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{{Short description|Diocese of the Church in Wales}}
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{{Infobox diocese
|jurisdiction     = Diocese
|name             = Saint Asaph
|local            = Esgobaeth Llanelwy
|coat             = Coat of Arms of the Diocese of St Asaph.svg
|coat_size        = 150px
|flag             = Flag of the Diocese of St Asaph.svg
|flag_size        = 150px
|province         = [[Church in Wales|Wales]]
|dean             = [[Nigel Williams (priest)|Nigel Williams]]
|bishop           = [[Gregory Cameron]] 
|cathedral        = [[St Asaph Cathedral]]
|archdeaconries   = St Asaph, Montgomery, Wrexham
|website          = {{URL|www.dioceseofstasaph.org.uk/}}
|map              = Map of Church-in-Wales.svg
|map_caption      = Map of the dioceses in the [[Church in Wales]]
}}

The '''Diocese of Saint Asaph''' is a [[Diocese#Church of England and Anglican Communion|diocese]] of the [[Church in Wales]] in north-east Wales, named after [[Saint Asaph]], its second bishop.

==Geography==
{{Unreferenced section|date=November 2021}}
The Anglican [[Bishop of St Asaph|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, Gwynedd|Bala]] in the south-west, and [[Newtown, Powys|Newtown]] in the south-east. The population is in excess of half a million people.{{fact|date=January 2025}}

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.{{fact|date=January 2025}}

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.{{fact|date=January 2025}}

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]].{{fact|date=January 2025}}

==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 [[River Clwyd|Clwyd]] and [[River Elwy|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 St Asaph|Bishop of Llanelwy]].

The diocese originally coincided with the Welsh [[principality of Powys]], but lost much territory first by the [[Mercia]]n 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 Abbey|Aberconway]], [[Strata Marcella]] and [[Valle Crucis Abbey|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 ({{langx|cy|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.<ref>''The National Cyclopaedia of Useful Knowledge'' Vol.III, (1847), London, Charles Knight, p.362</ref>

==Lists of archdeacons==
===Archdeacons of St Asaph===
{{Further|Archdeacon of St Asaph}}

===Archdeacons of Montgomery===
{{Main|Archdeaconry of Montgomery}}
:''The archdeaconry was created from that of St Asaph on 6 February 1844.''<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=20314 |date=6 February 1844 |pages=403–405  }}</ref>

===Archdeacons of Wrexham===
:''The archdeaconry was created from those of St Asaph and of Montgomery on 25 March 1890.''<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=26036 |date=25 March 1890 |pages=1793–1794  }}</ref>
:''Some archdeacons of Wrexham are recorded with the title Archdeacon of Wrexham and Ruthin.''
*1890–1897 (res.): [[David Howell (priest)|David Howell]]
*1897–1910 (res.): [[Llewelyn Wynne Jones]]
*1910–1925 (res.): [[William Fletcher (priest)|William Fletcher]]
*1925–1930 (d.):   [[Lewis Pryce]]
*1930–1947 (ret.): [[James Williams (Archdeacon of Wrexham)|James Williams]]
*1948–1957 (res.): [[Richard Mackenzie Williams]]
*1957-1969  (res): [[Benjamin Jones-Perrott]]
*1969–1978 (ret.): [[John Davies (Archdeacon of Wrexham)|John Davies]]
*1978–1987 (d.):   [[Raymond Foster (priest)|Raymond Foster]]
*1987–2001 (ret.): [[Bryan Williams (priest)|Bryan Williams]]
*2001–2010 (res.): [[Malcolm Squires]]
*2010–2013 (ret.): [[Shirley Griffiths (priest)|Shirley Griffiths]]
*2014–2018:        [[Bob Griffiths (priest)|Bob Griffiths]]
*7 October 2018{{snd}}2021:     [[John Lomas (bishop)|John Lomas]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/16952202.new-archdeacon-wrexham-installed-next-sunday/|title=New Archdeacon of Wrexham to be installed next Sunday|date=1 October 2018|website=The Leader}}</ref> (became [[Bishop of Swansea and Brecon]])
*5 March 2023{{snd}}present: Hayley Matthews<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-events/new-archdeacon-of-wrexham/ | title=New Archdeacon of Wrexham }}</ref>

{{anchor|Hayley Matthews}}'''Hayley Deborah Yeshua Matthews''' (born 1968)<ref name="hdym-ccd">{{Crockford |forenames=Hayley Deborah Yeshua |surname=Matthews |id=1108 |access-date=9 August 2023 }}</ref> was collated Archdeacon of Wrexham on 5 March 2023.<ref>{{cite web |website=Church in Wales |title=Wrexham welcomes new Archdeacon |date=6 March 2023 |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-events/wrexham-welcomes-new-archdeacon/ 
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326094439/https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-events/wrexham-welcomes-new-archdeacon/ |archive-date=26 March 2023 |access-date=3 August 2023 }}</ref> She trained for the ministry at [[Ridley Hall, Cambridge]] before receiving ordination in the [[Church of England]]:<ref name="hdym-ccd" /> she was made deacon at [[Petertide]] 2007 (1&nbsp;July) &mdash; by [[Nicholas Reade]], [[Bishop of Blackburn]], at [[Blackburn Cathedral]]<ref>{{Church Times | title = Petertide ordinations | archive = 2007_07_06_025 | issue = 7530 | date = 6 July 2007 | page = 25 | accessed = 9 August 2023 }}</ref> &mdash; and ordained priest the following Petertide (28&nbsp;June 2008) &mdash; by [[Geoff Pearson]], [[Anglican Bishop of Lancaster|Bishop of Lancaster]], at [[Lancaster Priory]] (i.e. Matthews' title church). During her time in Lancaster she was Chair of Churches Together Lancaster,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.churchestogether.org/lancaster/|title=Churches Together: Lancaster - Home Page|website=www.churchestogether.org}}</ref> Chaplain to the Dukes Theatre,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dukeslancaster.org/|title=Lancaster Theatre and Cinema|website=The Dukes}}</ref> and Honorary Padre to the Duke of Lancaster's Regimental Association.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.lancsregiment.co.uk/regimental-family/branch-in/ | title=Regimental Association }}</ref><ref>{{Church Times | title = Petertide ordinations | archive = 2008_07_04_022 | issue = 7581 | date = 4 July 2008 | page = 22 | accessed = 9 August 2023 }}</ref> She served her title (curacy) at Lancaster Priory before moving to Manchester: first as Pioneer Chaplain to [[MediaCityUK]] and Honorary Chaplain to Salford University <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.salford.ac.uk/askus/support/faith|title=Faith &#124; University of Salford|first=The University of|last=Salford|website=www.salford.ac.uk}}</ref> and the BBC where she was a regular contributor to BBC Radio Manchester,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mikeshaft.com/sunday-breakfast/|title=• Sunday Breakfast|website=mikeshaft.com}}</ref> then as Rector of Holy Innocents Fallowfield <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/15844/|title=Holy Innocents' Fallowfield, Manchester|website=www.achurchnearyou.com}}</ref> with [[Birch, Greater Manchester|Birch]], Honorary Chaplain to Manchester University at St Peter's House and Padre to 6MI Manchester.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/intelligence-corps/6-military-intelligence/|title=6 Military Intelligence &#124; The British Army}}{{dead link|date=May 2025}}</ref> From 2012 - 2018 Matthews served as Trustee to the William Temple Foundation, latterly as acting Chair <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://williamtemplefoundation.org.uk/|title=William Temple Foundation - Shaping debate on religion in public life.|website=William Temple Foundation}}</ref> publishing the Temple Tract Grace and Power: sexuality and gender in the CHurch of England in 2015.<ref>[Grace & Power: Sexuality and Gender in the Church of England (2015)]</ref> Matthews was Director of Lay Training for [[Anglican Diocese of Leeds|Leeds diocese]], Principal of Leeds School of Ministry, and an [[honorary canon]] of [[Ripon Cathedral]] prior to her archidiaconal appointment.<ref name="hdym-ccd" />

== Archdeaconries and deaneries ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Diocese
!Archdeaconry
!Deanery
!Churches
!Population
!People/church
|-
| rowspan="15" |Diocese of St Asaph
| rowspan="5" |[[Archdeaconry of Montgomery]]
|Deanery of [[Cedewain]]
|9
|17,716
|1,968
|-
|Deanery of [[Mathrafal]]
|21
|12,707
|605
|-
|Deanery of [[Edeirnion|Penedeyrn]]
|6
|7,786
|1,298
|-
|Deanery of [[Welshpool|Pool]]
|15
|16,010
|1,067
|-
|Deanery of [[Valle Crucis Abbey|Valle Crucis]]
|11
|11,078
|1,007
|-
| rowspan="5" |[[Archdeacon of St Asaph|Archdeaconry of St Asaph]]
|Deanery of [[Denbigh]]
|14
|18,794
|1,342
|-
|Deanery of [[Dyffryn Clwyd]]
|12
|11,894
|991
|-
|Deanery of [[Holywell, Flintshire|Holywell]]
|14
|35,404
|2,529
|-
|Deanery of [[Llanrwst]] and [[Rhos-on-Sea|Rhos]]
|26
|74,181
|2,853
|-
|Deanery of [[St Asaph]]
|16
|69,730
|4,358
|-
| rowspan="5" |Archdeaconry of Wrexham
|Deanery of [[River Alyn|Alyn]]
|12
|44,250
|3,688
|-
|Deanery of [[River Dee, Wales|Dee Valley]]
|18
|38,741
|2,152
|-
|Deanery of [[Hawarden]]
|19
|80,416
|4,232
|-
|Deanery of [[Mold, Flintshire|Mold]]
|11
|24,178
|2,198
|-
|Deanery of [[Wrexham]]
|8
|48,615
|6,077
|-
| colspan="3" |'''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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St Asaph - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/diocese/1/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>

