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Bishop Helen-Ann’s Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod

First published on: 2nd March 2026

Members of Synod, I begin these remarks by formally offering a sincere welcome to Alan Smith, the First Church Estates Commissioner, who is spending the weekend with us. Alan, you are very welcome here, to the Church of England’s most northerly diocese, and we hope this visit will be the first of many.

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Two New LGBTQI+ Volunteer Chaplains Commissioned

First published on: 22nd September 2025

Yesterday, two new LGBTQI+ Volunteer Chaplains were commissioned during a special Choral Evensong service at Newcastle Cathedral.

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LGBTQI+ Lead Chaplain announced for Newcastle Diocese

First published on: 28th October 2024

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.

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Bishop Helen-Ann addresses UK's geographic economic inequality

First published on: 22nd July 2024

Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the Economic growth, infrastructure and employment debate in the House of Lords this evening.

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Vacancy goes live as part of new LGBTQI+ chaplaincy service in Newcastle Diocese

First published on: 9th July 2024

A new chaplaincy service to support the LGBTQI+ community is being established within Newcastle Diocese.

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