[46] | 1900 | 2017 | |
| St Sulien, Silian | APC (1873) | ||
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.[47] It is named after the River Amman. It has an estimated population of 28,888.[48] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate.[49]
| 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[50] | ||
| 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[51] | 1913[52] | 2010s | |
| St Margaret, Glanaman | 1907 (1933) | 2008[53] | |
| St Thomas, Pontaman | 1890 (1995)[54] | c. 2020[55] | |
| St John, Tirydail | 1911 | 1974[56] | |
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.[57] It is named after Carmarthen. It has an estimated population of 22,021.[58] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate.[59]
| 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[60] | |
| St Alban's Mission Church, Cwmduad | ? | c. 2021 | |
| St David, Carmarthen | 1837 | 2003 | |
| St Mary, Carmarthen | APC | C16th/17th[61] | |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel Croesfeini | MC | C19th | |
| Holy Cross, Peniel | C19th (1887) | 2012[62] | |
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.[63] It is named after Kidwelly, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 9,213.[64] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge.[65]
| 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 |
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.[66] (Llandeilo, Maesteilo and Taliaris were originally part of a separate grouping and joined the Ministry Area later.[67]) It is named after Dinefwr Castle. It has an estimated population of 7,152.[68] [69] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and two Assistant Curates.[70]
| 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) | ||
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.[71] It is named after Llandovery, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 8,518.[72] As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests.[73]
| 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[74] | c. 2020 | |
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Burry Port, Llandyry, Pen-Bre and Pwll.[76] 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.[77]
| Church | Founded (building) | |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary, Burry Port | 1877 | |
| St Illtyd, Pembrey | APC | |
| Llandyry Parish Church | MC | |
| Holy Trinity, Pwll | 1903 |
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. It is named after the River Gwendraeth. It has an estimated population, together with Bro Glannau Tywyn (which split off later) of 43,785.[78] As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge and two Associate Priests.[79]
| 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) | ||
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Dafen, Felin-Foel, Hendy, Llanelli St Elli, Llanelli St Peter, Llangennech and Llwynhendy.[80] It is named after the River Lliedi. It has an estimated population of 47,843.[81] As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge and one Associate Priest.[82]
| 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[83] | |
| Christ Church, Llanelli | 1887 | [84] | |
| St John, Llanelli | 1887 | c. 2010[85] | |
| St David, Llanelli | 1892 | C20th[86] | |
| St Barnabas, Llanelli | 1872 | 1976[87] | |
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.[88] [89] It is named after St Clears. It has an estimated population of 9,101.[90] As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge, one Associate Priest and one Assistant Curate.[91]
| 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[92] | |
| (Old) St Michael, Llanfihangel Abercywyn | APC | 1848[93] | |
| St Mary, Llanybri | MC | C18th[94] | |
| Holy Trinity, Llanybri | 1851 | 2013 | |
| St Cain or Keyne, Llangain | APC (1871) | 2017[95] | |
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.[96] It is named after the River Cleddau. It has an estimated population of 21,119.[97] As of September 2024 it was served by four Priests in Charge, one Pioneer Priest and one Active Retired Non-Stipendiary Minister.[98]
| 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[99] | APC | 2012 | |
| St Dogfael, St Dogwells, Sealyham | APC | c. 2020 | |
| St Michael, Treffgarne | APC (1881) | c. 2020 | |
| St Ishmael, Boulston | APC (1843) | 1950s[100] | |
| (Old) St John the Baptist, Slebech | APC | early C19th[101] | |
| (New) St John the Baptist, Slebech | 1840 | 1990[102] | |
| St Non, Llanycefn | APC | C21st[103] | |
