Swansea Deanery

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The Swansea Deanery is a Roman Catholic deanery in the Diocese of Menevia that covers several churches in Swansea and the surrounding area. [1]

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The dean is centred at St Joachim & St Anne's Church in Swansea. [2]

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References

  1. "Swansea Deanery". Diocese of Menevia. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  2. "Administration". Diocese of Menevia. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  3. St David's Priory Church, St David's Place, Castle from British listed buildings, retrieved 13 March 2015
  4. St Joseph's Cathedral, Swansea from British listed buildings, retrieved 13 March 2015