General Synod: Bishop Helen-Ann says rural communities must not be forgotten
First published on: 11th July 2023Bishop of Newcastle calls for our rural communities not to be forgotten in debates about Climate Emergency.
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MBE honour for priest who founded charity which supports ex-offenders
First published on: 5th July 2023The Revd Fiona Sample, CEO of The Oswin Project, has reflected on the honour, after being awarded the MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list for 2023.
Schools looking strong with great outcomes for our children
First published on: 4th July 2023That’s the reassuring message from Diocesan Director of Education (DDE) Paul Rickeard, at the midway point of an exceptional year.
Priest and Deacon Ordinations Petertide 2023
First published on: 1st July 2023Today, Bishop Helen-Ann ordained seven priests in a service at Newcastle Cathedral.
Mystery pre-war Bible - helping police find its rightful owner
First published on: 29th June 2023Police are trying to reunite a fascinating Bible with its rightful owner.
Nominations open for National Church Awards
First published on: 29th June 2023Churches across the Diocese are being invited to enter nominations for this year's National Church Awards.
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Faiths join together with Ukrainian families for peace vigil
First published on: 29th June 2023Church communities joined together for a vigil to pray for peace in Ukraine and across the world.
Sarah makes a success of social work placement
First published on: 28th June 2023Sarah White (pictured) became our first social work student when she joined the Diocesan safeguarding team at the end of January.
A trip down musical memory lane for school’s 60th anniversary
First published on: 22nd June 2023Education in the village dates back to the 17th century, when children were taught within the porch at St Andrew’s Church. A purpose-built school was constructed during Victorian times and opened in 1852, before the school moved into its current building 60 years ago in 1953.
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New vicar feels very much at home in Alnwick
First published on: 21st June 2023The Revd Christian Mitchell, who prefers to be known as Mitch, first visited the historic town and surrounding areas back in 2016.
Lindisfarne’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2023
First published on: 19th June 2023Revd Dr David Bryan, Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology, gives his account of this year's memorable visit.
Holy Trinity reaches out to community with key summer events
First published on: 15th June 2023It's a busy summer for Holy Trinity Church, Jesmond as they host two of their biggest events of the year, hoping to engage with their local community.
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Revd Sheila takes the bus for 400-mile fundraising journey
First published on: 14th June 2023The Revd Sheila Auld, 85, who is assistant priest at St Gabriel’s Church in Heaton, arrived at her final destination on Sunday (11th June), at the home of her sister Elsie Watson in Chichester, where they celebrated with a glass of wine.
Petertide Ordinations 2023
First published on: 7th June 2023Congratulations to our ten ordinands who will become deacons and priests this Petertide. Learn more about them and their journeys to ordination...
A Festival of Fire at Heddon-on-the-Wall
First published on: 25th May 2023A partnership between a group of churches in Heddon-on-the-Wall and local school, St. Andrew’s CE Primary, has resulted in a very special celebration for Pentecost – a ‘Festival of Fire’ which brought nearly 200 members of the local community together.
Rev’d Sheila takes the bus for charity
First published on: 19th May 2023At the grand age of 85 years old, Revd Sheila Auld, assistant priest at St. Gabriel’s Heaton has taken on an unusual challenge to raise money for a charity close to her heart.
Drawing inspiration from the word of God
First published on: 18th May 2023Illuminating the Word of God will take place during the summer months.
Bishop Helen-Ann's first Presidential Address at Diocesan Synod
First published on: 15th May 2023On Saturday 13 May 2023, Bishop Helen-Ann gave her first Presidential Address to Newcastle’s Diocesan Synod, held at Newcastle Cathedral.
Independent Learning Lessons Review - Late Trevor Devamanikkam
First published on: 13th May 2023A response from the Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley
Newcastle Diocese celebrates the Coronation
First published on: 9th May 2023Churches and schools across Newcastle Diocese celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III with a range of special services and community events.
A tribute to Canon Frank Dexter
First published on: 9th May 2023With the death of Canon Frank Dexter on 13th April, the Diocese and the wider Church has lost a wise and faithful servant and steward of the mysteries of God.
Churches needed to commemorate Firefighters' Memorial Day
First published on: 28th April 2023A minute silence to mark Firefighters’ Memorial Day on 4 May 2023 will take place from 12pm at fire stations across the Diocese of Newcastle
Bishop Helen-Ann's Service of Inauguration
First published on: 24th April 2023Around a thousand people gathered at Newcastle Cathedral on Saturday 22nd April to celebrate the inauguration of the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley as the 13th Bishop of Newcastle.
A Message from Bishop Helen-Ann
First published on: 21st April 2023As she comes into her new role as Bishop of Newcastle, Bishop Helen-Ann addresses the people of Newcastle Diocese.
Digital Giving Project provides contactless equipment for churches
First published on: 24th March 2023Ambitious new Digital Giving Project, which thanks to funding from the Archbishop’s Council, has provided free equipment to enable contactless donations to be made in 30 churches across the Diocese.
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Bishop Helen-Ann on board as new Metro train unveiled
First published on: 24th March 2023Bishop Helen-Ann was delighted to have the opportunity to hop on board one of the brand new fleet of Stadler Tyne and Wear trains, which will enter service later this year.
Bishop Helen-Ann pays homage to the King
First published on: 10th March 2023This week, Bishop Helen-Ann took another step in her journey as the new Bishop of Newcastle, paying homage to His Majesty the King.
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Vicar thanks campaign supporters after fishing is protected on Holy Island
First published on: 2nd March 2023The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced it will not be pressing ahead with plans for the island to become a designated Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA).
Solar panels go up as church commits to a greener future
First published on: 28th February 2023Solar panels have been installed at a Newcastle church as it bids to help tackle climate change and commit to a greener future.
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Bishop Mark to rededicate stolen Calvary Cross after safe return and restoration
First published on: 27th February 2023The Bishop of Berwick will rededicate a stolen crucifix after it was returned and restored to its former glory.
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