# Diocese of St Asaph

The Diocese of Saint Asaph is a diocese of the Church in Wales in north-east Wales, named after Saint Asaph, its second bishop.

## Geography

The Anglican Diocese of St Asaph in the north-east corner of Wales stretches from the borders of Chester in the east, to the Conwy valley in the west, to Bala in the south-west, and Newtown in the south-east. The population is in excess of half a million people.
The more populous areas are to be found along the coast and in the large conurbation of Wrexham, the principal town. The industrial areas around Wrexham and Deeside have undergone great change in the past decade or so. Where once the coal, steel and textile industries provided most of the employment, the economy is now much more diversified and one of the fastest growing in the UK. A major employer is Airbus UK (currently part of BAE Systems), while Wrexham Industrial Estate is one of the largest in Europe. North-east Wales also acts as a dormitory area for Chester Business Park, which is dominated by MBNA. This economy is ministered to by an Industrial Chaplain, a post which alternates between a Church in Wales priest and a Presbyterian Church of Wales minister.
Most of the diocese is rural, interspersed with small market towns and village communities. The southern area of the diocese in north Powys is undergoing regional development, especially with the advent of a good number of small industries. Because of the beauty of the landscape, at holiday times there is a large influx of visitors from England and further afield. Tourism is now one of the growth industries of this area of Wales.
Traditionally, the Diocese of St Asaph extended across the border into England. However, following disestablishment on 31 March 1920, the Shropshire parishes of Criftins, Hengoed, Kinnerley, Knockin, Llanyblodwel, Llanymynech, Melverley, Morton, Oswestry, St Martins, Selattyn, Trefonen, Weston Rhyn and Whittington were transferred from the Diocese of St Asaph to the English Diocese of Lichfield.

## History

This diocese was founded by St. Kentigern about the middle of the sixth century, when he was exiled from his see in Scotland. He founded a monastery called Llanelwy at the confluence of the rivers Clwyd and Elwy in north east Wales, where after his return to Scotland in 573 he was succeeded by Asaph or Asa, who was consecrated Bishop of Llanelwy.
The diocese originally coincided with the Welsh principality of Powys, but lost much territory first by the Mercian encroachment marked by Watt's dyke and again by the construction of Offa's dyke, soon after 798. Nothing is known of the history of the diocese during the disturbed period that followed. Domesday Book gives scanty particulars of a few churches but is silent as to the cathedral.
Early in the twelfth century, Norman influence asserted itself and in 1143 Theobald, Archbishop of Canterbury, consecrated one Gilbert as Bishop of St. Asaph, but the position of his successors was very difficult and one of them, Godfrey, was driven away by poverty and the hostility of the Welsh. A return made in the middle of the thirteenth century (British Library, Cotton MSS, Vitellius, c. x.) shows the existence of eight rural deaneries, seventy-nine churches, and nineteen chapels. By 1291 the deaneries had been doubled in number and there were Cistercian houses at Basingwerk, Aberconway, Strata Marcella and Valle Crucis, and a Cistercian nunnery, Llanllugan Abbey. The cathedral, which had been burnt in the wars, was rebuilt and completed in 1295. It was a plain massive structure of simple plan, and was again destroyed during the English succession Wars of the Roses. When it was restored by Bishop Redman the palace was not rebuilt and thus the bishops continued to be nonresident. At the end of the fifteenth century there was a great revival of church building, as is evidenced by the churches of that date still existing in the diocese.
The chief shrines in the diocese were St. Winefred's Well, St. Garmon in Yale (Welsh: Iâl), St. Dervel Gadarn in Edeirnion, St. Monacella at Pennant and the Holy Cross in Strata Marcella. All these were demolished at the Anglican Reformation. At that time the diocese contained one archdeaconry, sixteen deaneries and one hundred and twenty-one parishes. The bishop at this time had five episcopal residences, four of which were assumed by the Church of England bishop under Edward VI.
The Report of the Commissioners appointed by his Majesty to inquire into the Ecclesiastical Revenues of England and Wales (1835) found the see had an annual net income of £6,301. This made it the wealthiest diocese in Wales and the fourth richest in Britain after Canterbury, London and Winchester.

## Lists of archdeacons
### Archdeacons of Montgomery

    The archdeaconry was created from that of St Asaph on 6 February 1844.

### Archdeacons of Wrexham

    The archdeaconry was created from those of St Asaph and of Montgomery on 25 March 1890.
    Some archdeacons of Wrexham are recorded with the title Archdeacon of Wrexham and Ruthin.
* 1890–1897 (res.): David Howell
* 1897–1910 (res.): Llewelyn Wynne Jones
* 1910–1925 (res.): William Fletcher
* 1925–1930 (d.): Lewis Pryce
* 1930–1947 (ret.): James Williams
* 1948–1957 (res.): Richard Mackenzie Williams
* 1957-1969 (res): Benjamin Jones-Perrott
* 1969–1978 (ret.): John Davies
* 1978–1987 (d.): Raymond Foster
* 1987–2001 (ret.): Bryan Williams
* 2001–2010 (res.): Malcolm Squires
* 2010–2013 (ret.): Shirley Griffiths
* 2014–2018: Bob Griffiths
* 7 October 2018 – 2021: John Lomas (became Bishop of Swansea and Brecon)
* 5 March 2023 – present: Hayley Matthews
Hayley Deborah Yeshua Matthews (born 1968) was collated Archdeacon of Wrexham on 5 March 2023. She trained for the ministry at Ridley Hall, Cambridge before receiving ordination in the Church of England: she was made deacon at Petertide 2007 (1 July) — by Nicholas Reade, Bishop of Blackburn, at Blackburn Cathedral — and ordained priest the following Petertide (28 June 2008) — by Geoff Pearson, Bishop of Lancaster, at Lancaster Priory (i.e. Matthews' title church). During her time in Lancaster she was Chair of Churches Together Lancaster, Chaplain to the Dukes Theatre, and Honorary Padre to the Duke of Lancaster's Regimental Association. She served her title (curacy) at Lancaster Priory before moving to Manchester: first as Pioneer Chaplain to MediaCityUK and Honorary Chaplain to Salford University and the BBC where she was a regular contributor to BBC Radio Manchester, then as Rector of Holy Innocents Fallowfield with Birch, Honorary Chaplain to Manchester University at St Peter's House and Padre to 6MI Manchester. From 2012 - 2018 Matthews served as Trustee to the William Temple Foundation, latterly as acting Chair publishing the Temple Tract Grace and Power: sexuality and gender in the CHurch of England in 2015. Matthews was Director of Lay Training for Leeds diocese, Principal of Leeds School of Ministry, and an honorary canon of Ripon Cathedral prior to her archidiaconal appointment.