== 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 [[Pontrobert|Pont Robert]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Caereinion Mission Area, Comprising Garthbeibio, Llanerfyl, Llanfair Caereinion, Llangadfan, Llangynyw, Llanllugan, Manafon, Meifod, Pont Dolanog, and Pont Robert |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91547/the-benefice-of-caereinion-mission-area,-comprising-garthbeibio,-llanerfyl,-llanfair-caereinion,-lla |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after Llanfair Caereinion, the principal village. It has an estimated population of 4,857.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caereinion |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/caereinion/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Caereinion - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/979/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
!Founded (building)
|-
|'''St Mary, Llanfair Caereinion'''
|APC (1868)
|-
|[[Llanllugan Abbey|'''St Mary, Llanllugan''']]
|APC
|-
|'''St Cynyw, Llangynyw'''
|APC
|-
|'''St Cadfan, Llangadfan'''
|APC
|-
|'''St Erfyl, Llanerfyl'''
|APC (1870)
|-
|'''St Tydecho, Garthbeibio'''
|APC (1862)
|-
|[[St Michael's Church, Manafon|'''St Michael & All Angels, Manafon''']]
|APC
|-
|'''[[Church of St Tysilio and St Mary, Meifod|SS Tysilio & Mary, Meifod]]<sup>1</sup>'''
|APC
|-
|'''St John the Evangelist, Dolanog'''
|1853
|-
|'''St John the Evangelist, Pontrobert'''
|1853
|-
! colspan="2" |''Former churches: none''
|}
<sup>1</sup>Original dedication to St Tysilio

==== Cedewain Mission Area ====
This was formed by the union of the parishes of [[Aberhafesp]], [[Bettws Cedewain|Betws Cedewain]], [[Dolfor]], [[Kerry, Powys|Kerry]], [[Llanllwchaiarn]] All Saints, Llanllwchaiarn St Llwchaiarn, [[Llanmerewig]], Llanwyddelan, [[Mochdre, Powys|Mochdre]] and [[Tregynon]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Cedewain Mission Area, Comprising Aberhafesp, Betws Cedewain, Dolfor, Kerry, Llanllwchaiarn and Newtown, Llanmerewig, Llanwyddelan, Mochdre, and Tregynon |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91553/the-benefice-of-cedewain-mission-area,-comprising-aberhafesp,-betws-cedewain,-dolfor,-kerry,-llanllw |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after the medieval [[cantref]] of [[Cedewain]]. It has an estimated population of 16,433.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cedewain |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/cedewain/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest-in-Charge.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Cedewain - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/985/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|'''St Gwynog, Aberhafesp'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|[[St Michael and All Angels Church, Kerry|'''St Michael & All Angels, Kerry''']]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''All Saints, Newtown'''
| colspan="2" |1890
|-
|'''All Saints, Mochdre'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1867)
|-
|'''St Cynon, Tregynon'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Gwyddelan, Llanwyddelan'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1865)
|-
|[[St Llwchaiarn's Church, Llanllwchaiarn|'''St Llwchaiarn, Llanllwchaiarn''']]
| colspan="2" |APC (1816)
|-
|[[St Beuno's Church, Bettws Cedewain|'''St Beuno, Bettws Cedewain''']]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Llwchaiarn, Llanmerewig'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1845)
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|'''St Paul, Dolfor<ref>{{Coflein|num=421133|desc=St Paul's Church, Dolfor|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>'''
|C19th
|2020
|-
|'''St Mary, Newtown<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Home |url=http://www.newtownparishes.co.uk/ |access-date=2017-07-28 |website=www.newtownparishes.co.uk |language=en}}</ref>'''
|APC
|1856
|-
|'''St David, Newtown<ref name=":0" />'''
|[[List of Commissioners' churches in Wales|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, Powys|Montgomery]], Pantyffridd, Penrhos, [[Pool Quay]] and [[Welshpool]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Pool Mission Area, Comprising Berriew, Buttington, Castle Caereinion, Criggion, Forden, Guilsfield, Llandrinio, Llandysilio, Llandyssil, Montgomery, Penrhos, Pool Quay, and Welshpool |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91880/the-benefice-of-pool-mission-area,-comprising-berriew,-buttington,-castle-caereinion,-criggion,-ford |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after [[Welshpool]], the principal town. It has an estimated population of 17,113.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pool |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/pool/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader, two Priests in Charge and one Associate Priest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Pool - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/998/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|'''St Aelhaiarn, Guilsfield'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''All Saints, Buttington'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St John the Evangelist, Pool Quay'''
| colspan="2" |1862
|-
|[[St Mary's Church, Welshpool|'''St Mary, Welshpool''']]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|[[St Beuno's Church, Berriew|'''St Beuno, Berriew''']]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Garmon, Castle Caereinion'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1865)
|-
|Pantyffridd Mission Church
| colspan="2" |1858
|-
|'''St Tysilio, Llandysilio'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1867)
|-
|'''SS Trinio, Peter & Paul, Llandrinio<sup>1</sup>'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|St Michael & All Angels, Criggion
| colspan="2" |MC (c. 1770)
|-
|[[Holy Trinity Church, Penrhos|Holy Trinity, Penrhos]]
| colspan="2" |1625 (1845)
|-
|[[Church of St Michael and All Angels, Forden|St Michael & All Angels, Forden]]
| colspan="2" |APC (1867)
|-
|St Nicholas, Montgomery
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Tysul, Llandyssil'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1866)
|-
|St John's Mission Church, Garthmyl
| colspan="2" |C19th
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|[[Christ Church, Welshpool|'''Christ Church, Welshpool''']]
|1839
|1998
|-
|Trewern Mission Church<ref>{{Coflein|num=421190|desc=Mission Church, Trewern|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|C19th
|
|-
|'''Belan Mission Church<ref>{{Cite web |last=Designs |first=Daydream |title=Belan Mission Church |url=https://churchnearme.co.uk/churches/belan-mission-church/ |access-date=2021-02-02 |website=Church Near Me |language=en}}</ref>'''
|1840
|2020
|}
<sup>1</sup>original dedication to St Trinio

==== Tanat-Vyrnwy Mission Area ====
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Brithdir, [[Bwlch-y-cibau|Bwlchycibau]], [[Llanarmon Mynydd Mawr|Llanarmon Mynydd]], [[Llanfechain]], [[Llangadwaladr, Powys|Llangadwaladr]], [[Llangedwyn]], [[Llangynog]], [[Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant|Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant]], [[Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain|Llansantffraid-Ym-Mechain]], [[Llansilin]], [[Llanwddyn]], [[Llwydiarth]], Pennant Melangell and [[Pen-y-Bont-Fawr|Penybontfawr]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Tanat-Vyrnwy Mission Area, Comprising Bwlchycibau, Llanfechain, Llanfyllin with Llanwddyn, Llangadwaladr, Llangedwyn, Llangynog, Llansantffraid-Ym-Mechain, Llansilin, Llwydiarth, Pennant Melangell, and Penybontfawr |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/92943/the-benefice-of-tanat-vyrnwy-mission-area,-comprising-bwlchycibau,-llanfechain,-llanfyllin-with-llanwdd |access-date=2021-02-02 |website=www.crockford.org.uk}}</ref> It is named after the [[River Tanat]] and [[River Vyrnwy]]. It has an estimated population of 7,301.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tanat-Vyrnwy |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/tanat-vyrnwy/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Tanat-Vyrnwy - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/1040/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|[[St Cedwyn's Church, Llangedwyn|'''St Cedwyn, Llangedwyn''']]
| colspan="2" |MC
|-
|[[St Melangell's Church, Pennant Melangell|'''St Melangell, Pennant Melangell''']]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Dogfan, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|[[St Silin's Church, Llansilin|'''St Silin, Llansilin''']]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Thomas, Penybontfawr'''
| colspan="2" |1855
|-
|[[St Garmon's Church, Llanfechain|'''St Garmon, Llanfechain''']]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Mary, Llwydiarth'''
| colspan="2" |1854
|-
|'''St Myllin, Llanfyllin'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1710)
|-
|'''St Bridget, Llansantffraid-ym-Mechan'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Wyddyn, Llanwddyn'''
| colspan="2" |1887
|-
|'''Christ Church, Bwlchycibau'''
| colspan="2" |1864
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|'''St Cynog, Llangynog<ref>{{Coflein|num=12254|desc=St Cynog's Church, Llangynog|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>'''
|APC (1792)
|c. 2018
|-
|'''St Mary, Brithdir<ref>{{Coflein|num=420453|desc=St Mary's Church, Brithdir|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>'''
|1892
|c. 2018
|-
|Rhiwlas Mission Church
|
|c. 2018
|-
|'''St Garmon, Llanarmon Mynydd Mawr<ref>{{Coflein|num=400610|desc=St Garmon's Church, Llanarmon Mynydd Mawr|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>'''
|MC
|
|-
|'''St Illog, Hirnant<ref>{{Coflein|num=408477|desc=St Illog's Church, Hirnant|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>'''
|APC (1886)
|
|-
|'''St John the Baptist, Llanwddyn<sup>1</sup><ref>{{Coflein|num=309969|desc=St Wddyn's Church, Llanwddyn|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>'''
|MC
|1880s
|-
|'''St Cadwaladr, Llangadwaladr'''
|MC
|2020
|-
|'''St Michael, Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa'''
|APC (1864)
|2020
|}
<sup>1</sup>original dedication to St Wyddyn

