Carmarthen Deanery

The Carmarthen Deanery is a Roman Catholic deanery in the Diocese of Menevia that covers several churches in Carmarthenshire and the surrounding area.[1] In the early 2010s, the Aberystwyth Deanery was dissolved and the church in Lampeter became part of the Carmarthen Deanery.

A 'Deanery' in the Catholic church is a collection of parishes overseen by a Dean, who works in collaboration with all the clergy within the Deanery. Their common mission includes a variety of aims. These include the task, in obedience to Jesus Christ, of proclaiming the nearness of the Kingdom of God. The spreading of the Gospel message of salvation given us from Jesus Christ. The pastoral care of all those living within the Deanery. The fostering in all of a life of prayer. The celebration of the seven Sacraments of the Church for the spiritual nourishment of those Catholics living within the Deanery. The provision of pastoral care for others who may seek it or are in need of it. The promotion of charitable works, and the encouraging of support, for charities which seek to provide life giving and life enhancing aid to those in need, in accord with Gospel precepts and Church teaching.

The current Bishop of Menevia is The Most Reverend Mark O'Toole, appointed in 2022

The current Dean of Carmarthenshire is Fr. Martin Donnelly V.F., elected in 2019

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Churches

 
 The Parish Priest is Canon Michael Smith
 The Parish Priest is Fr. Martin Donnelly V.F.
  • Our Lady and St Cadoc, Kidwelly - served from Burry Port
  • Holy Cross (Pontyberem) - served from Burry Port
  • St Mary, Carmarthen[3]
 The Parish Priest is Fr. Phillip Harries
 The Parish Priest is Fr. John Patrick Thomas
 The Parish Priest is Fr. Keith Evans
 The Parish Priest is Fr. James

The clergy working in the Deanery of Carmarthen includes the current Catholic Chaplain to the Police.

  • Blessed Sacrament, Gorseinon
  • Our Lady Star of the Sea, Burry Port
  • Our Lady and St Cadoc, Kidwelly
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lampeter
  • St David's, Llandeilo
  • Our Lady Queen of Peace, Llanelli
  • St Bride's, Pontarddulais

References
  1. "Carmarthen Deanery". Diocese of Menevia. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  2. "Administration". Diocese of Menevia. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  3. Roman Catholic Church of St Mary, Carmarthen from British listed buildings, retrieved 11 March 2015
  4. Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Gorseinon from British listed buildings, retrieved 13 March 2015
  5. Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Attached Presbytery, Lampeter from British listed buildings, retrieved 11 March 2015
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