## Archdeaconries and deaneries

| Diocese | Archdeaconry | Deanery | Churches | Population | People/church |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of Montgomery | Deanery of Cedewain | 9 | 17,716 | 1,968 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of Montgomery | Deanery of Mathrafal | 21 | 12,707 | 605 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of Montgomery | Deanery of Penedeyrn | 6 | 7,786 | 1,298 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of Montgomery | Deanery of Pool | 15 | 16,010 | 1,067 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of Montgomery | Deanery of Valle Crucis | 11 | 11,078 | 1,007 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of St Asaph | Deanery of Denbigh | 14 | 18,794 | 1,342 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of St Asaph | Deanery of Dyffryn Clwyd | 12 | 11,894 | 991 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of St Asaph | Deanery of Holywell | 14 | 35,404 | 2,529 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of St Asaph | Deanery of Llanrwst and Rhos | 26 | 74,181 | 2,853 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of St Asaph | Deanery of St Asaph | 16 | 69,730 | 4,358 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of Wrexham | Deanery of Alyn | 12 | 44,250 | 3,688 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of Wrexham | Deanery of Dee Valley | 18 | 38,741 | 2,152 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of Wrexham | Deanery of Hawarden | 19 | 80,416 | 4,232 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of Wrexham | Deanery of Mold | 11 | 24,178 | 2,198 |
| Diocese of St Asaph | Archdeaconry of Wrexham | Deanery of Wrexham | 8 | 48,615 | 6,077 |
| Total/average | Total/average | Total/average | 212 | 511,500 | 2,413 |
In addition to the clergy 'on the ground', the diocese is served by one Potential Cleric, two Hope Street Senior Leaders, one Bishop's Chaplain, one Anglican Chaplain and three Honorary Assistant Bishops.

## List of churches

APC = ancient parish church; MC = medieval chapelry.

### Archdeaconry of Montgomery
#### Caereinion Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Garthbeibio, Llanerfyl, Llanfair Caereinion, Llangadfan, Llangynyw, Llanllugan, Manafon, Meifod, Pont Dolanog and Pont Robert. It is named after Llanfair Caereinion, the principal village. It has an estimated population of 4,857. As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader (shared with Tanat-Vyrnwy), one Priest-in-Charge (shared with Tanat-Vyrnwy), one Pioneer Priest and one Assistant Curate.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St Tydecho, Garthbeibio | APC (1862) | APC (1862) |
| St Erfyl, Llanerfyl | APC (1870) | APC (1870) |
| St Mary, Llanfair Caereinion | APC (1868) | APC (1868) |
| St Cadfan, Llangadfan | APC | APC |
| St Cynyw, Llangynyw | APC | APC |
| St Mary, Llanllugan | APC | APC |
| St Michael & All Angels, Manafon | APC | APC |
| SS Tysilio & Mary, Meifod$^1$ | APC | APC |
| St John the Evangelist, Dolanog | 1853 | 1853 |
| St John the Evangelist, Pontrobert | 1853 | 1853 |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
$^1$Original dedication to St Tysilio

#### Cedewain Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Aberhafesp, Betws Cedewain, Dolfor, Kerry, Llanllwchaiarn All Saints, Llanllwchaiarn St Llwchaiarn, Llanmerewig, Llanwyddelan, Mochdre and Tregynon. It is named after the medieval cantref of Cedewain. It has an estimated population of 16,433. As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest-in-Charge.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St Gwynog, Aberhafesp | APC | APC |
| St Beuno, Bettws Cedewain | APC | APC |
| St Michael & All Angels, Kerry | APC | APC |
| All Saints, Newtown | 1890 | 1890 |
| St Llwchaiarn, Llanllwchaiarn | APC (1816) | APC (1816) |
| St Llwchaiarn, Llanmerewig | APC (1845) | APC (1845) |
| St Gwyddelan, Llanwyddelan | APC (1865) | APC (1865) |
| All Saints, Mochdre | APC (1867) | APC (1867) |
| St Cynon, Tregynon | APC | APC |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St Paul, Dolfor | C19th | 2020 |
| St Mary, Newtown | APC | 1856 |
| St David, Newtown | 1843 | 2006 |

