The Dean of Llandaff resigns from his position
THE Dean of Llandaff, Gerwyn Capon, has resigned after a long dispute with Bishop June Osborne.
This follows the dean’s decision to withdraw a formal complaint of bullying against the bishop.
In a 31-page complaint submitted in 2020, the dean alleged that after Bishop Osborne took up her post in 2017 she quickly made it clear that she had no confidence in him.
Allegations of financial irregularities made against him were dismissed following an investigation.
But a formal disciplinary hearing that was due to proceed against Bishop Osborne was cancelled after Dean Capon decided that he didn’t wish to continue with his complaint.
The dean, who has been off work with stress for two years, said: “After several weeks of reflection, I have taken the decision to resign as Dean of Llandaff. It has been an enormous privilege to serve the cathedral community since my appointment in 2014.
“There have been great moments for us in the cathedral, and despite its many challenges, it has provided a sense of tremendous personal fulfilment. There are many clergy and friends that I will miss as I look back on my time as a priest in Llandaff – I will do so with affection and gratitude.
“I would like very much to thank the many friends in the cathedral community who have offered such encouragement and support over the years. To preach, teach and break bread amongst you has been one of the most humbling experiences of my ministry.
“To God’s providence and care I commit you and should be most grateful for your prayers in the next few months as I try to discern where God may wish to lead me.”
Bishop Osborne said: “In accepting the resignation of the Very Rev Gerwyn Capon as Dean of Llandaff I know that the communities of the cathedral and diocese will want to wish him well.
“I would like to pay my own personal tribute to Gerwyn’s ministry in the diocese, as a colleague, and at Llandaff Cathedral.
“I wish him all the very best as he discerns his future plans and ask that you keep both him and the cathedral in your prayers as they move forward in hope.”
The dean is understood to be receiving a severance payment, although its value has not been disclosed.