News - Newcastle Diocese

Bishop Mark attends ordination of first women priests in Diocese of Botswana

First published on: 28th May 2026

On 17 May, Bishop Mark attended the ordination of the first women priests in our Link Diocese of Botswana. Below, he offers a brief reflection on this momentous occasion.

Companion Link renewed with the Diocese of Botswana

First published on: 30th June 2025

On Sunday 29 June 2025, during the Ordination of Deacons service at Newcastle Cathedral, Bishop Helen-Ann and Bishop Metlha signed a new companion agreement.

Friendship agreement renewed with Diocese of Møre

First published on: 5th June 2025

At the end of May, a small group from our Diocese were delighted to be able to visit our Link Diocese of Møre in Norway, to renew a friendship agreement which was first established back in 2000.

A Visit to our Link Diocese of Botswana

First published on: 8th May 2025

In early May, a group from our Diocese were delighted to be able to visit our Link Diocese of Botswana, a relationship which was first established back in 2003.