#### Pool Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Berriew, Buttington, Castle Caereinion, Criggion, Forden, Fron, Guilsfield, Llandrinio, Llandysilio St Mary, Llandysilio St Tysilio, Llandyssil, Montgomery, Pantyffridd, Penrhos, Pool Quay and Welshpool. It is named after Welshpool, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 17,113. As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader, two Priests in Charge and one Associate Priest.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St Beuno, Berriew | APC | APC |
| All Saints, Buttington | APC | APC |
| St Garmon, Castle Caereinion | APC (1865) | APC (1865) |
| St Michael & All Angels, Criggion | MC (c. 1770) | MC (c. 1770) |
| St Michael & All Angels, Forden | APC (1867) | APC (1867) |
| St Aelhaiarn, Guilsfield | APC | APC |
| SS Trinio, Peter & Paul, Llandrinio$^1$ | APC | APC |
| St Tysilio, Llandysilio | APC (1867) | APC (1867) |
| St Tysul, Llandyssil | APC (1866) | APC (1866) |
| St Nicholas, Montgomery | APC | APC |
| Pantyffridd Mission Church | 1858 | 1858 |
| Holy Trinity, Penrhos | 1625 (1845) | 1625 (1845) |
| St John the Evangelist, Pool Quay | 1862 | 1862 |
| St Mary, Welshpool | APC | APC |
| St John's Mission Church, Garthmyl | C19th | C19th |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| Christ Church, Welshpool | 1839 | 1998 |
| Trewern Mission Church | C19th | |
| Belan Mission Church | 1840 | 2020 |
$^1$original dedication to St Trinio

#### Tanat-Vyrnwy Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Brithdir, Bwlchycibau, Llanarmon Mynydd, Llanfechain, Llangadwaladr, Llangedwyn, Llangynog, Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant, Llansantffraid-Ym-Mechain, Llansilin, Llanwddyn, Llwydiarth, Pennant Melangell and Penybontfawr. It is named after the River Tanat and River Vyrnwy. It has an estimated population of 7,301. As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader (shared with Caereinion), two Priests-in-Charge (one shared with Caereinion), and a House for Duty Priest.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St Cedwyn, Llangedwyn | MC | MC |
| St Melangell, Pennant Melangell | APC | APC |
| St Dogfan, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant | APC | APC |
| St Silin, Llansilin | APC | APC |
| St Thomas, Penybontfawr | 1855 | 1855 |
| St Garmon, Llanfechain | APC | APC |
| St Mary, Llwydiarth | 1854 | 1854 |
| St Myllin, Llanfyllin | APC (1710) | APC (1710) |
| St Bridget, Llansantffraid-ym-Mechan | APC | APC |
| St Wyddyn, Llanwddyn | 1887 | 1887 |
| Christ Church, Bwlchycibau | 1864 | 1864 |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St Cynog, Llangynog | APC (1792) | c. 2018 |
| St Mary, Brithdir | 1892 | c. 2018 |
| Rhiwlas Mission Church | | c. 2018 |
| St Garmon, Llanarmon Mynydd Mawr | MC | |
| St Illog, Hirnant | APC (1886) | |
| St John the Baptist, Llanwddyn | MC | 1880s |
| St Cadwaladr, Llangadwaladr | MC | 2020 |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa | APC (1864) | 2020 |

#### Valle Crucis Mission Area

This was formed in 2022 by the merger of the existing mission areas of Valle Crucis and Penedeyrn. The original Valle Crucis was formed in 2017 by the union of the parishes of Bryneglwys, Corwen St Ffraid, Corwen SS Mael & Sulien, Glyndyfrdwy, Gwyddelwern, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Llandegla, Llangollen St Collen, Llangollen St John, Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog, Llansantffraid Glyn Dyfrdwy, Llantysilio, Pontfadog and Trevor, and was named after Valle Crucis Abbey. Penedeyrn was formed by the union of the parishes of Bala, Cerrigydrudion, Dinmael, Frongoch, Llandderfel, Llandrillo, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Llangar, Llangwm, Llawrybetws and Ysbyty Ifan, and was named after part of the historical area of Edeirnion. The combined Mission Area has an estimated population of 19,695. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and a House for Duty Priest.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| Christ Church, Bala | 1811 (1857) | 1811 (1857) |
| St Mary Magdalene, Cerrigydrudion | APC | APC |
| St Trillo, Llandrillo-yn-Edeyrn | APC (1776) | APC (1776) |
| St John the Evangelist, Cynwyd | 1856 | 1856 |
| St Collen, Llangollen | APC | APC |
| St Tysilio, Llantysilio | APC | APC |
| Trevor Parish Church | 1772 | 1772 |
| SS Mael & Sulien, Corwen | APC | APC |
| St Bridget, Llansantffraid Glyn Dyfrdwy | APC (1611) | APC (1611) |
| St Thomas, Glyndyfrdwy | 1859 | 1859 |
| St Tysilio, Bryneglwys | APC | APC |
| St Tecla, Llandegla | APC (1866) | APC (1866) |
| St Garmon, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog | APC (1845) | APC (1845) |
| St John the Baptist, Pontfadog | 1847 | 1847 |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St Mary, Betws Gwerful Goch | APC | |
| St Mark, Frongoch | 1858 | |
| St Michael, Llanfihangel Glen Myfyr | APC | 2020$^1$ |
| SS Mor & Deiniol, Llanfor$^2$ | APC | 1992 |
| All Saints, Llangar | APC | 1856 |
| St Jerome, Llangwm | APC (1747) | |
| St Cywair, Llangywer | APC (1871) | c. 2000 |
| St Deiniol, Llanuwchllyn | APC | 2004 |
| St Beuno, Llanycil | APC | c. 2000 |
| St James, Llawrybetws | 1861 | |
| Pentrefoelas Parish Church | C18th (1859) | |
| Holy Trinity, Rhosygwaliau | 1880 | |
| St John the Baptist, Ysbyty Ifan | APC (1861) | 2016 |
| St Catherine, Maerdy | 1878 | c. 2022 |
| St Derfel, Llandderfel | APC | c. 2023$^1$ |
| St Mary, Eglwyseg | 1870 | 1985 |
| St James, Glan-yr-afon | 1864 | |
| St Ffraid, Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog | MC (1790) | |
| St Beuno, Gwyddelwern | APC | |
| St Aelhaearn, Llanaelhaearn | APC | C17th |
| St John, Llangollen | 1858 | 2020 |
$^1$occasional services still held $^2$original dedication to St Deiniol