==== Valle Crucis Mission Area ====
This was formed in 2022 by the merger of the existing mission areas of Valle Crucis and Penedeyrn.<ref>{{Cite report |url=https://dioceseofstasaph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/08-Merger-of-Penedeyrn-and-Valle-Crucis-Mission-Areas.pdf |title=Agenda item 08 - Merger of Penedeyrn and Valle Crucis Mission Areas |last=McCarthy |first=Diane |date=June 23, 2021 |publisher=[[Diocese of St Asaph]]}}</ref> '''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, [[Glyn Ceiriog|Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog]], [[Llansanffraid Glyndyfrdwy|Llansantffraid Glyn Dyfrdwy]], [[Llantysilio]], [[Pontfadog]] and [[Trevor, Wrexham|Trevor]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Valle Crucis Mission Area, Comprising Bryneglwys, Corwen, Glyndyfrdwy, Gwyddelwern, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Llandegla, Llangollen and Trevor, Llantysilio, Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog, Llansantffraid Glyn Dyfrdwy, and Portfadog |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91878/the-benefice-of-valle-crucis-mission-area,-comprising-bryneglwys,-corwen,-glyndyfrdwy,-gwyddelwern, |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> and was named after [[Valle Crucis Abbey]]. '''Penedeyrn''' was formed by the union of the parishes of [[Bala, Gwynedd|Bala]], [[Cerrigydrudion]], Dinmael, [[Frongoch]], [[Llandderfel]], [[Llandrillo, Denbighshire|Llandrillo]], [[Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr]], [[Llangar]], [[Llangwm, Conwy|Llangwm]], Llawrybetws and [[Ysbyty Ifan]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Penedeyrn Mission Area, Comprising Bala, Betws Gwerful Goch, Cerrigydrudion, Llandderfel, Llandrillo-Yn-Edeirnion, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Llangar, Llangwm, Llawrybetws, and Ysbyty Ifan with Pentrefoelas |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91960/the-benefice-of-penedeyrn-mission-area,-comprising-bala,-betws-gwerful-goch,-cerrigydrudion,-llandde |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> and was named after part of the historical area of [[Edeirnion]]. '''The combined Mission Area''' has an estimated population of 19,695.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Penedeyrn |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/penedeyrn/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Valle Crucis |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/valle-crucis/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and a House for Duty Priest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Valle Crucis Mission Area - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/1148/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|[[Christ Church, Bala]]
| colspan="2" |1811 (1857)
|-
|St Mary Magdalene, Cerrigydrudion
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|St Trillo, Llandrillo-yn-Edeyrn
| colspan="2" |APC (1776)
|-
|St John the Evangelist, Cynwyd
| colspan="2" |1856
|-
|[[St Collen’s Church, Llangollen|St Collen, Llangollen]]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|[[Llantysilio church|St Tysilio, Llantysilio]]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|Trevor Parish Church
| colspan="2" |1772
|-
|[[SS Mael and Sulien's Church, Corwen|SS Mael & Sulien, Corwen]]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|St Bridget, Llansantffraid Glyn Dyfrdwy
| colspan="2" |APC (1611)
|-
|St Thomas, Glyndyfrdwy
| colspan="2" |1859
|-
|St Tysilio, Bryneglwys
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Tecla, Llandegla'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1866)
|-
|St Garmon, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog
| colspan="2" |APC (1845)
|-
|St John the Baptist, Pontfadog
| colspan="2" |[[List of Commissioners' churches in Wales|1847]]
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|[[St Mary's Church, Betws Gwerful Goch|St Mary, Betws Gwerful Goch]]
|APC
|
|-
|St Mark, Frongoch<ref>{{Coflein|num=420505|desc=St Mark's Church, Frongoch|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|1858
|
|-
|St Michael, Llanfihangel Glen Myfyr
|APC
|2020<sup>1</sup>
|-
|SS Mor & Deiniol, Llanfor<sup>2</sup>
|APC
|1992<ref>{{Coflein|num=43868|desc=St Deiniol's Church|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|-
|[[Llangar Church|All Saints, Llangar]]
|APC
|1856
|-
|St Jerome, Llangwm
|APC (1747)
|
|-
|St Cywair, Llangywer<ref name="coflein.gov.uk">{{Coflein|num=43865|desc=St Cywair's Church, Llangower|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|APC (1871)
|c. 2000
|-
|St Deiniol, Llanuwchllyn<ref>{{Cite web |last=GENUKI |title=Genuki: Llanuwchllyn, Merionethshire |url=http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/MER/Llanuwchllyn |access-date=2017-07-23 |website=www.genuki.org.uk |language=en}}</ref>
|APC
|2004
|-
|St Beuno, Llanycil<ref>{{Coflein|num=43858|desc=St Beuno's Church, Llanycil|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|APC
|c. 2000
|-
|St James, Llawrybetws<ref>{{Cite web |title=Llawr y Betws Parish Church |url=http://www.clwydfhs.org.uk/eglwysi/llawrybetws.htm |access-date=2021-11-02 |website=www.clwydfhs.org.uk}}</ref>
|1861
|
|-
|'''Pentrefoelas Parish Church<ref>{{Cite web |title=Check out this commercial property on Rightmove! |url=http://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for-sale/property-56141765.html |access-date=2017-07-28 |website=Rightmove.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref>'''
|C18th (1859)
|
|-
|Holy Trinity, Rhosygwaliau<ref name="coflein.gov.uk" />
|1880
|
|-
|'''St John the Baptist, Ysbyty Ifan<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. John's Church, Ysbyty Ifan |url=https://www.gutobebb.org.uk/news/st-johns-church-ysbyty-ifan |access-date=2017-07-28 |website=Guto Bebb |language=en}}</ref>'''
|APC (1861)
|2016
|-
|St Catherine, Maerdy
|1878
|c. 2022<ref>{{Cite web |title=Former St. Catherine's Church, Maerdy Plot for sale - £60,000 |url=https://www.onthemarket.com/details/15183153/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=OnTheMarket |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[St Derfel's Church, Llandderfel|St Derfel, Llandderfel]]
|APC
|c. 2023<sup>1</sup>
|-
|St Mary, Eglwyseg<ref>{{Coflein|num=12529|desc=St Mary's Mission Church, Eglwyseg|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|1870
|1985
|-
|St James, Glan-yr-afon<ref>{{Coflein|num=43877|desc=St James's Church, Glan-yr-afon|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|1864
|
|-
|St Ffraid, Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog<ref>{{Coflein|num=165271|desc=St Bride's Church, Glyn Ceiriog|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|MC (1790)
|
|-
|St Beuno, Gwyddelwern<ref>{{Coflein|num=43857|desc=St Beuno's Church, Gwyddelwern|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|APC
|
|-
|St Aelhaearn, Llanaelhaearn<ref>{{Cite web |title=English – Coflein |url=https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/43831/ |access-date=2024-09-10 |website=coflein.gov.uk}}</ref>
|APC
|C17th
|-
|St John, Llangollen
|1858
|2020<ref>{{Cite web |title=Llangollen Group of Churches: A Statement - St Collen's Church Llangollen |url=https://www.stcollenschurch.org.uk/index.php/news/133-llangollen-group-of-churches-a-statement |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.stcollenschurch.org.uk}}</ref>
|}
<sup>1</sup>occasional services still held  <sup>2</sup>original dedication to St Deiniol

=== Archdeaconry of St Asaph ===
==== Aberconwy Mission Area ====
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Bryn Pydew, [[Craig-y-Don|Craigydon]], [[Deganwy]], [[Eglwys Rhos|Eglwysrhos]], [[Llanddoged|Llanddoget]], [[Llandudno Junction]], [[Llangystennin|Llangystenin]], [[Llanrwst]], [[Llansantffraid Glan Conwy]] and [[Penrhyn Bay]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Aberconwy Mission Area, Comprising Bryn Pydew, Craigydon, Deganwy, Eglwysbach, Glan Conwy, Llanddoget, Llandudno Junction, Llangystenin, Llanrhos, Llanrwst, and Penrhyn Bay |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91554/the-benefice-of-aberconwy-mission-area,-comprising-bryn-pydew,-craigydon,-deganwy,-eglwysbach,-glan |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after the former district of [[District of Aberconwy|Aberconwy]]. It has an estimated population of 33,954.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aberconwy |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/aberconwy/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests-in-Charge and an Associate Priest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Aberconwy - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/981/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|[[All Saints Church, Deganwy|'''All Saints, Deganwy''']]
| colspan="2" |late C19th (1899)
|-
|St Michael & All Angels, Llandudno Junction
| colspan="2" |1930
|-
|'''SS Eleri & Mary, Llanrhos<sup>2</sup>'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Martin, Eglwysbach'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1782)
|-
|St Paul, Craig-y-Don
| colspan="2" |1895
|-
|'''St Cystennin, Llangystennin'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1843)
|-
|St David, Penrhyn Bay
| colspan="2" |1963
|-
|[[St Grwst's Church, Llanrwst|'''St Grwst, Llanrwst''']]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Bridget, Llansantffraid Glan Conwy'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1841)
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|[[St Garmon's Church, Capel Garmon|'''St Garmon, Capel Garmon''']]
|MC
|pre-2006
|-
|[[St Mary's Church, Llanrwst|'''St Mary, Llanrwst''']]
|1841-1842
|1980s
|-
|'''St Doged, Llandoged<sup>1</sup>'''
|APC
|2020
|-
|St Catherine, Bryn Pydew
|early C20th (1961)
|2020
|}
<sup>1</sup>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]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Aber-Morfa Mission Area, Comprising Bodelwyddan, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, Rhyl St Ann, and Towyn |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91543/the-benefice-of-aber-morfa-mission-area,-comprising-bodelwyddan,-rhuddlan,-rhyl,-rhyl-st-ann,-and-to |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after ?. It has an estimated population of 41,017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aber-Morfa |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/aber-morfa/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader, two Priests-in-Charge and one Transition Minister.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Aber-Morfa - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/977/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|[[Marble Church, Bodelwyddan|'''St Margaret, Bodelwyddan''']]
| colspan="2" |1860
|-
|'''St Mary, Rhuddlan'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''Holy Trinity, Rhyl'''
| colspan="2" |1835
|-
|'''St Thomas, Rhyl'''
| colspan="2" |1867
|-
|'''St Ann, Rhyl'''
| colspan="2" |1894
|-
|'''St Mary, Towyn'''
| colspan="2" |1873
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|'''St John the Evangelist, Rhyl<ref>{{Cite web |last=IE |title=Rhyl St John's Church |url=http://www.clwydfhs.org.uk/eglwysi/rhyl_john.htm |access-date=2017-07-28 |website=www.clwydfhs.org.uk}}</ref>'''
|1885
|1997
|}
==== Aled Mission Area ====
This was formed by the union of the parishes of [[Abergele]], [[Betws yn Rhos|Betws-Yn-Rhos]], Brynymaen, [[Old Colwyn|Colwyn]], [[Colwyn Bay]] St David, Colwyn St Paul, [[Llanddulas]], [[Llandrillo yn Rhos|Llandrillo-Yn-Rhos]] St George, Llandrillo-Yn-Rhos St Trillo, Llanelian, [[Llanfair Talhaiarn|Llanfair Talhaearn]], [[Llangernyw]], [[Llysfaen]], [[Pensarn]] and [[St. George, Conwy|St George]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Aled Mission Area, Comprising Abergele, Betws-Yn-Rhos with Trofarth, Brynymaen, Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Llanddulas, Llandrillo-Yn-Rhos, Llanelian, Llysfaen, Petryal, and St George |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91548/the-benefice-of-aled-mission-area,-comprising-abergele,-betws-yn-rhos-with-trofarth,-brynymaen,-colwyn, |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after the [[River Aled]]. It has an estimated population of 47,402.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aled |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/aled/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Aled - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/976/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|'''St Michael, Abergele'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St David, Pensarn'''
| colspan="2" |1880 (2011)
|-
|'''St George, St George<sup>1</sup>'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1893)
|-
|'''St Michael, Betws yn Rhos'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1838)
|-
|'''St Elian, Llanelian'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|[[St David's Welsh Church, Colwyn Bay|St David, Colwyn Bay]]
| colspan="2" |1903
|-
|[[St Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay|'''St Paul, Colwyn Bay''']]
| colspan="2" |1872 (1888)
|-
|[[Christ Church, Bryn-y-Maen]]
| colspan="2" |1899
|-
|'''St Cynfryd, Llanddulas'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1869)
|-
|'''St Mary, Llanfair Talhaiarn'''
| colspan="2" |APC (C17th)
|-
|'''St Digain, Llangernyw'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Sannan, Llansannan'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Cynfran, Llysfaen'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|[[St John the Baptist's Church, Old Colwyn|SS Catherine & John the Baptist, Old Colwyn]]<sup>2</sup>
| colspan="2" |1903
|-
|St George, Rhos-on-Sea
| colspan="2" |1913
|-
|St Trillo's Chapel, Rhos Trillo
| colspan="2" |MC
|-
|'''St Trillo, Llandrillo-yn-Rhos'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|[[St John's Church, Trofarth|St John, Trofarth]]
|1873
|c. 2009
|-
|St Andrew, Colwyn Bay<ref>{{Cite web |title=St Andrew's Church, Colwyn Bay has now closed - The Benefice of Colwyn Bay and Bryn-y-Maen |url=http://parish.churchinwales.org.uk/a618/st-andrews-church-colwyn-bay/ |access-date=2017-07-28 |website=parish.churchinwales.org.uk |language=en-US}}</ref>
|1908
|2013
|-
|'''St Winifred, Gwytherin<ref>{{Coflein|num=400478|desc=St Winifred's Church, Gwytherin|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>'''
|APC (1867)
|
|-
|St John the Baptist, Pontygwyddel<ref>{{Coflein|num=420504|desc=St John The Baptist Church, Pontygwyddel|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|1882
|1982
|-
|'''St Catherine, Old Colwyn'''
|1837
|2013
|-
|'''St David, Pandy Tudur or Llanddewi<ref>{{Coflein|num=309567|desc=St David's Church, Llangernyw|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>'''
|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, Denbighshire|Cwm]], [[Dyserth]] St Bridget, Dyserth SS Mael & Sulien, Dyserth St Michael, [[Ffynnongroew|Ffynnongroyw]], [[Gronant]], [[Gwaenysgor]], [[Llanasa]], [[Meliden]] St Mary Magdalene, Meliden St Melyd, [[Trelawnyd|Newmarket/Trelawnyd]], [[Prestatyn]] Christ Church and Prestatyn Holy Spirit.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Bryn A Mor Mission Area, Comprising Cwm, Dyserth, Ffynnongroyw, Gwaenysgor, Llanasa, Meliden, Prestatyn, and Trelawnyd |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91879/the-benefice-of-bryn-a-mor-mission-area,-comprising-cwm,-dyserth,-ffynnongroyw,-gwaenysgor,-llanasa, |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after the hills (''bryn'') and sea (''mor'') which dominate the landscape. It has an estimated population of 26,718.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bryn a Mor |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/bryn-a-mor/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Bryn a Mor - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/999/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|'''SS Bridget & Cwyfan, Dyserth<sup>1</sup>'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|[[St Michael's Church, Trelawnyd|'''St Michael & All Angels, Trelawnyd''']]
| colspan="2" |APC (1724)
|-
|SS Asaph & Cyndeyrn, Llanasa<sup>2</sup>
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|All Saints, Ffynnongroew
| colspan="2" |1881
|-
|'''St Mary Magdalene, Gwaenysgor'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Melyd, Meliden'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''Christ Church, Prestatyn'''
| colspan="2" |1863
|-
|Holy Spirit, Prestatyn
| colspan="2" |1968
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|'''SS Mael & Sulien, Cwm<ref>{{Coflein|num=310516|desc=St Mael And St Sulien's Church, Cwm|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>'''
|APC (c. 1500)
|
|-
|St Winifred, Gronant<ref>{{Cite report |url=https://alto-live.s3.amazonaws.com/XGTMXXzAUjfRb6KHPli1kjxIm3M/-wddIUBApdH6VhAVQqSqylH3Pz4/Brochure/%5B0%5D/qbxXUL2J80qUFwlUZ7zKMA.pdf |title=Former St Winifred's Church and Land, Nant Y Crai Lane, Gronant, LL19 9TZ |date= |publisher=Jones Peckover (jonespeckover.co.uk) |via=VebraAlto.com |format=PDF}}</ref>
|
|C21st
|}
<sup>1</sup>original dedication to St Cwyfan  <sup>2</sup>original dedication to St Asaph

