“I am proud to be bishop of a diocese that has pioneered work with victims and survivors.” Bishop Helen-Ann called on General Synod for a decisive response to the Jay Report on safeguarding in the Church of England.
The education of our youngest children took centre stage at a key meeting of church and school leaders in Newcastle and Durham dioceses.
Broomhaugh First School has been graded outstanding – the highest possible rating – for its early years education. Rating the school “good” overall, Ofsted inspectors judged the Riding Mill school to be “outstanding” in the two of four assessment areas – early years provision and personal development of pupils.
The opening weekend of activities to celebrate Hexham Abbey’s 1,350th anniversary has been hailed a resounding success.
A Statement from the Diocese of Newcastle (Church of England) regarding Abdul Ezedi
Bishop Helen-Ann was at Hexham Abbey this weekend as a programme of events to mark its 1,350th anniversary got underway.
People of all ages have joined together for Christingle services across the diocese at Christmas and into the new year.
A statement from Bishop Helen-Ann regarding Living in Love and Faith (1 February 2024).
A year of celebration will get underway this weekend as Hexham Abbey marks its 1,350th anniversary throughout 2024.
Bishop Helen-Ann is pleased to announce that the Revd David Glover has accepted her invitation to be an Honorary Canon of our Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas.
On 26 January, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords debate on the current situation in Ukraine.
Bishop Helen-Ann has thanked everyone who contributed to her Christmas Appeal which has raised £2,217.34 in aid of two charities which make a real difference to people’s lives at Christmas, and at all times of the year.
The ministry of an exciting new youth project in Newcastle Diocese has been commissioned by Bishop Helen-Ann.
A dedicated volunteer in Newcastle Diocese has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to her local community, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Lindisfarne Gospels have been on tour in South Tynedale after a local vicar took a facsimilie of the famous illustrated manuscript to schools, community groups and even a pub in his parish.
A Lay Reader in Newcastle Diocese has become a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to young people and the community.
A church has been celebrating the Ruby anniversary of a building which has served the community for 40 years.
Churches in a North Tyneside community have issued a big thank you after successfully reaching an ambitious Christmas target.
Based on an idea from Slovenia, and now for a second year, Wylam has its very own model Christmas village with Joseph, Mary and Jesus right at its centre.
Pub goers were singing from the same hymn sheet as church representatives during a festive sing-along in North Tyneside.
During the second reading of the Victims and Prisoners Bill on Monday 18 December 2023, Bishop Helen-Ann gave this speech in the House of Lords.
The Revd Tim Mayfield has been announced as the new Acting Bishop’s Adviser on the Environment for Newcastle Diocese.
A church which has evolved with its community over the decades has marked a significant anniversary in 2023.
A new noticeboard has been installed outside a North Shields Church.
This morning the House of Bishops voted to commend the ‘Prayers of Love and Faith’ for use in regular public worship services.
Bishop Helen-Ann has launched the Bishop’s Christmas Appeal in aid of the West End Refugee Service and the Farming Community Network.
This Advent, Newcastle Cathedral will host a series of festive activities inspired by St Nicholas, the holy figure who inspired Santa Claus and to whom the Cathedral is dedicated.
A book has been launched in memory of a man who dedicated many years of service to Newcastle Diocese.
Churches in a North Tyneside community are doing their bit to enhance the Christmas experience for local children. St John’s Church in Percy Main and St Peter’s, Balkwell, are putting together educational packs, which will be handed out to school pupils in the parish.
This Advent / Christmas season, we have decided to create our own Advent Calendar with daily reflections from a range of different people across the Diocese.