### Archdeaconry of St Asaph
#### Aberconwy Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bryn Pydew, Craigydon, Deganwy, Eglwysrhos, Llanddoget, Llandudno Junction, Llangystenin, Llanrwst, Llansantffraid Glan Conwy and Penrhyn Bay. It is named after the former district of Aberconwy. It has an estimated population of 33,954. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests-in-Charge and an Associate Priest.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| All Saints, Deganwy | 1899 | 1899 |
| St Michael & All Angels, Llandudno Junction | 1930 | 1930 |
| SS Eleri & Mary, Llanrhos$^2$ | APC | APC |
| St Martin, Eglwysbach | APC (1782) | APC (1782) |
| St Paul, Craig-y-Don | 1895 | 1895 |
| St Cystennin, Llangystennin | APC (1843) | APC (1843) |
| St David, Penrhyn Bay | 1963 | 1963 |
| St Grwst, Llanrwst | APC | APC |
| St Bridget, Llansantffraid Glan Conwy | APC (1841) | APC (1841) |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St Garmon, Capel Garmon | MC | pre-2006 |
| St Mary, Llanrwst | 1841-1842 | 1980s |
| St Doged, Llandoged$^1$ | APC | 2020 |
| St Catherine, Bryn Pydew | early C20th (1961) | 2020 |
$^1$Occasional services still held 2original dedication to St Eleri

#### Aber-Morfa Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bodelwyddan, Rhuddlan, Rhyl Holy Trinity, Rhyl St Ann, Rhyl St Thomas and Towyn. It is named after ?. It has an estimated population of 41,017. As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader, two Priests-in-Charge and one Transition Minister.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St Margaret, Bodelwyddan | 1860 | 1860 |
| St Mary, Rhuddlan | APC | APC |
| Holy Trinity, Rhyl | 1835 | 1835 |
| St Thomas, Rhyl | 1867 | 1867 |
| St Ann, Rhyl | 1894 | 1894 |
| St Mary, Towyn | 1873 | 1873 |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St John, Rhyl | 1885 | 1997 |

#### Aled Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Abergele, Betws-Yn-Rhos, Brynymaen, Colwyn, Colwyn Bay St David, Colwyn St Paul, Llanddulas, Llandrillo-Yn-Rhos St George, Llandrillo-Yn-Rhos St Trillo, Llanelian, Llanfair Talhaearn, Llangernyw, Llysfaen, Pensarn and St George. It is named after the River Aled. It has an estimated population of 47,402. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St Michael, Abergele | APC | APC |
| St David, Pensarn | 1880 (2011) | 1880 (2011) |
| St George, St George$^1$ | APC (1893) | APC (1893) |
| St Michael, Betws yn Rhos | APC (1838) | APC (1838) |
| St Elian, Llanelian | APC | APC |
| St David, Colwyn Bay | 1903 | 1903 |
| St Paul, Colwyn Bay | 1872 (1888) | 1872 (1888) |
| Christ Church, Bryn-y-Maen | 1899 | 1899 |
| St Cynfryd, Llanddulas | APC (1869) | APC (1869) |
| St Mary, Llanfair Talhaiarn | APC (C17th) | APC (C17th) |
| St Digain, Llangernyw | APC | APC |
| St Sannan, Llansannan | APC | APC |
| St Cynfran, Llysfaen | APC | APC |
| SS Catherine & John the Baptist, Old Colwyn$^2$ | 1903 | 1903 |
| St George, Rhos-on-Sea | 1913 | 1913 |
| St Trillo's Chapel, Rhos Trillo | MC | MC |
| St Trillo, Llandrillo-yn-Rhos | APC | APC |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St John, Trofarth | 1873 | c. 2009 |
| St Andrew, Colwyn Bay | 1908 | 2013 |
| St Winifred, Gwytherin | APC (1867) | |
| St John the Baptist, Pontygwyddel | 1882 | 1982 |
| St Catherine, Old Colwyn | 1837 | 2013 |
| St David, Pandy Tudur | 1866-1867 | |
1original dedication to the Welsh saint Siôr 2original dedication to St John the Baptist

#### Bryn a Mor Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Cwm, Dyserth St Bridget, Dyserth SS Mael & Sulien, Dyserth St Michael, Ffynnongroyw, Gronant, Gwaenysgor, Llanasa, Meliden St Mary Magdalene, Meliden St Melyd, Newmarket, Prestatyn Christ Church, Prestatyn Holy Spirit and Trelawnyd. It is named after the hills (bryn) and sea (mor) which dominate the landscape. It has an estimated population of 26,718. As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| SS Bridget & Cwyfan, Dyserth$^1$ | APC | APC |
| St Michael & All Angels, Trelawnyd | APC (1724) | APC (1724) |
| SS Asaph & Cyndeyrn, Llanasa$^2$ | APC | APC |
| All Saints, Ffynnongroew | 1881 | 1881 |
| St Mary Magdalene, Gwaenysgor | APC | APC |
| St Melyd, Meliden | APC | APC |
| Christ Church, Prestatyn | 1863 | 1863 |
| Holy Spirit, Prestatyn | 1968 | 1968 |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| SS Mael & Sulien, Cwm | APC (c. 1500) | |
| St Winifred, Gronant | | C21st |
$^1$original dedication to St Cwyfan $^2$original dedication to St Asaph

