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.

Bishop Helen-Ann’s Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod

2nd March 2026

Members of Synod, I begin these remarks by formally offering a sincere welcome to Alan Smith, the First Church Estates Commissioner, who is spending the weekend with us. Alan, you are very welcome here, to the Church of England’s most northerly diocese, and we hope this visit will be the first of many.

First Church Estates Commissioner visits Newcastle Diocese

2nd March 2026

Last weekend, Bishop Helen-Ann was delighted to welcome the First Church Estates Commissioner, Alan Smith, to our diocese.

Bishop’s appeal raises vital funds for the People’s Kitchen

27th February 2026

The Bishop’s Christmas Appeal was launched back in November in aid of The People’s Kitchen, the Newcastle-based charity that supports people who may be homeless, unemployed, lonely or living in poverty.

Bishop Helen-Ann’s Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod

First Church Estates Commissioner visits Newcastle Diocese

Bishop’s appeal raises vital funds for the People’s Kitchen

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