Companion Link renewed with the Diocese of Botswana
First published on: 30th June 2025On Sunday 29 June 2025, during the Ordination of Deacons service at Newcastle Cathedral, Bishop Helen-Ann and Bishop Metlha signed a new companion agreement.
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Generous Lent donations raise vital funds for children’s charity
First published on: 20th June 2025Bellingham 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.
Lent challenge supports good causes at home and abroad
First published on: 2nd May 2025Generous churchgoers from Holy Cross Fenham gave up unwanted items from their houses during Lent – which will now be donated to charitable causes.
Local schools experience interactive ‘Holy Week in a Morning’
First published on: 10th April 2025During Lent, local school children took part in an engaging morning of hands-on activities to learn more about the events of Holy Week.
Rural Study Day 2025
First published on: 2nd April 2025A group of clergy from our rural parishes recently met at St. Cuthbert’s, Hebron to pray, learn and eat together.
Chris Elder appointed Diocesan Secretary for Diocese of Newcastle
First published on: 24th February 2025The Bishop of Newcastle is delighted to announce that Chris Elder has agreed to be our Diocesan Secretary for an initial period of 12 months to give us stability during a time of change and transition, particularly with the establishment of a new safeguarding team.
Clergy Retreat 2024:Encouraging a subversive imagination
First published on: 19th July 2024This week, Hexham Abbey welcomed licensed clergy from the diocese for a two-day retreat, led by Canon Dr Paula Gooder, Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral.
Bishop Helen-Ann addresses Diocesan Synod
First published on: 15th July 2024Read Bishop Helen-Ann's Presidential Address from Diocesan Synod, held at Newcastle Cathedral on Saturday 13 July.