#### Denbigh Mission Area

This was formed in 2018 by the union of the parishes of Bodfari, Bylchau, Caerwys, Cefn, Denbigh St Marcella, Denbigh St Mary, Henllan, Llandyrnog St Cwyfan, Llandyrnog St Tyrnog, Llangwyfan, Llannefydd, Llanrhaeadr-Yng-Nghinmeirch, Nantglyn, Sinan, Trefnant and Tremeirchion. It is named after Denbigh, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 18,223. As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader and one Associate Priest.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St Stephen, Bodfari | APC (1865) | APC (1865) |
| St Mary the Virgin, Denbigh | 1875 | 1875 |
| St Marchell, Llanfarchell | APC | APC |
| St Sadwrn, Henllan | APC (1806) | APC (1806) |
| St Tyrnog, Llandyrnog | APC | APC |
| St Cwyfan, Llangwyfan | APC | APC |
| St Dyfnog, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch | APC | APC |
| St James, Nantglyn | APC (1862) | APC (1862) |
| Holy Trinity, Trefnant | 1855 | 1855 |
| Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion | APC | APC |
| St Michael, Caerwys | APC | APC |
| SS Nefydd & Mary, Llannefydd$^1$ | APC | APC |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St Thomas, Bylchau | 1857 | c. 2019 |
| St David (Leicester's Church), Denbigh | 1578-1584 | Never completed |
| St Hilary, Denbigh | MC | 1874 |
| St David, Denbigh | 1838 (1895) | C20th |
| St James, Prion | 1859 | 2008 |
| St Mary, Cefn Meiriadog | 1864 | 2023 |
| All Saints, Sinan | 1873 | 2023 |
$^1$original dedication to St Nefydd

#### Dyffryn Clwyd Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Clocaenog, Efenechtyd, Gyffylliog, Llanarmon Yn Ial, Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, Llanelidan, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Llanfwrog, Llangynhafal, Llanrhydd, Llanychan, Llanynys, Rhewl and Ruthin. It is named after the Vale of Clwyd. It has an estimated population of 12,291. As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader, two Priests in Charge and one Associate Priest.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St Foddhyd, Clocaenog | APC | APC |
| St Mary, Cyffylliog | MC | MC |
| St Michael, Efenechtyd | APC | APC |
| St Garmon, Llanarmon-yn-Iâl | APC (1736) | APC (1736) |
| (New) St Peter, Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd | 1863 | 1863 |
| St Meugan, Llanrhydd | APC | APC |
| SS Cynfarch & Mary, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd$^1$ | APC | APC |
| St Cynhafal, Llangynhafal | APC | APC |
| St Hychan, Llanychan | APC | APC |
| St Saeran, Llanynys | APC | APC |
| Minster of St Peter, Ruthin | APC (C17th) | APC (C17th) |
| SS Mwrog & Mary, Llanfwrog$^1$ | APC | APC |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St Mary, Derwen | APC | 1999 |
| St David, Eryrys | 1862 | 1980s |
| St Elidan, Llanelidan | APC | 2020 |
| Rhewl Church | | |
| (Old) St Peter, Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd | APC | 1864 |
$^1$additional dedication to St Mary added later

#### Elwy Mission Area

This was formed from the parish of St Asaph. It is named after the River Elwy. It has an estimated population of 3,730. As of September 2024 it was served by one Dean and one Canon Precentor.
| Church | Founded (building) |
| Cathedral of SS Asaph & Cyndeyrn, St Asaph | APC |
| SS Asaph & Cyndeyrn, St Asaph (?) | MC (1872) |

#### Estuary and Mountain Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bagillt, Brynford, Caerfallwch, Flint SS Mary & David, Flint St Thomas, Gorsedd, Halkyn, Holywell Holy Trinity, Holywell St James, Holywell St Peter, Mostyn, Rhesycae, Rhosesmor, Whitford and Ysgeifiog. It is named after the natural features in the area. It has an estimated population of 35,943. As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader, four Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St Peter, Holywell | 1849 (2008) | 1849 (2008) |
| Holy Trinity, Greenfield | 1871 | 1871 |
| SS Mary & Peter, Bagillt$^1$ | 1839 | 1839 |
| St Michael, Brynford | 1853 | 1853 |
| SS Mary & David, Flint$^1$ | MC (1848) | MC (1848) |
| St Thomas, Flint Mountain | 1875 | 1875 |
| St Mary the Virgin, Halkyn | APC (1878) | APC (1878) |
| Christ Church, Rhes-y-cae | 1847 | 1847 |
| St Paul, Rhosesmor | 1876 | 1876 |
| St James the Apostle, Holywell$^3$ | APC (1769) | APC (1769) |
| Christ Church, Mostyn | 1845 | 1845 |
| SS Mary & Beuno, Whitford$^2$ | APC | APC |
| St Paul, Gorsedd | 1853 | 1853 |
| St Mary, Ysceifiog | APC (1839) | APC (1839) |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St David, Flint | 1872 | 2011 |
| St Peter, Bagillt | c. 1890 | 2012 |
$^1$originally dedicated to St Mary alone $^2$original dedication to St Beuno $^3$original dedication to St Winefride

