News Stories
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5 Feb. 2020
Discipline
‘Discipline’ can be a dirty word for many of us. It may imply wrongdoing, being in trouble, or some form of punishment. The origins of this seem to come from old French around 1300. Maybe we forget the root is that of being a learner, a follower, where discipline involves educating and training. As we enter Lent again we may be reminded of the idea of self - discipline, foregoing pleasure, and challenging ourselves. Read more
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30 Jan. 2020
in Latest NewsA message from Bishop Christine as we prepare to leave the European Union
Dear brothers and sisters...
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28 Jan. 2020
in Latest NewsNew Rector of Hexham appointed
The Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Christine Hardman has appointed the Reverend Canon David Glover as the new Rector of Hexham.
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23 Dec. 2019
in Latest NewsBISHOP RONALD OLIVER BOWLBY, RIP
It is with sadness we inform you of the death of Bishop Ronnie Bowlby on Saturday, 21st December, 2019.
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15 Dec. 2019
in Latest NewsNew Residentiary Canon Director of Mission and Ministry
The Bishop of Newcastle is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Rob Saner-Haigh as Residentiary Canon Director of Mission and Ministry. Read more
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3 Dec. 2019
Mental Health
I wonder if the profusion of days and weeks dedicated to any and every cause find their origins in Christian festivals and Feast Days - special days to remember and focus our thoughts. Recently it was Mental Health week, and so many methods of communication were used to remind us of the struggles of those who face daily battles with poor mental health. Read more
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3 Dec. 2019
in SafeguardingTowards a safer church
As Christmas approaches and another year comes to an end, I always like to reflect on the previous 12 months, both personally and professionally. I am pleased to say that I think 2019 has been a good year in every sense.
The work of the Safeguarding team in particular has been extremely rewarding. We all feel that there is a genuine effort in the Diocese, to improve our safeguarding practice. Read more -
26 Nov. 2019
in Latest NewsPolitical parties sign up to ‘clean campaign’ pledge
All four parliamentary candidates in the Hexham constituency have agreed to sign up to a Clean Campaign Pledge, proposed by a local Church of England vicar. Read more
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22 Nov. 2019
in Latest NewsBamburgh bones brought to life in St Aidan’s new interactive ossuary
The crypt at St Aidan’s Church in Bamburgh, hidden from view for many years, has been blessed by Bishop Christine, marking the opening of a new cutting-edge project recreating Northumbria’s Golden Age.
The project, made possible by a £355,600 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, sees the public reopening of the crypt and the creation of an interpretative display and interactive digital ossuary, telling the story of 110 skeletons dating back to the seventh and eight centuries unearthed in sand dunes nearby.
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15 Nov. 2019
in Latest NewsLiving wage accreditation in the Diocese of Newcastle
Newcastle Diocesan Board of Finance, the charity administering the Church of England in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside, has been accredited as a Living Wage employer.
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