Here is a summary of recent appointments, resignations, retirements and deaths in the Diocese of Newcastle.
Appointments
The Revd Diana Johnson is going to be Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Slayley, Healey and Whittonstall, in addition to being Vicar of the Benefice of Riding Mill, wef 05 October 2025.
The Revd Jane Easterby is going to be Chaplain with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust wef 29 September 2025.
The Revd Ruth Stradling is going to be Team Vicar at St Columba’s in the Christ The King Team Ministry wef 06 November 2025 TBC. Ruth was previously Assistant Curate at Gosforth St Nicholas.
Resignations
The Revd Neil Wilson retired on 12th September 2025 as Chaplain at North Tyneside General Hospital.
Death notices
The Revd Raymond Simpson died on 24 September 2025. Ray previously held the Bishop’s Permission to Officiate (Norham Deanery) until March 2025. A memorial service for Ray will be held on 29th November 2025, at 2pm, at Berwick Parish Church, Berwick-up-Tweed, TD15 1DF