### Archdeaconry of Wrexham
#### Alyn Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Broughton, Brymbo, Bwlchgwyn, Gresford, Gwersyllt, Holt, Isycoed, Llay, Minera St Mary, Minera St Tydfil, Pentre Broughton, Rossett and Southsea. It is named after the River Alyn. It has an estimated population of 45,673. As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader and two Curates.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| All Saints, Gresford | APC | APC |
| St Paul, Pentre Broughton | 1889 | 1889 |
| All Saints, Southsea | 1884 (1984) | 1884 (1984) |
| Christ Church, Bwlchgwyn | 1867 | 1867 |
| St Tydfil, Coedpoeth | 1875 (1895) | 1875 (1895) |
| Holy Trinity, Gwersyllt | 1851 | 1851 |
| St Chad, Holt | MC | MC |
| St Paul, Isycoed | 1718 (1829) | 1718 (1829) |
| St Martin of Tours, Llay | 1925 | 1925 |
| St Mary, Minera | C17th (1866) | C17th (1866) |
| Christ Church, Rossett | 1841 (1892) | 1841 (1892) |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St Peter, Brynteg | 1894 | 2006 |
| St Paul, Berse Drelincourt | 1742 | pre-2010 |
| St John, Brymbo | 1837 (1891) | 1974 |
| St Alban, Tanyfron | 1896 | 2010 |
| St Peter, Rhosrobin | 1881 (1898) | |
| St Mary, Brymbo | 1838 (1871) | 2023 |

#### Borderlands Mission Area

This covers the former parishes of Broughton, Connah's Quay St David, Connah's Quay St Mark, Hawarden, Queensferry, Sandycroft, Sealand and Shotton. It is named after the Welsh-English border. It and Rhos a Mynydd have an estimated population of 81,940 and, as of September 2024, were served by one Mission Area Leader, two Priests in Charge and one Associate Priest.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St Mary, Broughton | 1824 | 1824 |
| St Mark, Connah's Quay | 1837 | 1837 |
| St David, Connah's Quay | 1915 | 1915 |
| St Deiniol, Hawarden | APC (1859) | APC (1859) |
| St Bartholomew, Sealand | 1867 | 1867 |
| St Andrew, Garden City, Queensferry | pre-1900 | pre-1900 |
| St Ethelwold, Shotton | 1875 (1902) | 1875 (1902) |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St Michael & All Angels, Mancot Royal | | |
| Holy Innocents, Queensferry | 1887 (1889) | 1960 |
| St Francis, Sandycroft$^1$ | 1875 (1913) | c. 2022 |
$^1$original dedication to St Ambrose

#### Maelor Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bangor Monachorum, Bettisfield, Bronington, Erbistock, Eyton, Hanmer, Marchwiel, Overton, Penley and Worthenbury. It is named after the historical area of the Maelor. It has an estimated population of 8,672. As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader and one Assistant Curate.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St Dunawd, Bangor-on-Dee | APC | APC |
| Holy Trinity, Bronington | 1836 | 1836 |
| St Hilary, Erbistock$^3$ | APC (1861) | APC (1861) |
| St Chad, Hanmer | APC (1892) | APC (1892) |
| St Mary Magdalene, Penley | MC (1901) | MC (1901) |
| SS Deiniol & Marcella, Marchwiel$^1$ | APC (1778) | APC (1778) |
| St Mary the Virgin, Overton-on-Dee | APC | APC |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St Mary Magdalene, Tallarn Green | 1851 (1873) | 2007 |
| St Deiniol, Eyton | 1939 | 2022 |
| St John the Baptist, Bettisfield$^2$ | 1851 (1874) | 2023 |
| St Deiniol, Worthenbury | MC (1739) | 2022 |
$^1$original dedication to St Deiniol $^2$occasional services still held (Pilgrim Church status) $^3$original dedication to St Erbin

#### Mold Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of New Brighton, Cilcain, Gwernaffield, Llanferres, Mold, Nannerch, Nercwys, Northop SS Eurgain & Peter, Northop St Mary, Pontblyddyn, Rhyd-Y-Mwyn and Treuddyn. It is named after Mold, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 26,115. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests-in-Charge, one Mission Area Priest and one Assistant Curate.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St James, New Brighton | 1893 | 1893 |
| St Mary, Cilcain | APC | APC |
| St John the Evangelist, Rhydymwyn | 1864 | 1864 |
| Holy Trinity, Gwernaffield | 1838 (1872) | 1838 (1872) |
| Christ Church, Pontblyddyn | 1836 | 1836 |
| St Mary, Mold | APC (c. 1500) | APC (c. 1500) |
| St Michael & All Angels, Nannerch | APC (1853) | APC (1853) |
| St Mary, Nercwys | MC | MC |
| SS Eurgain & Peter, Northop$^1$ | APC | APC |
| St Mary, Treuddyn | MC (1875) | MC (1875) |
| St Berres, Llanferres | APC | APC |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St John the Evangelist, Mold | 1879 | |
| St Mary, Northop Hall | c. 1890 (1912) | 2020 |
$^1$original dedication to St Eurgain

#### Offa Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Chirk, Froncysyllte, Penycae, Rhosllanerchrugog St David, Rhosllanerchrugog St Mary, Rhosymedre, Ruabon All Saints and Ruabon St Mary. It is named after Offa's Dyke. It has an estimated population of 29,407. As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader, one Priest in Charge, one Associate Priest and three Assistant Curates.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St John the Evangelist, Rhosymedre | 1837 | 1837 |
| St Mary, Chirk$^1$ | APC | APC |
| St David, Froncysyllte | 1871 | 1871 |
| St Thomas, Penycae | 1878 | 1878 |
| St Mary, Johnstown | 1929 | 1929 |
| St Mary, Ruabon | APC | APC |
| All Saints, Pen-y-lan | 1889 | 1889 |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| Halton Mission Church | 1878 | pre-1998 |
| St David, Rhosllanerchrugog | 1893 | c. 2020 |
| St John the Evangelist, Rhosllanerchrugog | 1853 | 2005 |
$^1$original dedication to St Tysilio

