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 of Newcastle appointed to Select Committee for Terminally Ill Adults Bill

15th October 2025

Bishop Helen-Ann has been appointed to the House of Lords select committee examining Private Member's Bill on 'assisted dying'.

The Rt Revd Sarah Mullally to become 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

3rd October 2025

His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, Downing Street has announced.

Celebrating New Ministries in South East Northumberland

1st October 2025

On Saturday 27 September, the local community gathered together at Duke’s Secondary School to welcome and celebrate two new ministries within the Diocese - the Revd Allison Harding as Pioneer Minister, and Jon Wright as Youth and Children’s Enabler with Beyond Youth.

Bishop of Newcastle appointed to Select Committee for Terminally Ill Adults Bill

The Rt Revd Sarah Mullally to become 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

Celebrating New Ministries in South East Northumberland

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Bishop of Newcastle appointed to Select Committee for Terminally Ill Adults Bill

The Rt Revd Sarah Mullally to become 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

Celebrating New Ministries in South East Northumberland

I am a…

I want to…

The Rt Revd Sarah Mullally to become 106th Archbishop of Canterbury