| St Mary, Ambleston | APC | c. 2013 | |
| St Ishmael, Lambston | APC | ||
| St Martin of Tours, Clarbeston | APC | ||
| St Issell, Haroldston St Issells | APC | [104] | |
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.[105] It is named after the Landsker Line. It has an estimated population of 11,217.[106] As of September 2024 it was served by five Priests in Charge.[107]
| 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 | |
| St Canna, Llangan | APC (1820) | ?[108] | |
| St Cristiolus, Penrydd | APC | C20th[109] | |
| St David, Henllan Amgoed | APC | 2010 | |
| St Mallteg, Llanfallteg West | APC | pre-1998[110] | |
| SS Mary & Curig, Llanboidy | MC (C18th) | [111] | |
| St Michael, Llandre-Egremont | APC (1839) | C20th[112] | |
| SS Philip & James, Cilymaenllwyd | APC (1843) | 2007 | |
| St Barbara, Llanmiloe | c. 1930s | c. 2015 | |
| Capel Castellan | MC | C17th [113] | |
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.[114] It is named after the historical area of Dewisland. It has an estimated population of 5,747.[115] As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge and three Associate Priests.[116]
| 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[117] | 1627 | c. 2010 | |
| St Teilo, Llandeloy | APC (1927) | 2002 | |
| St Edrin, Llanedren | APC (1846) | 1987[118] | |
| St Reithan, Llanrheithan | APC (1858) | C20th/21st[119] | |
| St Elvis, St Elvis | APC | c. 1900[120] | |
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.[121] It is named after Narberth and Tenby, the two major towns. It has an estimated population of 21,599.[122] As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge, one Assistant Curate and one Active Retired Non-Stipendiary Minister.[123]
| 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[124] | |
| Newton North Parish Church | APC | C19th[125] | |
| St Marcellus, Martletwy | APC | 2011[126] | |
| St Mary, Coedcanlas | APC (C17th) | C19th? | |
| St Elidyr, Crunwere | APC | C21st[127] | |
| St Michael, Mounton | APC | 1948[128] | |
| St Lawrence, Yerbeston | APC | [129] | |
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.[130] It is named after the historical area of Roose. It has an estimated population of 29,405.[131] As of September 2024 it was served by five Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests.[132]
| 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[133] | |
| St Thomas à Becket, Milford Haven | MC/1938 | C17th/2012 | |
| St Peter, Hasguard | APC | 1979[134] | |
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.[135] It has an estimated population of 22,718.[136] As of September 2024 it was served by four Priests in Charge and one Associate Priest.[137]
| Church | Founded (building) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary, Carew Cheriton4 | APC | ||
| St Michael, Cosheston | APC | ||
| St Mary, Nash | APC (1842) | ||
| St Mary, Redberth | APC (1841) | ||
| SS James & Elidyr, Stackpole3 | APC | ||
| St David, Hundleton | 1908 (1933) | ||
| SS Faith & Tyfei, Lamphey1 | APC | ||
| SS Nicholas & John, Monkton2 | 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[138] | |
| St Petroc, St Petrox | APC (1854) | C21st[139] | |
| St Mary, Warren | APC | 1970[140] | |
| St Mary, Pwllcrochan | APC | 1982[141] | |
| St Giles, Upton | APC | C20th | |
1original dedication to St Tyfei 2original dedication to St Nicholas 3original dedication to St James 4original dedication to St John the Baptist
This was formed from the parish of St Davids. It has an estimated population of 1,772.[142] As of September 2024 it was served by one Dean, one Sub-Dean and one Canon Pastor.[143]
| Church | Founded (building) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral of (St Andrew &) St David, St Davids | APC | ||
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed | |
| St Justinian's Chapel | MC (C16th) | ? | |
| St Tyfanog's Chapel, Ramsey Island | MC | C17th |
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.[144] It is named after the historical area of Cemais. It has an estimated population of 12,033.[145] 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[146] | |
| St David, Llanllawer | APC (1860) | late C20th[147] | |
| St Brynach, Cwm-yr-Eglwys, Dinas Cross | APC | 1859[148] | |
| St Justinian, Llanstinian | APC | c. 2010[149] | |
| St David, Llanychlwydog | APC (1864) | C20th[150] | |
| St John the Baptist, Morvil | APC (C19th) | pre-2004[151] | |
| St Teilo, Llandeilo Llwydiarth | APC | C19th[152] | |
| St Michael, Castlebythe | APC (1875) | C20th[153] | |