Newcastle Diocese

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We are the Diocese of Newcastle, proud to be the Church of England's northernmost diocese and framed between the rivers Tyne and Tweed. We have 237 churches serving 169 parishes in 12 deaneries.

From our Street Pastors to our support of Foodbanks, we are at the heart of many projects helping to transform and enhance people's lives in all our urban and rural communities.

We are proud to be one of the largest providers of schools in our region, ensuring our children have the best possible education to give them the brightest start in life.

Bishop Helen-Ann joins conversation on affordable rural housing

9th May 2025

Bishop Helen-Ann was delighted to be invited to speak at the recent conference hosted by English Rural and Action with Communities in Rural England. The event featured a keynote address by HRH The Princess Royal and focused on one of the country’s most overlooked crises – the shortage of affordable housing in rural areas.

A Visit to our Link Diocese of Botswana

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.

Lent challenge supports good causes at home and abroad

2nd May 2025

Generous churchgoers from Holy Cross Fenham gave up unwanted items from their houses during Lent – which will now be donated to charitable causes.

Bishop Helen-Ann joins conversation on affordable rural housing

A Visit to our Link Diocese of Botswana

Lent challenge supports good causes at home and abroad

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