==== Denbigh Mission Area ====
This was formed in 2018 by the union of the parishes of [[Bodfari]], [[Bylchau]], [[Caerwys]], [[Cefn Meiriadog|Cefn]], [[Denbigh]] St Marcella, Denbigh St Mary, [[Henllan]], [[Llandyrnog]] St Cwyfan, Llandyrnog St Tyrnog, Llangwyfan, [[Llannefydd]], [[Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch|Llanrhaeadr-Yng-Nghinmeirch]], [[Nantglyn]], Sinan, [[Trefnant]] and [[Tremeirchion]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Denbigh Mission Area, Comprising Bodfari, Bylchau, Caerwys, Cefn, Henllan, Llandyrnog, Llangwyfan, Llannefydd, Llanrhaeadr-Yng-Nghinmeirch, Nantglyn, Sinan, Trefnant, and Tremeirchion |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91638/the-benefice-of-denbigh-mission-area,-comprising-bodfari,-bylchau,-caerwys,-cefn,-henllan,-llandyrno |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after [[Denbigh]], the principal town. It has an estimated population of 18,223.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denbigh |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/denbigh/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader and one Associate Priest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Denbigh - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/993/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|'''St Stephen, Bodfari'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1865)
|-
|'''St Mary the Virgin, Denbigh'''
| colspan="2" |1875
|-
|[[St Marcella's Church, Denbigh|'''St Marchell, Llanfarchell, Old Denbigh''']]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Sadwrn, Henllan'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1806)
|-
|'''St Tyrnog, Llandyrnog'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Cwyfan, Llangwyfan'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Dyfnog, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St James, Nantglyn'''
| colspan="2" |APC (1862)
|-
|[[Holy Trinity Church, Trefnant|'''Holy Trinity, Trefnant''']]
| colspan="2" |1855
|-
|'''Corpus Christi, Tremeirchion'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Michael, Caerwys'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''SS Nefydd & Mary, Llannefydd<sup>1</sup>'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|St Thomas, Bylchau<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bylchau, Denbigh Detached house - £60,000 |url=https://www.onthemarket.com/details/6620676/ |access-date=2019-10-17 |website=OnTheMarket |language=en}}</ref>
|1857
|c. 2019
|-
|[[Leicester's Church, Denbigh|St David (Leicester's Church), Denbigh]]
|1578-1584
|''Never completed''
|-
|[[St Hilary's Chapel|'''St Hilary, Denbigh''']]
|MC
|1874
|-
|'''St David, Denbigh<ref>{{Cite web |last=IE |title=Denbigh St David's Church |url=http://www.clwydfhs.org.uk/eglwysi/denbigh_david.htm |access-date=2017-07-28 |website=www.clwydfhs.org.uk}}</ref>'''
|[[List of Commissioners' churches in Wales|1838]] (1895)
|C20th
|-
|'''St James, Prion<ref>{{Coflein|num=420601|desc=St James's Church, Prion|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>'''
|1859
|2008
|-
|'''St Mary, Cefn Meiriadog'''
|1864
|2023
|-
|All Saints, Sinan
|1873
|2023
|-
|Capel Hwlcyn, Aberwheeler
|MC
|C17th<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bodfari St Stephen {{!}} National Churches Trust |url=https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/church/bodfari-st-stephen |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=www.nationalchurchestrust.org |language=en}}</ref>
|}
<sup>1</sup>original dedication to St Nefydd

==== Dyffryn Clwyd Mission Area ====
This was formed by the union of the parishes of [[Clocaenog]], [[Efenechtyd]], [[Cyffylliog|Gyffylliog]], [[Llanarmon-yn-Iâl|Llanarmon Yn Ial]], [[Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd|Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd]], [[Llanelidan]], [[Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd]], [[Llanfwrog, Denbighshire|Llanfwrog]], [[Llangynhafal]], [[Llanrhydd]], [[Llanychan]], [[Llanynys]], [[Rhewl (Llanynys, Denbighshire)|Rhewl]] and [[Ruthin]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Dyffryn Clwyd Mission Area, Comprising Clocaenog, Derwen, Efenechtyd, Gyffylliog, Llanarmon Yn Ial, Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, Llanelidan, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Llanfwrog, Llangynhafal, and Llanychan with Llanynys |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91552/the-benefice-of-dyffryn-clwyd-mission-area,-comprising-clocaenog,-derwen,-efenechtyd,-gyffylliog,-ll |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after the [[Vale of Clwyd]]. It has an estimated population of 12,291.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dyffryn Clwyd |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/dyffryn-clwyd/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader, two Priests in Charge and one Associate Priest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Dyffryn Clwyd - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/986/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|'''St Foddhyd, Clocaenog'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''St Mary, Cyffylliog'''
| colspan="2" |MC
|-
|'''St Michael, Efenechtyd'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|[[St Garmon's Church, Llanarmon-yn-Iâl|'''St Garmon, Llanarmon-yn-Iâl''']]
| colspan="2" |APC (1736)
|-
|'''(New) St Peter, Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd'''
| colspan="2" |1863
|-
|[[St Meugan's Church, Llanrhydd|'''St Meugan, Llanrhydd, Old Ruthin''']]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|'''SS Cynfarch & Mary, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd<sup>1</sup>'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|[[St Cynhafal's Church, Llangynhafal|'''St Cynhafal, Llangynhafal''']]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|St Hychan, Llanychan
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|[[St Saeran's Church, Llanynys|'''St Saeran, Llanynys''']]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|[[Collegiate and Parochial Church of St Peter, Ruthin|'''Minster of St Peter, Ruthin''']]
| colspan="2" |MC (1310) (C17th)
|-
|'''SS Mwrog & Mary, Llanfwrog<sup>1</sup>'''
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|[[St Mary's Church, Derwen|'''St Mary, Derwen''']]
|APC
|1999
|-
|'''St David, Eryrys'''
|1862
|1980s
|-
|[[St Elidan's Church, Llanelidan|'''St Elidan, Llanelidan''']]
|APC
|2020
|-
|Rhewl Church<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=missionarea.info |url=http://www.missionarea.info/ |access-date=2017-07-25 |website=www.missionarea.info |language=en}}</ref>
|
|
|-
|[[Old St. Peter's Church, Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd|(Old) St Peter, Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd]]
|APC
|1864
|-
|Jesus Chapel, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd<ref>{{Cite web |title=English – Coflein |url=https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/12592/ |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=coflein.gov.uk}}</ref>
|1619 (1787)
|c. 2000
|}
<sup>1</sup>additional dedication to St Mary added later

