'The Art of Words' Festival
First published on: 22nd September 2022A season of celebrations is taking place to mark the creation of the Lindisfarne Gospels on Holy Island around 1300 years ago.
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The Dean of Newcastle announces his retirement
First published on: 13th September 2022The Very Revd Geoff Miller, Dean of Newcastle, has today announced that he will retire in November.
Bishop Mark Leads Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen at Great North Run
First published on: 11th September 2022Bishop Mark joined with other faith leaders to pay tribute to The Late Queen Elizabeth II before the start of the Great North Run
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Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
First published on: 8th September 2022We join with the whole nation, and friends across the world, in expressing our sorrow at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Rob Saner-Haigh Consecrated as New Bishop of Penrith
First published on: 18th July 2022On Friday 15 July, Revd Canon Rob Saner-Haigh was consecrated as the new Bishop of Penrith at York Minster.
New Priests and Deacons Ordained
First published on: 7th July 2022On Saturday 2 July and Sunday 3 July, eight new Deacons and five new Priests were ordained to serve in the Diocese of Newcastle.
Book tickets for the consecration of Revd Rob Saner-Haigh
First published on: 24th June 2022On Friday 15 July at York Minster, Revd Rob Saner-Haigh will be consecrated as the next Bishop of Penrith
Archbishops speak the words of survivors of church-based abuse
First published on: 23rd June 2022A new initiative focused on survivors of faith-based abuse and those who support them is being launched by the Diocese of Newcastle.
Benwell church hosts art exhibition for Refugee Week
First published on: 22nd June 2022Exhibition in Exile is an exhibition of cartoons by renowned cartoonists on immigration, refugees and asylum seekers accompanied by a panel discussion, music performance by migrant community groups and art workshops.
Archbishop of York's pilgrimage to Holy Island
First published on: 20th June 2022The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell arrived at Holy Island on Saturday after completing a 60-mile pilgrimage along St Cuthbert’s Way.
Conference explores unique challenges and opportunities of rural churches
First published on: 15th June 2022A group of around 100 people, passionate about the rural church, gathered at the Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre on Hadrian’s Wall for a conference on all things rural church.
Petertide Ordinations 2022
First published on: 15th June 2022Congratulations to our 13 ordinands who will become deacons and priests this Petertide
Platinum Jubilee celebrations across Newcastle Diocese
First published on: 8th June 2022Parishes and churches across the Diocese celebrated in style this year, as the nation commemorated The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
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Vicar receives special Jubilee honour
First published on: 6th June 2022A 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 2022We 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 2022The 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 2022A 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
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New Priest in Charge appointed in the Benefice of North Tyne and Redesdale
First published on: 23rd May 2022A 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 2022A 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 2022Our 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 2022Bishop 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 2022Bishop Mark attended the installation of the new High Sheriff of Northumberland, Colonel James Royds and Canon Alan Hughes as his Chaplain
Charity brings forest school dream to life for CofE primary school
First published on: 6th May 2022A 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
Geordie Hospital star sets sights on Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge
First published on: 6th May 2022Head of Chaplaincy at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Revd Capt Katie Watson, aims to complete the gruelling challenge in July
Holding Ukraine in our hearts and minds
First published on: 5th May 2022As 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 2022September 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 2022A 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 2022Congratulations 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 2022Pupils 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 2022Revd 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.