#### Rhos a Mynydd Mission Area

This covers the former parishes of Bistre All Saints, Bistre Emmanuel, Bistre St Cecilia, Buckley Good Shepherd, Buckley St Matthew, Cymau, Ewloe, Hope, Llanfynydd, Mynydd Isa, Pentrobin and Penyffordd. The churches in this area were originally part of the Borderlands Mission Area, but this was deemed unworkably large and these churches split off to form the new Mission Area in 2024. For population and clergy numbers see Borderlands.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St Cecilia, Mynydd Isa | 1892 | 1892 |
| Holy Spirit, Ewloe | 1938 | 1938 |
| The Good Shepherd, Drury | late C19th | late C19th |
| St Matthew, Buckley | 1822 (1905) | 1822 (1905) |
| St Cynfarch, Hope | APC | APC |
| St Michael & All Angels, Llanfynydd | 1843 | 1843 |
| Emmanuel, Penyffordd | 1881 (1959) | 1881 (1959) |
| Emmanuel, Bistre, Buckley | 1842 | 1842 |
| All Saints, Buckley | pre-1892 (1892) | pre-1892 (1892) |
| St John the Baptist, Penmynydd, Pentrobin | 1843 | 1843 |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| All Saints, Cymau | 1870 | 2023 |

#### Wrexham Mission Area

This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bersham, Esclusham, Rhosddu, Wrexham All Saints, Wrexham St Giles, Wrexham St James, Wrexham St John, Wrexham St Margaret and Wrexham St Mark. It is named after Wrexham. It has an estimated population of 48,457. As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader, one Priest in Charge and one Assistant Curate.
| Church | Founded (building) | Founded (building) |
| St Mary, Bersham | 1873 | 1873 |
| Holy Trinity, Esclusham | 1877 | 1877 |
| St John, Rhosnesni | 1894 (1974) | 1894 (1974) |
| St Mark, Caia Park | 1961 | 1961 |
| St Giles, Wrexham | APC | APC |
| All Saints, Wrexham | 1912 | 1912 |
| St Margaret, Garden Village | 1928 | 1928 |
| Hope Street Church, Wrexham | 2021 | 2021 |
| Former churches | Founded (build) | Closed |
| St Peter, Wrexham | 1910 | C20th |
| St Mark, Wrexham | 1858 | 1956 |
| St John the Baptist, Wrexham | 1909 | 1998 |
| St David, Wrexham | 1890 | |
| St James, Rhosddu | 1875 | 2024 |

## Dedications
### Medieval churches

* All Saints: Buttington, Gresford, Llangar, Mochdre
* Corpus Christi: Tremeirchion
* St Aelhaiarn: Guilsfield, Llanaelhaearn
* St Asaph: Llanasa
* SS Asaph & Kentigern: St Asaph Cathedral, St Asaph
* St Berres: Llanferres
* St Beuno: Berriew, Bettwscedewain, Gwyddelwern, Llanycil, Whitford
* St Bridget: Llansantffraidglanconwy, Llansantffraidglynceiriog, Llansantffraidglyndyfrdwy, Llansantffraidymmechan
* St Cadfan: Llangadfan
* St Cadwaladr: Llangadwaladr
* St Cedwyn: Llangedwyn
* St Chad: Hanmer, Holt
* St Collen: Llangollen
* St Constantine: Llangystennin
* St Cwyfan: Dyserth, Llangwyfan
* St Cynfarch: Hope, Llanfairdyffrynclwyd
* St Cynfran: Llysfaen
* St Cynfryd: Llanddulas
* St Cynhafal: Llangynhafal
* St Cynog: Llangynog
* St Cynon: Tregynon
* St Cynyw: Llangynyw
* St Cywair: Llangywer
* St Deiniol: Hawarden, Llanfor, Llanuwchllyn, Marchwiel, Worthenbury
* St Derfel: Llandderfel
* St Digain: Llangernyw
* St Doged: Llandoged
* St Dogfan: Llanrhaeadrymmochnant
* St Dunawd: Bangor-on-Dee
* St Dyfnog: Llanrhaeadryngnghinmeirch
* St Eigen: Northop
* St Elian: Llanelian
* St Elidan: Llanelidan
* St Erbin: Erbistock
* St Erfyl: Llanerfyl
* St Foddhyd: Clocaenog
* St Germanus: Capelgarmon, Castlecaereinion, Llanarmondyffrynceiriog, Llanarmonmynyddmawr, Llanarmonynial, Llanfechain
* St Giles: Wrexham
* St Grwst: Llanrwst
* St Gwyddelan: Llanwyddelan
* St Gwynog: Aberhafesp
* St Hilary: Denbigh, Erbistock, Llanrhos
* St Hychan: Llanychan
* St Illog: Hirnant
* St James: Nantglyn
* St Jerome: Llangwm
* St John the Baptist: Llanwddyn, Ysbytyifan
* St Llwchaiarn: Llanllwchaiarn, Llanmerewig
* SS Maël & Sulien: Corwen, Cwm
* St Marchell: Llanfarchell
* St Martin: Eglwysbach
* St Mary: Betwsgwerfulgoch, Cilcain, Cyffylliog, Derwen, Flint, Halkyn, Llanfaircaereinion, Llanfairdyffrynclwyd, Llanfairtalhaiarn, Llanllugan, Mold, Nercwys, Newtown, Overton, Rhuddlan, Ruabon, Treuddyn, Welshpool, Ysceifiog
* St Mary Magdalene: Cerrigydrudion, Gwaenysgor, Penley
* St Mawgan: Llanrhydd
* St Melangell: Pennantmelangell
* St Melyd: Meliden
* St Michael: Abergele, Betwsynrhos, Caerwys, Criggion, Efenechtyd, Forden, Kerry, Llanfihangelglynmyfyr, Llanfihangelyngngwynfa, Manafon, Nannerch, Trelawnyd
* St Mwrog: Llanfwrog
* St Myllin: Llanfyllin
* St Nefydd: Llannefydd
* St Nicholas: Montgomery
* St Peter: Llanbedrdyffrynclwyd, Ruthin
* St Sadwrn: Henllan
* St Saeran: Llanynys
* St Sannan: Llansannan
* St Sior: St George
* St Stephen: Bodfari
* St Sulien: Llansilin
* St Tegla: Llandegla
* St Trillo: Llandrilloynedeirnion, Llandrilloynrhos, Rhostrillo
* St Trinio: Llandrinio
* St Tydecho: Garthbeibio
* St Tyrnog: Llandyrnog
* St Tysilio: Bryneglwys, Chirk, Llandysilio (Montgomeryshire), Llantysilio (Denbighshire), Meifod
* St Tysul: Llandyssil
* St Winifred: Gwytherin, Holywell