==== Elwy Mission Area ====
This was formed from the parish of [[St Asaph]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of St Asaph (Cathedral of St Asaph and St Cyndeyrn) |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/26377/the-benefice-of-st-asaph-(cathedral-of-st-asaph-and-st-cyndeyrn) |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after the [[River Elwy]]. It has an estimated population of 3,730.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Elwy |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/elwy/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by one Dean and one Canon Precentor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Elwy - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/1159/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
!Founded (building)
|-
|[[St Asaph Cathedral|Cathedral of SS Asaph & Cyndeyrn, St Asaph]]
|Ancient
|-
|'''SS Asaph & Cyndeyrn, St Asaph'''
|APC (1872)
|}
==== Estuary and Mountain Mission Area ====
This was formed by the union of the parishes of [[Bagillt]], [[Brynford]], Caerfallwch, [[Flint, Flintshire|Flint]] SS Mary & David, Flint St Thomas, Gorsedd, [[Halkyn]], [[Holywell, Flintshire|Holywell]] Holy Trinity, Holywell St James, Holywell St Peter, [[Mostyn]], [[Rhes-y-cae|Rhesycae]], [[Rhosesmor]], [[Whitford, Flintshire|Whitford]] and [[Ysceifiog|Ysgeifiog]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Estuary and Mountain Mission Area, Comprising Bagillt, Brynford, Caerfallwch, Flint, Gorsedd, Halkyn, Holywell, Mostyn, Rhesycae, Whitford, and Ysgeifiog |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91538/the-benefice-of-estuary-and-mountain-mission-area,-comprising-bagillt,-brynford,-caerfallwch,-flint, |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after the natural features in the area. It has an estimated population of 35,943.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Estuary & Mountain |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/estuary-mountain/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader, four Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Estuary and Mountain - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/989/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|St Peter, Holywell
| colspan="2" |1849 (2008)
|-
|[[Holy Trinity Church, Greenfield|Holy Trinity, Greenfield]]
| colspan="2" |1871
|-
|SS Mary & Peter, Bagillt<sup>1</sup>
| colspan="2" |[[List of Commissioners' churches in Wales|1839]]
|-
|[[St Michael's Church, Brynford|St Michael, Brynford]]
| colspan="2" |[[List of Commissioners' churches in Wales|1853]]
|-
|SS Mary & David, Flint<sup>1</sup>
| colspan="2" |MC (1848)
|-
|St Thomas, Flint Mountain
| colspan="2" |1875
|-
|[[Church of St Mary the Virgin, Halkyn|St Mary the Virgin, Halkyn]]
| colspan="2" |APC (1878)
|-
|Christ Church, Rhes-y-cae
| colspan="2" |1847
|-
|St Paul, Rhosesmor
| colspan="2" |1876
|-
|St James the Apostle, Holywell<sup>3</sup>
| colspan="2" |APC (1769)
|-
|Christ Church, Mostyn
| colspan="2" |1845
|-
|[[Church of St Beuno and St Mary|SS Mary & Beuno, Whitford]]<sup>2</sup>
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|St Paul, Gorsedd
| colspan="2" |1853
|-
|St Mary, Ysceifiog
| colspan="2" |APC (1839)
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|St David, Flint<ref>{{Coflein|num=420511|desc=Mission Church, Pentre|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|1872
|2011
|-
|St Peter, Bagillt
|c. 1890
|2012<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Churches of Britain and Ireland - Bagillt |url=https://www.churches-uk-ireland.org/towns/b/bagillt.html |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=www.churches-uk-ireland.org}}</ref>
|}
<sup>1</sup>originally dedicated to St Mary alone  <sup>2</sup>original dedication to St Beuno  <sup>3</sup>original dedication to St Winefride

=== Archdeaconry of Wrexham ===

==== Alyn Mission Area ====
This was formed by the union of the parishes of [[Broughton, Wrexham|Broughton]], [[Brymbo]], [[Bwlchgwyn]], [[Gresford]], [[Gwersyllt]], [[Holt, Wrexham County Borough|Holt]], [[Isycoed]], [[Llay]], [[Minera]] St Mary, Minera St Tydfil, [[Pentre Broughton]], [[Rossett]] and [[Southsea, Wrexham|Southsea]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Alyn Mission Area, Comprising Broughton with Berse, Brymbo, Bwlchgwyn, Gresford, Gwersyllt, Holt, Isycoed, Llay, Minera with Coedpoeth, Rossett, and Southsea |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91542/the-benefice-of-alyn-mission-area,-comprising-broughton-with-berse,-brymbo,-bwlchgwyn,-gresford,-gwersy |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after the [[River Alyn]]. It has an estimated population of 45,673.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alyn |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/alyn/ |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader and two Curates.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alyn Mission Area |url=https://alynmissionarea.uk/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Alyn Mission Area |language=en}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|[[All Saints' Church, Gresford|All Saints, Gresford]]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|St Paul, Pentre Broughton
| colspan="2" |1889
|-
|All Saints, Southsea
| colspan="2" |1884 (1984)
|-
|Christ Church, Bwlchgwyn
| colspan="2" |1867
|-
|St Tydfil, Coedpoeth
| colspan="2" |1875 (1895)
|-
|Holy Trinity, Gwersyllt
| colspan="2" |[[List of Commissioners' churches in Wales|1851]]
|-
|[[St Chad's Church, Holt|St Chad, Holt]]
| colspan="2" |MC
|-
|St Paul, Isycoed
| colspan="2" |1718 (1829)
|-
|St Martin of Tours, Llay
| colspan="2" |1925
|-
|St Mary, Minera
| colspan="2" |C17th (1866)
|-
|[[Christ Church, Rossett]]
| colspan="2" |1841 (1892)
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|St Peter, Brynteg<ref>{{Coflein|num=12562|desc=Church Of St Peter, Brynteg, Wrexham|access-date=2021-10-01}}</ref>
|1894
|2006
|-
|St Paul, Berse Drelincourt<ref>{{Cite news |last=Randall |first=Liam |date=2015-08-22 |title=Property Insider: Converted Wrexham church with beautiful stained glass windows on sale for £325,000 |url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/property-insider-converted-wrexham-church-9880396 |access-date=2017-07-28 |work=northwales}}</ref>
|1742
|pre-2010
|-
|St John, Brymbo<ref>{{Coflein|num=420455|desc=St John's Church, Brymbo|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|1837 (1891)
|1974
|-
|St Alban, Tanyfron<ref>{{Cite web |last=IE |title=Tanyfron Church |url=http://www.clwydfhs.org.uk/eglwysi/tanyfron.htm |access-date=2017-07-28 |website=www.clwydfhs.org.uk}}</ref>
|1896
|2010
|-
|St Peter, Rhosrobin<ref>{{Coflein|num=12496|desc=St Peter's Church, Main Road, Rhosrobin|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|1881 (1898)
|
|-
|St Mary, Brymbo
|[[List of Commissioners' churches in Wales|1838]] (1871)
|2023
|}

==== Borderlands Mission Area ====
This covers the former parishes of [[Broughton, Flintshire|Broughton]], [[Connah's Quay]] St David, Connah's Quay St Mark, [[Hawarden]], [[Queensferry, Flintshire|Queensferry]], [[Sandycroft]], [[Sealand, Flintshire|Sealand]] and [[Shotton, Flintshire|Shotton]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Borderlands Mission Area, Comprising Bistre, Broughton, Buckley, Connah's Quay, Hawarden, Hope, Llanfynydd, Pentrobin, Sandycroft, Sealand, and Shotton |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91574/the-benefice-of-borderlands-mission-area,-comprising-bistre,-broughton,-buckley,-connah's-quay,-hawa |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after the Welsh-English border. It and Rhos a Mynydd have an estimated population of 81,940<ref>{{Cite web |title=Borderlands |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/borderlands/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> and, as of September 2024, were served by one Mission Area Leader, two Priests in Charge and one Associate Priest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Borderlands - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/987/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|St Mary, Broughton
| colspan="2" |1824
|-
|[[St Mark's Church, Connah's Quay|St Mark, Connah's Quay]]
| colspan="2" |1837
|-
|[[St David's Church, Connah's Quay|St David, Connah's Quay]]
| colspan="2" |1915
|-
|[[St Deiniol's Church, Hawarden|St Deiniol, Hawarden]]
| colspan="2" |APC (1859)
|-
|[[St Bartholomew's Church, Sealand|St Bartholomew, Sealand]]
| colspan="2" |1867
|-
|St Andrew, Garden City, Queensferry
| colspan="2" |pre-1900
|-
|[[St Ethelwold's Church, Shotton|St Ethelwold, Shotton]]
| colspan="2" |1875 (1902)
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|St Michael & All Angels, Mancot Royal<ref>{{Coflein|num=12418|desc=St Michael & All Angels' Church, Mancot Royal|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|
|
|-
|Holy Innocents, Queensferry<ref>{{Coflein|num=420482|desc=Holy Innocents' Church|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|1887 (1889)
|1960
|-
|St Francis, Sandycroft<sup>1</sup>
|1875 (1913)
|c. 2022<ref>{{Cite web |title=An Other For Sale In Sandycroft, CH5 2QN {{!}} For Sale {{!}} 4,957 Sq Ft |url=https://propertylink.estatesgazette.com/property-details/6972266-the-former-church-of-st-francis-chester-road-sandycroft-deeside-flintshire |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=propertylink.estatesgazette.com}}</ref>
|}
<sup>1</sup>original dedication to St Ambrose

