On Friday 6 December, a wonderful service took place at Newcastle Cathedral as six new Non-Residentiary Canons were installed at Newcastle Cathedral during the Patronal Festival of St. Nicholas.
Bishop Helen-Ann is delighted to launch her Christmas Appeal for 2024 – in aid of Love Grace - Handbag Appeal.
The village of Blanchland is gearing up to celebrate the history of its 12th century abbey at a special event this weekend.
The Bishop of Newcastle, Rt Revd Helen-Ann Hartley, is pleased to announce that she has appointed six new Non-Residentiary (Honorary) Canons of Newcastle Cathedral.
This coming Sunday is designated as ‘Safeguarding Sunday’.
It is right that Archbishop Justin has resigned. This resignation does not solve the Church’s profound failure over safeguarding and the ongoing trauma caused to victims and survivors of church related abuse nor does it excuse others whose neglect of their duties is exposed by the Makin report.
On Monday 11 November, Bishop Helen-Ann responded to the Government's Autumn Budget during a debate in the House of Lords, addressing the impact on child poverty, farming and connectivity. Full speech included.
Please find below a statement from the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Newcastle.
St. James' and St Basil's Church, which is a community hub as well as a place of worship, has undergone its biggest upgrade of facilities since it opened 93 years ago.
After spending several months kneading the purr-fect campaign, the UK’s paw-litical cats, including Bishop Helen-Ann's cat, Ebba, have officially launched their bid to become Britain’s meow-st influential feline in Purr Minister 2024, a competition organised by leading animal welfare charity Battersea.
On 31 October 2024, Bishop Helen-Ann took part in the debate on 'The contribution of the community and voluntary sector to society across the United Kingdom'. You can read her full speech below.
On 31 October 2024, Bishop Helen-Ann took part in the debate on 'The contribution of science and technology to the UK economy' in the House of Lords. You can read her full speech below.
Children and teenagers are playing an active role in the life of a Newcastle church – from reading the liturgy and leading prayers, to conducting Bible-themed puppet shows.
Street Pastors Newcastle plays a vital role in keeping people safe while they enjoy a night out in the bustling city centre on Friday and Saturday nights. A dedicated team of trained volunteers from local churches is on the lookout for new members.
On Monday 28 October, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords debate on freedom of religious belief in South Asia.
The Bishop of Newcastle is pleased to announce that the Reverend Emma Duff has been appointed to lead our chaplaincy service for LGBTQI+ communities within Newcastle Diocese.
Bishop Mark led a service of blessing for the recently installed solar panels on the roof of Berwick Parish Church, following the completion of an exciting project.
An exciting project to transform a church into a state-of-the-art youth and community hub is beginning to take shape.
School children to be joined by the Duke of Northumberland, Archdeacon of Lindisfarne and Mayor of Alnwick as they celebrate the renaming of 177 year old primary school in Alnwick.
A new Diocesan Director of Education (DDE) to serve Church of England schools across both Newcastle and Durham dioceses has been appointed.
Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday 28 September at St Mary's Church, Monkseaton. Here is Bishop Helen-Ann's Presidential Address.
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.
A joint statement from Bishop Helen-Ann and Bishop Mark
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.
The Revd Dr Richard Briggs has been licensed as the new Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology.
Many people across Newcastle Diocese played their part in this year’s highly successful Great North Run.
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.
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.
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.
It’s all systems go for Bishop Helen-Ann as she continues her preparations for this year’s Great North Run.
