Bishop Helen-Ann is currently taking part in the 13-member House of Lords Select Committee, taking evidence on the safeguarding and procedures in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Watch clips of the discussions here.
Bishop Helen-Ann has been appointed to the House of Lords select committee examining Private Member's Bill on 'assisted dying'.
On Saturday 27 September, the local community gathered together at Duke’s Secondary School to welcome and celebrate two new ministries within the Diocese - the Revd Allison Harding as Pioneer Minister, and Jon Wright as Youth and Children’s Enabler with Beyond Youth.
A former vicar of Berwick had the honour of attending The King's Annual Scottish Garden party this year.
Yesterday, two new LGBTQI+ Volunteer Chaplains were commissioned during a special Choral Evensong service at Newcastle Cathedral.
On Sunday 14 September, Newcastle Cathedral hosted a service to mark the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant, reaffirming the Diocese of Newcastle’s commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families.
On 12 September 2025, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke during the Second Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Read the full speech (below) or watch (above).
Hexham Abbey has announced a six-week programme of events to accompany a renowned exhibition which will take place there this autumn.
A tasty initiative at Holy Saviour Sugley is using food as a way of reaching out to people and supporting them – just as Jesus loved to do.
An ongoing project to upgrade facilities at a mid-century church is improving its ability to support the wider community.
A historic church is embarking on an ambitious project, which will ensure it serves the community for generations to come.
Bishop Helen-Ann spoke during the second reading of the Universal Credit Bill on 22 July 2025.
Children at Holy Trinity CofE School in Berwick have been learning about the rich history of their school, which is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year.
Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University recently welcomed Bishop Helen-Ann to an event focusing on driving inclusive growth in the North East social economy.
St Francis' Church, High Heaton, has become the 100th gold awarded Eco Church in England and Wales.
Bellingham Deanery Lent Collection raises £3,582 for Children North-East, a charity which helps transform the lives of babies, young people and families across our region.
The Bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley, and Bishop of Manchester, David Walker respond to the Chancellor's statement on the Comprehensive Spending Review.
On 13 May 2025, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke on proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill during the Committee Stage in the House of Lords. Read her full speech below.
Generous churchgoers from Holy Cross Fenham gave up unwanted items from their houses during Lent – which will now be donated to charitable causes.
New director to lead enhanced safeguarding team at Newcastle Diocese
A retired priest has spoken of her “hugely rewarding” role with a charity which funds vital work in support of vulnerable people.
Congratulations to the recipients from the Newcastle Diocese who have been chosen to receive this year’s Maundy Money! His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen will attend the service on 17 April, at Durham Cathedral, where they will present Maundy Money to 152 recipients—76 men and 76 women—honouring their exceptional Christian service and reflecting the King’s age. Read more about some of the inspiring individuals receiving this special Maundy gift.
During Lent, local school children took part in an engaging morning of hands-on activities to learn more about the events of Holy Week.
On Thursday 23 March 2025, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords during the second reading of the Employment Rights Bill.
Pupils at a church school in North Shields are urging grown ups to repair or reuse things instead of throwing them away – or if they can’t to recycle where possible.
Based in the Northumberland village of Lowick, Pilgrim Voice is a new group which will soon offer its first production to local audiences.
Bishop Helen-Ann today led a debate in the House of Lords on the impact of the withdrawal of rural banking services.
An art installation is expected to attract visitors from near and far to a Whitley Bay church later this month
St. Paul's Whitley Bay is reaching out to new audiences after finding success with Sunday evening services.
A rural church near Whitley Bay has hosted a special celebration to mark the completion of a five-year project to provide new facilities.
