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Platinum Jubilee celebrations across Newcastle Diocese

First published on: 8th June 2022

Parishes and churches across the Diocese celebrated in style this year, as the nation commemorated The Queen's Platinum Jubilee


Vicar receives special Jubilee honour

First published on: 6th June 2022

A Newcastle vicar and voluntary ambulance responder has been awarded the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal


Rob Saner-Haigh to become the next Bishop of Penrith

First published on: 27th May 2022

We are extremely pleased to announce that the Reverend Canon Rob Saner-Haigh, currently Residentiary Canon Director of Mission and Ministry in Newcastle Diocese, is to become the next Bishop of Penrith


Songs of Praise comes to Corbridge!

First published on: 25th May 2022

The BBC’s flagship religious show visited St Andrew’s Corbridge as part of an episode exploring Northumberland’s Christianity


Nationwide charity cycle set to visit Newcastle

First published on: 24th May 2022

A retired Cumbrian headteacher has set himself the unique challenge of cycling to every St Paul’s Church in the country to help restore a historic organ


New Priest in Charge appointed in the Benefice of North Tyne and Redesdale

First published on: 23rd May 2022

A new Priest in Charge has been appointed to the churches of North Tyne and Redesdale


Church crowdfunds for essential heating repairs

First published on: 16th May 2022

A North Tyneside church which runs a vital community baby bank has launched a fundraising appeal for a new heating system


Trustees and School Governors wanted at Church of England MAT

First published on: 10th May 2022

Our friends at Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust (NCEAT) are on the lookout for professionals from a wide range of industry sectors to get involved in the governance of the Trust as it embarks on one of its most exciting chapters to date


Holy Trinity Church celebrate 100 years with Centenary Exhibition!

First published on: 10th May 2022

Bishop Mark visited Holy Trinity Church, Jesmond to celebrate the opening of their Centenary Exhibition.


Hexham Abbey hosts High Sheriff installation

First published on: 9th May 2022

Bishop Mark attended the installation of the new High Sheriff of Northumberland, Colonel James Royds and Canon Alan Hughes as his Chaplain


Geordie Hospital star sets sights on Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge

First published on: 6th May 2022

Head of Chaplaincy at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Revd Capt Katie Watson, aims to complete the gruelling challenge in July


Charity brings forest school dream to life for CofE primary school

First published on: 6th May 2022

A charity which supports individuals living with lifelong mental health conditions and learning disabilities has partnered up with a local primary school to help transform part of its playing field into a forest school


Holding Ukraine in our hearts and minds

First published on: 5th May 2022

As the crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold, churches across our Diocese are showing their solidarity with the eastern European nation.


Newcastle Diocese Generosity Week is back!

First published on: 5th May 2022

September last year saw the start of a brand new diocesan wide event - Newcastle Diocese Generosity Week - which allowed us the opportunity to spend time collectively focusing on nurturing and encouraging generosity


Primary pupils and conservationists join forces to clean local beach

First published on: 3rd May 2022

A primary school in Ashington has partnered with conservation experts from a local diving centre to help clean up one of South East Northumberland’s most popular beaches in the aftermath of the school holidays


Former Bishop of Newcastle receives honorary role

First published on: 3rd May 2022

Congratulations to Bishop Christine who has been appointed as Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of St Albans


Students go behind the scenes of region’s biggest employers

First published on: 28th April 2022

Pupils at Duke’s Secondary School in Ashington have been gaining valuable insight into what goes on behind the scenes at some of our region’s employers as part of an ‘Industry Insight’ event.


Priest offers prayers at Iftar Dinner

First published on: 26th April 2022

Revd Catherine Macpherson of St Mary’s Blyth offered prayers at a community centre’s first ever Iftar Dinner, held to mark the breaking of fast during Ramadan.


A right royal day out!

First published on: 22nd April 2022

Magical scenes greeted Shirley Brown and Baz Dowsett at Windsor Castle as they were gifted Maundy money by HRH Prince Charles.


Easter Banner of Hope success at St Mary’s, Fawdon

First published on: 20th April 2022

They have had 875 donations from across the community and congregation


An evening of thanks for NHS and frontline heroes

First published on: 13th April 2022

A service of commemoration and reflection was held in Hexham Abbey to thank NHS staff and frontline workers for their bravery and determination throughout the Covid pandemic. 


Bishop Mark's Easter Message 2022

First published on: 13th April 2022

Bishop Mark speaks of a love which has conquered death, bringing a message of hope this Easter. 


Jill Halfpenny visits North East for BBC Easter show

First published on: 12th April 2022

Hexham Abbey, Holy Island and Cuddy’s Well all feature in an Easter-themed BBC programme starring Jill Halfpenny


Fairtrade award success for C of E primary school

First published on: 1st April 2022

A primary school in South East Northumberland has taken its first steps towards becoming a certified ‘Eco School’ after receiving the FairAware Award from the Fairtrade Foundation


Newcastle Diocese marks National Day of Reflection

First published on: 29th March 2022

Messages and photos were placed at 'walls of reflections' across the nation last week as the Church of England acknowledged the second anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown.


New Anna Chaplains commissioned in special service

First published on: 29th March 2022

Newcastle Cathedral welcomed two new Anna Chaplains in a special commissioning service


Royal Maundy money honour for members of Newcastle Diocese

First published on: 29th March 2022

Two people from our Diocese will be presented with Maundy money in recognition of the significant contribution they have made to their communities


United in Prayer for Ukraine

First published on: 25th March 2022

On 3rd April 2022, Christian Aid is inviting churches across Britain and Ireland to join together in an act of witness to pray and light candles for Ukraine, for an end to the conflict and for all those affected by the terrible impact of war.


Newcastle welcome Winchester link diocese

First published on: 24th March 2022

By Nic Denyer, Lay Ministry Development Officer and Ce Pacitti, Continuing Ministerial Formation Officer


Revd Rae steps out in support of sexual abuse survivors

First published on: 24th March 2022

A North Tyneside priest has raised more than £1,200 for Rape Crisis after completing a 30-day running challenge

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