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A message to our Muslim communities following the New Zealand terror attacks

First published on: 15th March 2019

The Right Reverend Christine Hardman, Bishop of Newcastle, has issued this open letter to our Muslim communities following the terrible terror attacks in New Zealand. The letter can be seen below, or by clicking here.


International Women's Day 2019

First published on: 8th March 2019

The Bishop of Newcastle is among 50 women listed as some of the most inspiring in the North East.International Women's Day represents an opportunity for us to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women across the worl


Anti-Semitism: Our Problem?

First published on: 4th February 2019

Anti-Semitism is again headline news. As Christians, as reconcilers, as people working for peace in the world, it is vital that we are equipped to help and support our Jewish friends and neighbours. In late January the Diocesan Committee for Interfai


Bamburgh church hosts royal visit

First published on: 16th January 2019

Princess Anne Princess Anne visited St Aidans Church, Bamburgh as part of a tour marking the heroism of Grace Darling.HRH Princess Royal holds the title of Master of Trinity House, the official lighthouse of the UK


Service to mark start of salmon fishing season

First published on: 11th February 2019

On a cold but beautiful February morning, on the banks of the River Tweed, the Revd Rob Kelsey announces: When the time comes for me to stand in the river, if I appear to be walking on the water, thats because Im standing on the ice!This was the annu


New Rector of Hexham appointed

First published on: 28th January 2020

The Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Christine Hardman has appointed the Reverend Canon David Glover as the new Rector of Hexham.David, who is currently Rector at Holy Trinity in Washington, succeeds Canon Dr Dagmar Winter who left her ro


National Lottery grant success for Bamburgh

First published on: 11th February 2019

Accessing Aidan, a remarkable partnership project to develop the crypt of St Aidans Church, Bamburgh into a beautiful interpretation space, has been awarded a grant of 355,600 by the National Lottery.Made possible by National Lottery players, the gra


Bishops, MPs and civic leaders gather for Dean's installation

First published on: 20th October 2018

Hundreds gathered at Newcastle Cathedral this weekend as the Venerable Geoff Miller was installed as Dean of Newcastle.Geoff, 62, was previously Archdeacon of Northumberland before being appointed Dean earlier this year. The special service took plac


Towards A Safer Church: DBS and training

First published on: 6th March 2019

Within the safeguarding team based at Church House we are fortunate to have Ruth OHagan who is the DBS Administrator for the DioceseShe can help with any queries you might have about who is eligible for a DBS check and provide guidance as to what lev


Grant joy for Blanchland Abbey

First published on: 21st February 2019

Blanchland Community Development Organisation has scooped a grant of more than 40,000 to fund the first stage of an ambitious plan for its abbey. The group has been awarded 41,200 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of its Resilient Heritag




Ordinations 2018

First published on: 2nd July 2018


Some Questions ~ Towards a Safer Church

First published on: 20th June 2018

Safeguarding whilst Out and About Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do and it is the responsibility of all of us. We are approaching the time when groups may be going out and about over the summer. Whether you are on a day visit, a r


Reopening of church buildings for public worship in Newcastle Diocese

First published on: 21st July 2020

Please see below a joint statement from the Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Christine Hardman and the Bishop of Berwick, the Right Reverend Mark Tanner


Jack Charlton RIP

First published on: 21st July 2020

The Right Reverend Christine Hardman, Bishop of Newcastle, today issued this statement following the sad news of the death of Jack Charlton.


Archdeacon of Lindisfarne to become next Dean of Derby

First published on: 21st July 2020

The Archdeacon of Lindisfarne, the Venerable Peter Robinson is to leave his role in the â?¦

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