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.

Revd Canon Dr Jennifer Cooper to be next Canon Chancellor of St Albans Cathedral

8th March 2026

The Acting Bishop of St Albans has announced today that The Revd Canon Dr Jennifer Cooper, currently Director of Initial Ministerial Education (IME) in the dioceses of Newcastle and Durham, is to be the next Canon Chancellor of St Albans Cathedral.

Bishop of Newcastle welcomes kinship carer payment plan

3rd March 2026

The Bishop of Newcastle has welcomed a new government scheme for kinship carers in the North East.

Bishop Helen-Ann’s Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod

2nd March 2026

Members 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.

Revd Canon Dr Jennifer Cooper to be next Canon Chancellor of St Albans Cathedral

Bishop of Newcastle welcomes kinship carer payment plan

Bishop Helen-Ann’s Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod

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