Joanna Penberthy consecrated first woman bishop in Wales

The Church in Wales' first woman bishop was consecrated at a ceremony in Cardiff on Saturday.

Canon Joanna Penberthy was consecrated as Bishop of St Davids at Llandaff Cathedral.

The 56-year-old said being made bishop was "awe inspiring" while the Archbishop of Wales Dr Barry Morgan described it as a "historic occasion".

She will be enthroned at St Davids Cathedral on 11 February.

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