### Post-medieval churches

* All Saints: Buckley (C19th), Cymau (1870), Deganwy (1899), Ffynnongroew (1881), Newtown (1890), Penylan (1889), Sinan (1873), Southsea (1884), Wrexham (1912)
* Christ Church: Bala (1811), Brynymaen (1899), Bwlchgwyn (1867), Bwlchycibau (1864), Mostyn (1845), Pontblyddyn (1836), Prestatyn (1863), Rhesycae (1847), Rossett (1841), Welshpool (1839)
* Emmanuel: Buckley (1842), Penyffordd (1881)
* Good Shepherd: Drury (C19th)
* Holy Innocents: Queensferry (1887)
* Holy Spirit: Ewloe (1938), Prestatyn (1968)
* Holy Trinity: Bronington (1836), Esclusham (1877), Greenfield (1871), Gwernaffield (1838), Gwersyllt (1851), Penrhos (1625), Rhosygwaliau (1880), Rhyl (1835), Trefnant (1855)
* St Alban: Tanyfron (1896)
* St Ambrose: Sandycroft (1875)
* St Andrew: Colwyn Bay (1908), Garden City (C19th)
* St Anne: Rhyl (1894)
* St Bartholomew: Sealand (1867)
* St Catherine: Brynpydew (C20th), Maerdy (1878), Old Colwyn (1837)
* St Cecilia: Mynyddisa (1892)
* St David: Colwyn Bay (1903), Connah's Quay (1915), Denbigh (1838), Eryrys (1862), Flint (1872), Froncysyllte (1871), Newtown (1843), Pandytudur (1867), Penrhyn Bay (1963), Pensarn (1880), Rhosllanerchrugog (1893), Wrexham (1890)
* St Deiniol: Eyton (1939)
* St Ethelwold: Shotton (1875)
* St Francis: Sandycroft (1913)
* St George: Rhos-on-Sea (1913)
* St James: Glanyrafon (1864), Llawrybetws (1861), New Brighton (1893), Prion (1859), Rhosddu (1875)
* St John the Baptist: Bettisfield (1851), Old Colwyn (1903), Penmynydd (1843), Pontfadog (1847), Pontygwyddel (1882), Wrexham (1909)
* St John the Evangelist: Brymbo (1837), Cynwyd (1856), Dolanog (1853), Garthmyl (C19th), Llangollen (1858), Mold (1879), Pontrobert (1853), Pool Quay (1862), Rhosllanerchrugog (1853), Rhosnesni (1894), Rhosymedre (1837), Rhydymwyn (1864), Rhyl (1885), Trofarth (1873)
* St Margaret: Bodelwyddan (1860), Garden Village (1928)
* St Mark: Caia Park (1961), Connah's Quay (1837), Frongoch (1858), Wrexham (1858)
* St Martin: Llay (1925)
* St Mary: Bagillt (1839), Bersham (1873), Brithdir (1892), Broughton (1824), Brymbo (1838), Cefnmeiriadog (1864), Denbigh (1875), Eglwyseg (1870), Johnstown (1929), Llanrwst (1842), Llwydiarth (1854), Minera (C17th), Northop Hall (1890), Towyn (1873)
* St Mary Magdalene: Tallarn Green (1851)
* St Matthew: Buckley (1822)
* St Michael: Brynford (1853), Llandudno Junction (1930), Llanfynydd (1843), Mancot Royal (?)
* St Paul: Berse (1742), Colwyn Bay (1872), Craigydon (1895), Dolfor (C19th), Gorsedd (1853), Isycoed (1718), Pentre Broughton (1889), Rhosesmor (1876)
* St Peter: Bagillt (1890), Brynteg (1894), Holywell (1849), Llanbedrdyffrynclwyd (1863), Rhosrobin (1881), Wrexham (1910)
* St Thomas: Bylchau (1857), Flint Mountain (1875), Glyndyfrdwy (1859), Penybontfawr (1855), Penycae (1878), Rhyl (1867)
* St Tydfil: Coedpoeth (1875)
* St Winifred: Gronant (C20th)
* St Wyddyn: Llanwddyn (1887)
* No dedication/dedication unknown: Belan (1840), Halton (1878), Pantyffridd (1858), Pentrefoelas (C18th), Rhewl (?), Rhiwlas (?), Trevor (1772), Trewern (C19th), Wrexham (2021)