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 responds to proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill

14th May 2025

On 13 May 2025, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke on proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill during the Committee Stage in the House of Lords. Read her full speech below.

Meet our Ordinands 2025

13th May 2025

Congratulations to our ordinands who will become deacons and priests this Petertide.

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.

Bishop Helen-Ann responds to proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill

Meet our Ordinands 2025

Bishop Helen-Ann joins conversation on affordable rural housing

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