From The BBC (with video)-It comes just weeks before the church marks another milestone - with the consecration of its first woman bishop.
On 11 January 1997, 61 women became priests at services across Wales.
It was a campaign that had lasted over a century, since the first woman was made an Anglican deaconess in Usk, Monmouthshire, in 1884.
"Today it's impossible for me to think of a church in which we don't celebrate and welcome the equal ministry of women," said Bishop of St Asaph Gregory Cameron.
"We really can give thanks for the huge step forward that the Church in Wales took in 1997. We've been greatly enriched by the dedication, service and insight of so many women over this period. May God continue this blessing."
More here-
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-38530906
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