Newcastle Diocese

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We are the Diocese of Newcastle, proud to be the Church of England's northernmost diocese and framed between the rivers Tyne and Tweed. We have 237 churches serving 169 parishes in 12 deaneries.

From our Street Pastors to our support of Foodbanks, we are at the heart of many projects helping to transform and enhance people's lives in all our urban and rural communities.

We are proud to be one of the largest providers of schools in our region, ensuring our children have the best possible education to give them the brightest start in life.

Safeguarding Team thank PSOs at Church House gathering

10th December 2025

Earlier this week, our Safeguarding Team hosted their first face-to-face Parish Safeguarding Officer event at Church House.

‘Tree of Hope’ sapling planted at Henshaw CofE Primary

10th December 2025

A church school located less than three miles from Sycamore Gap has received a sapling from the world famous tree.

Four new Non-Residentiary Canons installed

8th December 2025

On Saturday 6 December four new Non-Residentiary Canons were installed at Newcastle Cathedral. The Revd Dr Hannah Cleugh, The Revd Nigel Taylor, Jacqueline Atkinson and Chris Elder were installed during the Patronal Festival of St Nicholas by Bishop Mark while the Bishop of Sheffield, the Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox preached.

Safeguarding Team thank PSOs at Church House gathering

‘Tree of Hope’ sapling planted at Henshaw CofE Primary

Four new Non-Residentiary Canons installed

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