==== Maelor Mission Area ====
This was formed by the union of the parishes of [[Bangor-on-Dee|Bangor Monachorum]], [[Bettisfield]], [[Bronington]], [[Erbistock]], Eyton, [[Hanmer, Wales|Hanmer]], [[Marchwiel]], [[Overton-on-Dee|Overton]], [[Penley]] and [[Worthenbury]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Maelor Mission Area, Comprising Bangor Monachorum, Bettisfield, Bronington, Erbistock, Hanmer and Tallarn Green, Marchwiel, Overton, Penley, and Worthenbury |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91551/the-benefice-of-maelor-mission-area,-comprising-bangor-monachorum,-bettisfield,-bronington,-erbistoc |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after the historical area of the [[Maelor]]. It has an estimated population of 8,672.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maelor |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/maelor/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader and one Assistant Curate.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Maelor - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/982/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|[[St Dunawd's Church, Bangor Is-coed|St Dunawd, Bangor-on-Dee]]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|Holy Trinity, Bronington
| colspan="2" |1836
|-
|St Hilary, Erbistock<sup>3</sup>
| colspan="2" |APC (1861)
|-
|St Chad, Hanmer
| colspan="2" |APC (1892)
|-
|St Mary Magdalene, Penley
| colspan="2" |MC (1901)
|-
|SS Deiniol & Marcella, Marchwiel<sup>1</sup>
| colspan="2" |APC (1778)
|-
|St Mary the Virgin, Overton-on-Dee
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|St Mary Magdalene, Tallarn Green
|1851 (1873)
|2007
|-
|St Deiniol, Eyton
|1939
|2022<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Harri |date=2023-04-02 |title=Church untouched since last service to be sold as 'development project' |url=https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/property/gallery/church-left-untouched-last-service-26595277 |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=North Wales Live |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|St John the Baptist, Bettisfield<sup>2</sup>
|1851 (1874)
|2023<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-01-01 |title=Church |url=https://blog.bettisfieldvillage.org.uk/church/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Bettisfield Village Web |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
|St Deiniol, Worthenbury
|MC (1739)
|2022<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andie |date=2023-01-22 |title=A visit to St Deiniol's Parish Church, Worthenbury |url=https://basedinchurton.co.uk/2023/01/22/st-deiniols-church-worthenbury/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Based in Churton |language=en}}</ref>
|}
<sup>1</sup>original dedication to St Deiniol  <sup>2</sup>occasional services still held (Pilgrim Church status)  <sup>3</sup>original dedication to St Erbin

==== Mold Mission Area ====
This was formed by the union of the parishes of [[New Brighton, Flintshire|New Brighton]], [[Cilcain]], [[Gwernaffield]], [[Llanferres]], [[Mold, Flintshire|Mold]], [[Nannerch]], [[Nercwys]], [[Northop]] SS Eurgain & Peter, Northop St Mary, [[Pontblyddyn]], [[Rhydymwyn|Rhyd-Y-Mwyn]] and [[Treuddyn]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Mold (St Mary) Mission Area, Comprising Cilcain, Gwernaffield, Llanferres, Mold, Nannerch, Nercwys, Northop, Pontblyddyn, Rhyd-Y-Mwyn, and Treuddyn |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91539/the-benefice-of-mold-(st-mary)-mission-area,-comprising-cilcain,-gwernaffield,-llanferres,-mold,-nan |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after [[Mold, Flintshire|Mold]], the principal town. It has an estimated population of 26,115.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mold |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/mold/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests-in-Charge, one Mission Area Priest and one Assistant Curate.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Mold - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/988/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|St James, New Brighton
| colspan="2" |1893
|-
|[[St Mary's Church, Cilcain|St Mary, Cilcain]]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|St John the Evangelist, Rhydymwyn
| colspan="2" |1864
|-
|Holy Trinity, Gwernaffield
| colspan="2" |[[List of Commissioners' churches in Wales|1838]] (1872)
|-
|Christ Church, Pontblyddyn
| colspan="2" |1836
|-
|[[St Mary's Church, Mold|St Mary, Mold]]
| colspan="2" |APC (c. 1500)
|-
|St Michael & All Angels, Nannerch
| colspan="2" |APC (1853)
|-
|St Mary, Nercwys
| colspan="2" |MC
|-
|[[Church of St Eurgain and St Peter|SS Eurgain & Peter, Northop]]<sup>1</sup>
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|St Mary, Treuddyn
| colspan="2" |MC (1875)
|-
|[[St Berres' Church, Llanferres|St Berres, Llanferres]]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|[[St John the Evangelist's Church, Mold|St John the Evangelist, Mold]]<ref>{{Coflein|num=23432|desc=St John's Welsh Church, Mold|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|1879
|
|-
|[[St Mary's Church, Northop Hall|St Mary, Northop Hall]]
|c. 1890 (1912)
|2020
|}
<sup>1</sup>original dedication to St Eurgain

==== Offa Mission Area ====
This was formed by the union of the parishes of [[Chirk]], [[Froncysyllte]], [[Pen-y-cae, Wrexham|Penycae]], [[Rhosllanerchrugog]] St David, Rhosllanerchrugog St Mary, [[Rhosymedre]], [[Ruabon]] All Saints and Ruabon St Mary.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Offa Mission Area, Comprising Chirk, Penycae, Rhosllanerchrugog, Ruabon, and Rhosymedre |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/91540/the-benefice-of-offa-mission-area,-comprising-chirk,-penycae,-rhosllanerchrugog,-ruabon,-and-rhosyme |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after [[Offa's Dyke]]. It has an estimated population of 29,407.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Offa |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/offa/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader, one Priest in Charge, one Associate Priest and three Assistant Curates.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Offa - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/983/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|St John the Evangelist, Rhosymedre
| colspan="2" |1837
|-
|St Mary, Chirk<sup>1</sup>
| colspan="2" |APC<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 May 2017 |title=A Brief History – St Mary's Church, Chirk |url=http://www.stmaryschirk.org.uk/a-brief-history/ |access-date=2019-11-27 |website=www.stmaryschirk.org.uk}}</ref>
|-
|St David, Froncysyllte
| colspan="2" |1871
|-
|St Thomas, Penycae
| colspan="2" |1878
|-
|St Mary, Johnstown
| colspan="2" |1929
|-
|St Mary, Ruabon
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|All Saints, Pen-y-lan
| colspan="2" |1889
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|Halton Mission Church<ref>{{Cite web |title=Check out this property for sale on Rightmove! |url=http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-15334299.html |access-date=2017-07-28 |website=Rightmove.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|1878
|pre-1998
|-
|[[St David's Welsh Church, Rhosllannerchrugog|St David, Rhosllanerchrugog]]
|1893
|c. 2020<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-24 |title=Wrexham village church could be knocked down under car sales proposals |url=https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24407998.wrexham-village-church-demolished-new-plans/ |access-date=2024-09-10 |website=The Leader |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|St John the Evangelist, Rhosllanerchrugog<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-05-04 |title=St. Johns Parish Church, Rhos - Wrexham History |url=https://www.wrexham-history.com/st-johns-parish-church-rhos-2/ |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728120509/https://www.wrexham-history.com/st-johns-parish-church-rhos-2/ |archive-date=28 July 2017 |access-date=2017-07-27 |work=Wrexham History |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|[[List of Commissioners' churches in Wales|1853]]
|2005
|}
<sup>1</sup>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, Flintshire|Buckley]] Good Shepherd, Buckley St Matthew, [[Cymau]], [[Ewloe]], [[Hope, Flintshire|Hope]], [[Llanfynydd, Flintshire|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.<ref>{{Cite report |url=https://dioceseofstasaph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/DSA00079_RhosaMynydd_RecruitmentPack.pdf |title=Rhos a Mynydd Mission Area Recruitment Pack |date=May 2024 |publisher=[[Diocese of St Asaph]] |format=PDF}}</ref> For population and clergy numbers see Borderlands.
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|St Cecilia, Mynydd Isa
| colspan="2" |1892
|-
|Holy Spirit, Ewloe
| colspan="2" |1938
|-
|The Good Shepherd, Drury
| colspan="2" |late C19th
|-
|[[St Matthew's Church, Buckley|St Matthew, Buckley]]
| colspan="2" |[[List of Commissioners' churches in Wales|1822]] (1905)
|-
|St Cynfarch, Hope
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|St Michael & All Angels, Llanfynydd
| colspan="2" |1843
|-
|Emmanuel, Penyffordd
| colspan="2" |1881 (1959)
|-
|Emmanuel, Bistre, Buckley
| colspan="2" |[[List of Commissioners' churches in Wales|1842]]
|-
|All Saints, Buckley
| colspan="2" |pre-1892 (1892)
|-
|St John the Baptist, Penmynydd, Pentrobin
| colspan="2" |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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Benefice of Wrexham (St Giles's Parish Church) (St Mark) (St Mary) (All Saints) (St Margaret) (St James) (St John) |url=https://www.crockford.org.uk/places/26379/the-benefice-of-wrexham-(st-giles's-parish-church)-(st-mark)-(st-mary)-(all-saints)-(st-margaret)-(s |access-date=2018-09-11 |website=www.crockford.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> It is named after [[Wrexham]]. It has an estimated population of 48,457.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wrexham |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/maps-and-demographics/st-asaph/wrexham/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=Church in Wales |language=en}}</ref> As of September 2024 it was served by one Mission Area Leader, one Priest in Charge and one Assistant Curate.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mission Area of Wrexham - The Church in Wales |url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/structure/benefice/1095/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=www.churchinwales.org.uk}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
!Church
! colspan="2" |Founded (building)
|-
|St Mary, Bersham
| colspan="2" |1873
|-
|Holy Trinity, Esclusham
| colspan="2" |1877
|-
|St John, Rhosnesni
| colspan="2" |1894 (1974)
|-
|St Mark, Caia Park
| colspan="2" |1961
|-
|[[St Giles' Church, Wrexham|St Giles, Wrexham]]
| colspan="2" |APC
|-
|All Saints, Wrexham
| colspan="2" |1912
|-
|St Margaret, Garden Village
| colspan="2" |1928
|-
|Hope Street Church, Wrexham
| colspan="2" |2021<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Story |url=https://www.hopestreet.church/story |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Hope Street Church |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
!''Former churches''
!Founded (build)
!Closed
|-
|St Peter, Wrexham<ref>{{Coflein|num=420478|desc=Smithfield School Church, Caia Park, Wrexham|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|1910
|C20th
|-
|St Mark, Wrexham<ref>{{Coflein|num=420474|desc=St Mark's Church, Wrexham|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|1858
|1956
|-
|St John the Baptist, Wrexham<ref>{{Coflein|num=12545|desc=St John The Baptist's Church, Kings Mills Road, Wrexham|access-date=2021-10-01|fewer-links=yes}}</ref>
|1909
|1998
|-
|St David, Wrexham
|1890
|
|-
|St James, Rhosddu
|1875
|2024<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-08 |title=Historic community church announces closure after nearly 150 years in Wrexham |url=https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/24172412.wrexham-st-james-church-close-nearly-150-years/ |access-date=2024-09-10 |website=The Leader |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== Dedications ==

