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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.

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‘Priest’ comes from the Greek word for ‘elder’. Priests in the Church in Wales are those authorised specifically to proclaim forgiveness of sins, preside at the Eucharist and bless God’s people, as well as other responsibilities.

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New curate for Mynydd Bedwellte MA

Monmouth news Posted: 21 July 2024

The Rt Revd Cherry Vann, Bishop of Monmouth is delighted to announce that Ralph Aladese has been offered a curacy post in the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area.

Originally from Nigeria, Ralph relocated to South Wales in 2022. Since then, he has deeply embedded himself in both church and local community activities, playing a supportive and coordinating role at the local foodbank within the Upper Rhymney Valley.

Bishop Cherry said: “Ordained in the Church of Nigeria, Ralph is an extraordinarily gifted young priest with an energy and a passion for God and for the gospel. His faith and his ability to speak about it is attractive and infectious and he will be a wonderful asset to the ministry team and the churches of the Mynydd Bedwellte MA. He is already well known and much loved and so I am thrilled that the Candidates’ Panel enthusiastically support him completing his curacy there and hopefully taking on an incumbent’s post in due course.”

Before his ordination in 2020, Ralph had a professional background in administration, leading a team of software developers for various shipping organisations within the maritime sector. Seeking new possibilities for growth and family development, he relocated to South Wales in 2022 and has demonstrated a commitment to serving others and fostering community spirit.

He said: “I have a passion for nurturing a strong network of believers within the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area. I am eager to explore my giftings to support a diverse congregation and enhance the bonds within the local communities through my ministry.”