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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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Standing Committee of the Diocesan Conference

The Standing Committee advises the Diocesan Conference on matters of policy and the best use of resources.

Ex-officio

The Bishop of Monmouth - The Right Reverend Cherry Vann (Chair)
The Dean of Newport - The Very Reverend Ian Black
The Archdeacon of the Gwent Valleys -The Venerable Stella Bailey
The Archdeacon of Monmouth - The Venerable Ian Rees
The Archdeacon of Newport - The Venerable Jonathan Williams
Chair of the DBF - Ian Loynd
The Diocesan Chancellor - Mark Powell KC
The Diocesan Registrar - Tim Russen

Co-opted

Sian Harvey - Mid Torfaen Ministry Area
Andrea Thomas - Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area

Elected

Revd Canon John Connell - Abergavenny Ministry Area Leader
Revd Canon Andrew Lightbown - Residentiary Canon of Newport Cathedral
Revd Canon Rebecca Stevens - Newport North West Ministry Area Leader
Revd James Henley - East Cardiff Ministry Area Leader
Revd Hillary Prest - Netherwent Ministry Area
Revd Lea Ryder - Abergavenny Ministry Area
Cathryn Brooker - Heart of Monmouthshire Ministry Area
Philippa Dixey - Beechwood Ministry Area
Bob Evans - Heart of Monmouthshire Ministry Area
Paul Glover - Netherwent Ministry Area
David Hughes-Jones - North Monmouthshire Ministry Area

Acting Conference Secretary

Libby Morgan-Owen