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New Diocesan Director of Education for church schools in Newcastle and Durham

First published on: 4th October 2024

A new Diocesan Director of Education (DDE) to serve Church of England schools across both Newcastle and Durham dioceses has been appointed.

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Diocesan Synod: Bishop Helen-Ann's Presidential Address

First published on: 2nd October 2024

Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday 28 September at St Mary's Church, Monkseaton. Here is Bishop Helen-Ann's Presidential Address. 

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Sycamore Gap: One Year On

First published on: 27th September 2024

Today, Friday 27 September, Bishop Helen-Ann joined school children from across the region at The Sill to mark one year since the Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled.

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The Revd Captain Katie Watson

First published on: 20th September 2024

A joint statement from Bishop Helen-Ann and Bishop Mark

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Happy 1st Birthday Beyond Youth

First published on: 12th September 2024

Last night, many people gathered together at Duke’s Secondary School in Ashington for an evening of celebration and reflection as Beyond Youth marked their first anniversary.

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New Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology licensed

First published on: 11th September 2024

The Revd Dr Richard Briggs has been licensed as the new Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology.

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People in the diocese contribute to an ‘amazing’ Great North Run

First published on: 10th September 2024

Many people across Newcastle Diocese played their part in this year’s highly successful Great North Run.

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The ‘rural survivor’ church in County Durham that’s about to see its future turn

First published on: 30th August 2024

All Saints Church in Muggleswick, like many historic rural churches is running at a loss but the dedicated tea at All Saints have decided to invest in their building. With help from the National Churches Trust, they hope to see the church remain open for worship while also becoming a destination for camping.

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Cycling Camino of St Cuthbert will raise vital funds for church buildings

First published on: 29th August 2024

The Revd Gill Alexander is raising money for St Cuthbert’s Haydon Bridge, and also Haydon Old Church, by cycling to all churches dedicated to St Cuthbert in the Diocese of Newcastle.

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Bishop’s Great North Run challenge in support of Newcastle Foodbank

First published on: 29th August 2024

It’s all systems go for Bishop Helen-Ann as she continues her preparations for this year’s Great North Run.

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Enormous embroidery heads for Hexham Abbey to explore creation in the Bible

First published on: 29th August 2024

From 9 October to 23 November, Hexham Abbey will play host to ‘Threads through Creation’, a stunning exhibition of twelve enormous, embroidered silk panels which explore the story of Creation in the Bible.

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Summer is brill in Battle Hill

First published on: 28th August 2024

Many churches often pause their regular activities during the school holidays. This year, Church of the Good Shepherd in Battle Hill decided to use this opportunity ­­­­­­­­­­­­to reach out to their local community in new ways.

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Newburn Church puts themselves on the map with community open day

First published on: 27th August 2024

In a bid to reach members of their local community, St. Michael and All Angels in Newburn organised a special open day. 

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Church schools named ‘Schools of Sanctuary’ in North Tyneside

First published on: 7th August 2024

Two church schools in North Tyneside have been awarded Schools of Sanctuary status – recognising their solidarity with and welcome for people seeking safety from war and persecution.

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Message to the Diocese from Bishop Helen-Ann following days of unrest in the UK

First published on: 6th August 2024

A week on from the devastating murders of innocent children in Southport, Bishop Helen-Ann has "utterly condemned" the violence and racism that has followed in towns and cities across the nation. She has called for unity, love and hope.

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Bishop Helen-Ann responds to the 'Better Community Sentencing' report

First published on: 26th July 2024

Bishop Helen-Ann responds to the 'Cutting crime: better community sentencing' report during a debate in the House of Lords this afternoon.

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Sea Sunday tradition continues to evolve at St John's

First published on: 23rd July 2024

Sea Sunday is a day for us all to focus on the people who work at sea – remembering those no longer with us and praying for the seafarers and fishermen of today.

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Bishop Helen-Ann addresses UK's geographic economic inequality

First published on: 22nd July 2024

Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the Economic growth, infrastructure and employment debate in the House of Lords this evening.

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Clergy Retreat 2024:Encouraging a subversive imagination

First published on: 19th July 2024

This week, Hexham Abbey welcomed licensed clergy from the diocese for a two-day retreat, led by Canon Dr Paula Gooder, Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral.

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Bishop Helen-Ann addresses Diocesan Synod

First published on: 15th July 2024

Read Bishop Helen-Ann's Presidential Address from Diocesan Synod, held at Newcastle Cathedral on Saturday 13 July. 

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Illuminated Sheep at Newcastle Cathedral: An Invitation to Participate 

First published on: 11th July 2024

In October, Newcastle Cathedral will host the Illuminated Sheep artwork by artist Deepa Mann-Kler, The Cathedral would like to use the period before the installation goes live to showcase the work the Church is doing, particularly in our more rural communities.  One way you can do this is by ‘decorating’ the sheep for a one-week period and having a display about your ministry alongside it.

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Vacancy goes live as part of new LGBTQI+ chaplaincy service in Newcastle Diocese

First published on: 9th July 2024

A new chaplaincy service to support the LGBTQI+ community is being established within Newcastle Diocese.

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Holy Trinity Jesmond links with local schools through Lifepath

First published on: 8th July 2024

160 Year 4 children, five primary schools, two days of drama, craft and prayer workshops and an insight into the life of St Aidan can only mean one thing: Lifepath returns to Holy Trinity Jesmond.

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Bishop Helen-Ann supports safeguarding motion at General Synod

First published on: 8th July 2024

“I am grateful to have had further to engage with victims and survivors and +Joanne and all who are working to make us a safer Church and exemplar of best practice.” Bishop Helen-Ann spoke at Synod this morning, supporting item number 22 on safeguarding. 

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Ordinations 2024 - Welcoming five of our new deacons

First published on: 30th June 2024

Five of our new deacons were ordained at Newcastle Cathedral this afternoon by Bishop Helen-Ann.

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Ordinations 2024 - Joy as new priests ordained

First published on: 29th June 2024

There was great joy at Newcastle Cathedral earlier today as three new priests were ordained by Bishop Mark.

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A Service Celebrating Women's Ministry in our Diocese

First published on: 24th June 2024

On Sunday 23 June, a wonderful service took place at Newcastle Cathedral celebrating women’s ministry in our Diocese, both past and present.

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Bishop Helen-Ann reflects on the parallels between ultra-running and religion

First published on: 24th June 2024

Territorio Trail Media, a Spanish media company which specialises in trail running, recently interviewed Bishop Helen-Ann after recognising her passion for running and avid following of both the Spine Race and Barkley Marathons.

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Cathedral Celebration this Sunday to mark 30 Years of Women as Priests

First published on: 21st June 2024

​​​​​​​This Sunday, 23 June, four women will be installed as Canons at Newcastle Cathedral in a service celebrating 30 years of the ordination of female priests in the Church of England.

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‘It’s been an absolute privilege’ – Karenza to move on after three decades

First published on: 21st June 2024

A key figure who has led the North East Religious Learning Resources Centre (NERLRC) for more than 30 years has announced that she will retire later this year.

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