=== Medieval churches ===

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

=== Post-medieval churches ===

* '''All Saints''': Buckley (C19th), Cymau (1870), Deganwy (1899), Ffynnongroew (1881), Newtown (1890), Penylan (1889), Sinan (1873), Southsea (1884), Wrexham (1912)
* '''[[Jesus|Christ Church]]''': Bala (1811), Brynymaen (1899), Bwlchgwyn (1867), Bwlchycibau (1864), Mostyn (1845), Pontblyddyn (1836), Prestatyn (1863), Rhesycae (1847), Rossett (1841), Welshpool (1839)
* '''[[Immanuel|Emmanuel]]''': Buckley (1842), Penyffordd (1881)
* '''[[Good Shepherd]]''': Drury (C19th)
* '''[[Massacre of the Innocents|Holy Innocents]]''': Queensferry (1887)
* '''[[Holy Spirit in Christianity|Holy Spirit]]''': Ewloe (1938), Prestatyn (1968)
* '''[[Trinity|Holy Trinity]]''': Bronington (1836), Esclusham (1877), Greenfield (1871), Gwernaffield (1838), Gwersyllt (1851), Penrhos (1625), Rhosygwaliau (1880), Rhyl (1835), Trefnant (1855)
* '''[[Jesus]]''': Llanfairdyffrynclwyd (1619)
* '''[[Saint Alban|St Alban]]''': Tanyfron (1896)
* '''[[Ambrose|St Ambrose]]''': Sandycroft (1875)
* '''[[Andrew the Apostle|St Andrew]]''': Colwyn Bay (1908), Garden City (C19th)
* '''[[Saint Anne|St Anne]]''': Rhyl (1894)
* '''[[Bartholomew the Apostle|St Bartholomew]]''': Sealand (1867)
* '''[[Catherine of Alexandria|St Catherine]]''': Brynpydew (C20th), Maerdy (1878), Old Colwyn (1837)
* '''[[Saint Cecilia|St Cecilia]]''': Mynyddisa (1892)
* '''[[Saint David|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)
* '''[[Æthelwold|St Ethelwold]]''': Shotton (1875)
* '''[[Francis of Assisi|St Francis]]''': Sandycroft (1913)
* '''[[Saint George|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)
* '''[[John the Evangelist|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)
* '''[[Margaret the Virgin|St Margaret]]''': Bodelwyddan (1860), Garden Village (1928)
* '''[[Mark the Evangelist|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)
* '''[[Matthew the Apostle|St Matthew]]''': Buckley (1822)
* '''St Michael''': Brynford (1853), Llandudno Junction (1930), Llanfynydd (1843), Mancot Royal (?)
* '''[[Paul the Apostle|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)
* '''[[Thomas the Apostle|St Thomas]]''': Bylchau (1857), Flint Mountain (1875), Glyndyfrdwy (1859), Penybontfawr (1855), Penycae (1878), Rhyl (1867)
* '''[[Tydfil|St Tydfil]]''': Coedpoeth (1875)
* '''St Winifred''': Gronant (C20th)
* '''St Wyddyn''': Llanwddyn new (1887)
* '''''No dedication/dedication unknown''''': Belan (1840), Halton (1878), Pantyffridd (1858), Pentrefoelas (C18th), Rhewl (?), Rhiwlas (?), Trevor (1772), Trewern (C19th), Wrexham (2021)

== Churches in 1895 ==
From Slater's Directory of North and Mid Wales, arranged by deanery and parish.

=== Archdeaconry of Montgomery ===

==== Deanery of Caereinion ====

* Parish of Garthbeibio: St Tydecho's Church (rebuilt 1862)
* Parish of Llanerfyl: St Erfyl's Church (rebuilt 1870)
* Parish of Llanfair-Caereinion: St Mary's Church (rebuilt 1868)
* Parish of Llangadfan: St Cadfan's Church
* Parish of Llangyniew: St Cyniw's Church
* Parish of Llanllugan: St Mary's Church
* Parish of Llanwyddelan: St Gwyddelan's Church
* Parish of Manafon: St Michael's Church
* Parish of Meifod: St Tysilio's Church
* Parish of Pont-Dolanog (EP formed 1856 from Llanerfyl)
* Parish of Pont-Robert (EP formed 1854 from Meifod): St John the Evangelist's Church (1852)

==== Deanery of Cedewain ====

* Parish of Aberhafesp: St Gwynog's Church
* Parish of Bettws-Cedewain: St Beuno's Church
* Parish of Dolfor (EP formed 1876 from Kerry): St Paul's Church
* Parish of Kerry: St Michael's Church
* Parish of Llandyssil: St Tysilio's New Church (1866)
* Parish of Llanmerewig: St Llwchaiarn's Church
* Parish of Llanllwchaiarn: St Llwchaiarn's Church (rebuilt 1815) --- All Saints' Chapel of Ease (1888)
* Parish of Mochdre: All Saints' Church (rebuilt 1867)
* Parish of Newtown: St David's Church (1847)
* Parish of Sarn (EP formed 1860 from Churchstoke and Kerry) (or in St David's diocese?): Holy Trinity Church ([[1915–1916 Church of England border polls|voted to join Church of England]] in 1915)
* Parish of Tregynon: St Cynon's Church

==== Deanery of Llanfylllin ====

* Parish of Bwlch-y-cibau (EP formed 1865 from Llanfechan, Llanfyllin, Llansantffraid and Meifod): Christ Church (1865)
* Parish of Hirnant: St Illog's Church
* Parish of Llanarmon-Mynydd-Mawr: St Garmon's Church
* Parish of Llanfechan: St Garmon's Church
* Parish of Llanfihangel-yn-Gwyswa: St Michael's Church
* Parish of Llanfyllin: St Myllin's Church (rebuilt 1806) --- Mission Church (1892)
* Parish of Llangedwyn: St Cedwyn's Church
* Parish of Llangynog: St Cynog's Church --- St Melangell's Church, Pennant-Melangell
* Parish of Llanrhaiadr-ym-Mochnant: St Dogfan's Church
* Parish of Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain: St Ffraid's Church
* Parish of Llanwddyn: St John the Baptist's New Church (1888)
* Parish of Llwydiarth (EP formed 1859 from Llanfihangel and Llangadfan): St Mary's Church
* Parish of Pennant: St Thomas's Church, Pen-y-bont-fawr (1845)

==== Deanery of Oswestry ====

* Parish of Llangadwaladr: St Cadwaladr's Church
* Parish of Llansilin: St Silin's Church
* Parish of Llanymynech (mostly in England): St Agatha's Church (rebuilt 1845) ([[1915–1916 Church of England border polls|voted to join Church of England]] in 1915)

==== Deanery of Pool ====

* Parish of Berriew: St Beuno's Church 
* Parish of Buttington (EP formed from Welshpool): All Saints' Church
* Parish of Castle Caereinion: St Garmon's Church
* Parish of Guilsfield: St Aelhaiarn's Church
* Parish of Leighton: Holy Trinity Church (now in Diocese of Hereford)
* Parish of Llandrinio: St Trinio's Church
* Parish of Llandysilio: St Tysilio's Church
* Parish of Pool Quay (EP formed 1863 from Guilsfield and Welshpool): St John the Evangelist's Church
* Parish of Welshpool: St Mary's Church --- Christ Church --- Llwynderw/Belan Chapel of Ease

=== Archdeaconry of St Asaph ===

==== Deanery of Denbigh ====

* Parish of Aberwheeler: no church
* Parish of Bodfari: St Stephen's Church
* Parish of Caerwys: St Michael's Church
* Parish of Denbigh: St Marcellus' Church, Whitchurch (semi-disused) --- St Hilary's Church, Denbigh --- St Mary's Church, Denbigh (1874) --- St David's Church, Denbigh (rebuilt 1894)
* Parish of Henllan: St Sadwrn's Church (rebuilt 1806)
* Parish of Llandyrnog: St Tyrnog's Church
* Parish of Llangwyfan: St Cwyfan's Church
* Parish of Llannefydd: St Mary's Church
* Parish of Llanrhaiadr-yng-Nghinmeirch: St Dynfog's Church
* Parish of Llansannan: St Sannan's Church
* Parish of Nantglyn: St James' Church
* Parish of Prion (EP formed 1859 from Llanrhaiadr-yng-Nghinmeirch): St James' Church
* Parish of Trefnant (EP formed 1855 from Henllan): Holy Trinity Church (1855)

==== Deanery of Dyffryn Clwyd ====

* Parish of Clocaenog: St Trillo's Church
* Parish of Cyffylliog: St Mary's Church
* Parish of Derwen: St Mary's Church
* Parish of Efenechtyd: St Michael's Church
* Parish of Eryrys (EP formed 1861 from Llanarmon-yn-Yale): St David's Church
* Parish of Llanarmon-yn-Yale: St Garmon's Church
* Parish of Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd: St Peter's Church
* Parish of Llandegla: St Tecla's Church
* Parish of Llanelidan: St Elidan's Church
* Parish of Llanfair-Dyffryn-Clwyd: St Mary's Church --- Jesus Chapel of Ease
* Parish of Llanfwrog: St Mwrog's Church
* Parish of Llangynhafal: St James's Church
* Parish of Llanynys: St Saeran's Church --- Llanrhydd Church
* Parish of Ruthin: St Peter's Church

==== Deanery of Llanrwst ====

* Parish of Capel Garmon: St Garmon's Church
* Parish of Deganwy (EP formed from Eglwysrhos?): St James' Church
* Parish of Eglwysbach: St Martin's Church (rebuilt 1782)
* Parish of Eglwysrhos or Llanrhos: St Eleri's Church --- Penrhyn Side Mission Room
* Parish of Gwytherin: St James' Church (rebuilt 1869)
* Parish of Llanddewi (EP formed 1867 from Llangerniew): St David's Church (1867)
* Parish of Llanddoget: St Dogfan's Church (rebuilt 1839)
* Parish of Llangerniew: St Digain's Church
* Parish of Llangwstennin: St Cwstenin's Church
* Parish of Llanrwst: St Grwst's Church --- St Mary's Chapel of Ease (1842)
* Parish of Llansantffraid-Glan-Conwy: St Ffraid's Church
* Parish of Pentre-foelas: Parish Church (1857)
* Parish of Yspytty Ifan: St John the Baptist's Church

