Here is a summary of recent appointments, resignations, retirements and deaths in the Diocese of Newcastle.
Up to 7th August 2025
Appointments
The Revd Elizabeth Brown is now Lead Chaplain, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust wef 30th June 2025.
The Revd Jennifer Joyce-Hood currently Lead Chaplain, Salford Royal Hospital Manchester is going to be Lead Chaplain, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wef 2nd September 2025.
The Revd Canon Dr Sarah Hills currently Vicar, Benefice of Holy Island and Area Dean, Norham is going to be Area Dean, Norham for a second term wef 8th September 2025.
The Revd Richard Cornfield currently Chair and Co-Founder of Soul Food Edinburgh is going to be Vicar of the Benefice of Scremerston, Spittal and Tweedmouth wef 18th September 2025.
The Revd Christopher Webb currently Deputy Warden, Launde Abbey Retreat House is going to be Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Blyth St Cuthbert wef 16th October 2025.
Resignations
The Revd Craig Bentley currently Chaplain, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is moving to RAF Marham wef 15th September 2025.