Inspirational Deaf Church celebrates 150th anniversary
First published on: 12th August 2026A chaplaincy which supports the spiritual and social needs of the Deaf is marking a significant milestone this year.
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Bishop Helen-Ann marks Refugee Week at Seven Bridges Café
First published on: 19th June 2026Bishop Helen-Ann joined the regular Friday communal lunch at The Seven Bridges Café this afternoon as local organisations, volunteers and community members came together to mark the end of Refugee Week and explore how greater collaboration can benefit communities across Newcastle, particularly refugees and people seeking asylum.
A celebration of Indian and Tamil hospitality at Kenton church
First published on: 28th April 2026Three families from the congregation of the Church of the Ascension, Kenton, hosted a memorable cultural evening on Saturday 25 April, inviting guests to explore Indian and Tamil traditions through Virunthombal - the art of hospitality.
Bishop Helen-Ann’s Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod
First published on: 2nd March 2026Members 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.
Two New LGBTQI+ Volunteer Chaplains Commissioned
First published on: 22nd September 2025Yesterday, two new LGBTQI+ Volunteer Chaplains were commissioned during a special Choral Evensong service at Newcastle Cathedral.
LGBTQI+ Lead Chaplain announced for Newcastle Diocese
First published on: 28th October 2024The 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.
Bishop Helen-Ann addresses UK's geographic economic inequality
First published on: 22nd July 2024Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the Economic growth, infrastructure and employment debate in the House of Lords this evening.
Vacancy goes live as part of new LGBTQI+ chaplaincy service in Newcastle Diocese
First published on: 9th July 2024A new chaplaincy service to support the LGBTQI+ community is being established within Newcastle Diocese.
