On Sunday 17 March, our new Director of Mission and Ministry, the Revd Dr Richard Whaite, was licensed by Bishop Helen-Ann during a service at Newcastle Cathedral, where he was also installed as a Canon of the Cathedral.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Richard Briggs as Principal of the Lindisfarne College of Theology.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Nick Moore as the new Warden of Cranmer Hall.
A special service took place at Newcastle Cathedral as part of a five-day LOUDfence event in support of victims and survivors of church-based abuse.
Bishop Helen-Ann today, 29 February 2024, raised concerns in the House of Lords about the effectiveness of the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords yesterday, 28 February 2024, during the second reading of the Media Bill, where she asked the Government to strengthen language provision in public service broadcasting, particularly Gaelic.
A special service will be held at Newcastle Cathedral next month as part of a five-day LOUDfence event in support of victims and survivors of church-based abuse.
“I am proud to be bishop of a diocese that has pioneered work with victims and survivors.” Bishop Helen-Ann called on General Synod for a decisive response to the Jay Report on safeguarding in the Church of England.
The education of our youngest children took centre stage at a key meeting of church and school leaders in Newcastle and Durham dioceses.
Broomhaugh First School has been graded outstanding – the highest possible rating – for its early years education. Rating the school “good” overall, Ofsted inspectors judged the Riding Mill school to be “outstanding” in the two of four assessment areas – early years provision and personal development of pupils.
The opening weekend of activities to celebrate Hexham Abbey’s 1,350th anniversary has been hailed a resounding success.
A Statement from the Diocese of Newcastle (Church of England) regarding Abdul Ezedi
Bishop Helen-Ann was at Hexham Abbey this weekend as a programme of events to mark its 1,350th anniversary got underway.
People of all ages have joined together for Christingle services across the diocese at Christmas and into the new year.
A statement from Bishop Helen-Ann regarding Living in Love and Faith (1 February 2024).
A year of celebration will get underway this weekend as Hexham Abbey marks its 1,350th anniversary throughout 2024.
Bishop Helen-Ann is pleased to announce that the Revd David Glover has accepted her invitation to be an Honorary Canon of our Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas.
On 26 January, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords debate on the current situation in Ukraine.
Bishop Helen-Ann has thanked everyone who contributed to her Christmas Appeal which has raised £2,217.34 in aid of two charities which make a real difference to people’s lives at Christmas, and at all times of the year.
The ministry of an exciting new youth project in Newcastle Diocese has been commissioned by Bishop Helen-Ann.
A dedicated volunteer in Newcastle Diocese has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to her local community, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Lindisfarne Gospels have been on tour in South Tynedale after a local vicar took a facsimilie of the famous illustrated manuscript to schools, community groups and even a pub in his parish.
A Lay Reader in Newcastle Diocese has become a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to young people and the community.
A church has been celebrating the Ruby anniversary of a building which has served the community for 40 years.
Churches in a North Tyneside community have issued a big thank you after successfully reaching an ambitious Christmas target.
Based on an idea from Slovenia, and now for a second year, Wylam has its very own model Christmas village with Joseph, Mary and Jesus right at its centre.
Pub goers were singing from the same hymn sheet as church representatives during a festive sing-along in North Tyneside.
During the second reading of the Victims and Prisoners Bill on Monday 18 December 2023, Bishop Helen-Ann gave this speech in the House of Lords.
The Revd Tim Mayfield has been announced as the new Acting Bishop’s Adviser on the Environment for Newcastle Diocese.
A church which has evolved with its community over the decades has marked a significant anniversary in 2023.
