Newcastle Diocese

◄ ►

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.

Leap of Faith for Cathedral Chorister

5th November 2025

Jackson, a chorister from Worcester Cathedral, has set himself the challenge of visiting every Anglican Cathedral in England, jumping at each one. Newcastle Cathedral was the 28th cathedral on Jackson’s jumping pilgrimage and was a particularly memorable visit because he was able to persuade the Very Revd Lee Batson to jump with him.

New Non-Residentiary Canons announced

7th November 2025

The Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, is pleased to announce the appointment of new Non-Residentiary Canons at Newcastle Cathedral.

Bishop Helen-Ann takes part in Select Committee for End of Life Bill

6th November 2025

Bishop Helen-Ann is currently taking part in the 13-member House of Lords Select Committee, taking evidence on the safeguarding and procedures in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Watch clips of the discussions here.

Leap of Faith for Cathedral Chorister

New Non-Residentiary Canons announced

Bishop Helen-Ann takes part in Select Committee for End of Life Bill

I am a…

I want to…