==== Deanery of Rhos ====

* Parish of Abergele: St Michael's Church --- St David's Chapel of Ease, Pensarn
* Parish of Bettws-yn-Rhos: St Michael's Church
* Parish of Colwyn Bay (EP formed 1893 from Llandrillo-yn-Rhos): St Paul's Church --- St Paul's Mission Room
* Parish of Eirias: St Catherine's Church, Old Colwyn (1837)
* Parish of Llanddulas: St Cynbryd's Church
* Parish of Llandrillo-yn-Rhos: St Trillo's Church
* Parish of Llanelian: St Eleri's Church
* Parish of Llanfair-Talhaiarn: St Mary's Church
* Parish of Llysfaen: St Cynfran's Church
* Parish of St George: St Sior's Old Church --- St Sior's New Church (1893)
* Parish of Towyn (EP formed 1873 from Abergele): St Mary's Church (1873)

==== Deanery of St Asaph ====

* Parish of Bodelwyddan (EP formed 1860 from St Asaph): St Margaret's Church (1856-60)
* Parish of Cefn (EP formed 1865 from St Asaph): St Mary's Church (1865)
* Parish of Cwm: St Valacinian's Church
* Parish of Dyserth: St Bridget's Church
* Parish of Gwaenysgor: St Mary's Church 
* Parish of Meliden: St Melydd's Church
* Parish of Newmarket: St Michael's Church
* Parish of Prestatyn (EP formed 1860 from Meliden): Christ Church
* Parish of Rhuddlan: St Mary's Church
* Parish of Rhyl (EP formed 1844 from Rhuddlan): Holy Trinity Church (1835) --- St Thomas' Church (1861-69) --- St John the Evangelist's Church (1885-87) --- St Anne's Mission Church (1895)
* Parish of St Asaph: St Asaph's Cathedral --- SS Cyndeyrn & Asaph's Church
* Parish of Tremeirchion: Holy Trinity Church

=== Archdeaconry of Wrexham ===

==== Deanery of Bangor-ys-y-Coed ====

* Parish of Bangor-is-y-Coed: St Dinoth's Church
* Parish of Bettisfield: St John the Baptist's Church (1874)
* Parish of Bronington: Holy Trinity Church (1836)
* Parish of Erbistock: St Hilary's Church
* Parish of Hanmer: St Chad's Church (rebuilt 1890) --- St Mary Magdalene's Chapel of Ease, Tallarn Green
* Parish of Is-y-Coed (EP formed 1826 from Holt): St Paul's Church (1829)
* Parish of Marchwiel: St Deiniol's Church (1835)
* Parish of Overton: St Mary's Church
* Parish of Threapwood (partly in Cheshire): St John's Church (1815)
* Parish of Whitewell: St Mary's Church
* Parish of Worthenbury: St Deiniol's Church (1755)

==== Deanery of Edeirnion ====

* Parish of Bettws-Gwerfil-Goch: St Mary's Church
* Parish of Corwen: St Julian's Church --- Rug Chapel
* Parish of Cerrig-y-druidion: St Mary Magdalene's Church
* Parish of Glyndyfrdwy (EP formed 1863 from Corwen): St Thomas' Church
* Parish of Gwyddelwern: St Beuno's Church
* Parish of Llanfihangel-Glyn-Myfyr: St Michael's Church
* Parish of Llangar: St John's Church, Cynwyd
* Parish of Llangwm: St Jerome's Church --- St Catherine's Mission Church, Maerdy
* Parish of Llawr-y-Bettws (EP formed 1864 from Gwyddelwern, Llandderfel and Llanfor): St James the Greater's Church

==== Deanery of Holywell ====

* Parish of Bagillt (EP formed 1844 from Holywell): St Mary's Church
* Parish of Brynford (EP formed 1853 from Holywell and Ysceifiog): St Michael's Church
* Parish of Connah's Quay (EP formed 1844 from Northop): St Mark's Church
* Parish of Ffynnon-Groew (EP formed 1883 from Llanasa): All Saints' Church 
* Parish of Flint: St Mary's Church (rebuilt 1848) --- St David's Chapel of Ease, Pentre (1872) --- St Thomas' Chapel of Ease, Flint Common (1874)
* Parish of Gorsedd (EP formed 1853 from Whitford and Ysceifiog): St Paul's Church
* Parish of Halkyn: St Mary's Church (rebuilt 1740)
* Parish of Holywell: St Winifred's Church (rebuilt 1769) --- Holy Trinity Chapel of Ease, Greenfield (1873)
* Parish of Llanasa: St Asaph's Church
* Parish of Mostyn (EP formed from Whitford): Christ Church
* Parish of Rhes-y-cae (EP formed 1848 from Cilcen, Halkin and Ysceifiog): Christ Church
* Parish of Whitford: SS Beuno & Mary's Church
* Parish of Ysceifiog: St Mary's Church

==== Deanery of Llangollen ====

* Parish of Bryneglwys: St Tysilio's Church
* Parish of Llanarmon-Dyffryn-Ceiriog: St Garmon's Church
* Parish of Llangollen: St Collen's Church (rebuilt 1750) --- St John's Mission Chapel --- Trevor Issa Chapel of Ease --- Froncysyllte Chapel of Ease
* Parish of Llansantffraid-Glyn-Ceiriog: St Ffraid's Church
* Parish of Llansantffraid-Glyn-Dyfrdwy: St Ffraid's Church
* Parish of Llantysilio: St Tysilio's Church
* Parish of Pontfadog: St John the Baptist's Church
* Parish of St Martin's (in Shropshire): St Martin's Church, Ifton Rhyn --- Weston Rhyn Church
* Parish of The Lodge (in Shropshire) (EP formed 1870 from St Martin's): St John the Divine's Church (1878) --- Bron-y-Garth Mission Church

==== Deanery of Mold ====

* Parish of Bistre (EP formed 1842 from Mold): Emmanuel Church --- St Cecilia's Mission Church, Mynydd-Isa
* Parish of Buckley (EP formed 1874 from Hawarden): St Matthew's Church (1821)
* Parish of Caerfallwch (EP formed 1876 from Northop): St Paul's Church, Rhosesmor
* Parish of Cilcain: St Mary's Church
* Parish of Gwernaffield (EP formed 1839 from Mold): Holy Trinity Church
* Parish of Hawarden: St Deiniol's Church (rebuilt C16th) --- St Mary's Chapel of Ease, Broughton (1826) --- Holy Innocents Chapel of Ease, Pentre --- St Ambrose's Mission Church, Sandycroft 
* Parish of Higher Kinnerton: All Saints' Chapel of Ease (to St Mary's Church, [[Dodleston]])
* Parish of Hope: St Cynfarch's Church (rebuilt 1812)
* Parish of Llanferras: St Berres' Church (rebuilt 1722)
* Parish of Mold: St Mary's Church --- St John's Mission Church --- New Brighton Mission Room (1894) --- St Mary's Mission Church, Gwern-y-mynydd
* Parish of Nannerch: St Mary's Church
* Parish of Nerquis: St Mary's Church
* Parish of Northop: St Peter's Church (rebuilt C16th)
* Parish of Pen-y-mynydd (EP formed from Hawarden?): St John's Church
* Parish of Pont-Bleiddyn with Leeswood (EP formed 1836 from Mold): Christ Church, Pont-Bleiddyn 
* Parish of Rhyd-y-mwyn (EP formed 1865 from Cilcain, Halkyn, Mold and Northop): St John the Evangelist's Church
* Parish of Saltney (EP formed from Hawarden?): St Mark's Church --- Saltney Ferry Mission Church
* Parish of Sealand (EP formed from Hawarden?): St Bartholomew's Church
* Parish of Trydden: St Mary's Church

==== Deanery of Penllyn ====

* Parish of Frongoch (EP formed 1859 from Llandderfel, Llanfor and Llanycil): St Mark's Church
* Parish of Llandderfel: St Derfel Gadarn's Church
* Parish of Llandrillo: St Trillo's Church
* Parish of Llanfor or Llanfawr: St Mor's Church
* Parish of Llangower: St Cywair's Church
* Parish of Llanuwchllyn: St Deiniol's Church
* Parish of Llan-y-cil: St Beuno's Church --- Christ Church Chapel of Ease, Bala
* Parish of Rhos-y-gwaliau (EP formed 1856 from Llanfor): Holy Trinity Church

==== Deanery of Wrexham ====

* Parish of Bersham/Berse (EP formed from Wrexham?): Parish Church
* Parish of Brymbo: St Mary's Church (1837) --- St Paul's Chapel of Ease, Broughton --- Southsea Chapel of Ease
* Parish of Bwlchgwyn (EP formed 1880 from Hope and Wrexham): Christ Church (1867)
* Parish of Chirk: St Mary's Church --- Halton Chapel of Ease --- Pentre Mission Room
* Parish of Esclusham (EP formed 1879 from Gresford and Wrexham): Holy Trinity Church, Rhostyllen
* Parish of Gresford: All Saints' Church --- Burton Mission Church
* Parish of Gwersyllt: Holy Trinity Church
* Parish of Holt: St Chad's Church (Transferred from Diocese of Chester in 1861.)
* Parish of Llanfynydd (EP formed 1845 from Hope): St Michael's Church (1842)
* Parish of Minera: St Mary's Church
* Parish of Pen-y-cae (EP formed 1879 from Ruabon): St Thomas' Church (1877) --- St David's Chapel of Ease (1895)
* Parish of Rhosddu (EP formed 1886 from Gresford and Wrexham): St James's Church --- Rhosnesney Mission Church
* Parish of Rhosllanerchrugog (EP formed 1844 from Ruabon): St John's Church (1851) --- St David's Chapel of Ease (1891) --- St Mary's Chapel of Ease, Johnstown (1891)
* Parish of Rhos-y-medre (EP formed 1844 from Ruabon): St John's Church (1836)
* Parish of Rossett (EP formed from Gresford): Christ Church (1894)
* Parish of Ruabon: St Mary's Church --- All Saints' Chapel of Ease, Bryn-Pen-y-lan (1889)
* Parish of Wrexham: St Giles' Church --- St Mark's Chapel of Ease (1858) --- St John the Baptist's Chapel of Ease (1876) --- St David's Church (1890) --- Abenbury Mission Church (1893) --- New Town or Ruthin Road Mission Church --- Hill Street Mission Room --- Coed-Poeth Mission Church

==See also==
*[[Bishop of Saint Asaph]]
*[[Archdeacon of St Asaph]]

== References ==
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==Sources and references==
*{{Catholic|wstitle=Ancient Diocese of Saint Asaph}}
* [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13332c.htm CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Ancient Diocese of Saint Asaph]

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