Here is a summary of recent appointments, resignations, retirements and deaths in the Diocese of Newcastle.
The following clergy changes are up to 29 April 2026.
Appointments
Revd Linda Elizabeth Hunter, becomes Associate Priest of Slaley, Healey and Whittonstall Benefice, wef. 01-May-2026, in addition to being Associate Priest at Corbridge with Halton and Newton Hall Benefice.
Revd Canon Dr David John Kennedy, becomes Associate Priest of Slaley, Healey and Whittonstall Benefice, wef. 01-May-2026, in addition to being Vicar of Corbridge with Halton and Newton Hall Benefice.
Revd (Fr) Tristan Ainsley Meares, currently Assistant Curate in the Diocese of Blackburn, becomes Priest in Charge of Wallsend St Peter and St Luke Benefice (Tynemouth Deanery), wef. 07-May-2026.
Revd Helen Young, currently Assistant Curate at Balkwell and Percy Main Benefice, becomes Vicar of Bedlington, Cambois and Sleekburn Benefice, wef. 08-Jul-2026.
Clergy PTOs
Revd Ian Chadwick has relinquished his Clergy PTO, wef. 17-Feb-2026.
Revd Fraser Dyer has been granted Clergy PTO, wef 24-Mar-2026.
Revd John Maddock-Lyon has been granted a renewed Clergy PTO, wef. 24-Mar-2026.
Revd Marion Penfold has been granted Clergy PTO, wef. 23-Mar-2026.
Revd Jo Trickey has been granted Clergy PTO, wef. 24-Mar-2026.
Revd (Squadron Leader) Christopher (Kit) Walker has been granted Clergy PTO wef. 14-Feb-2026 and continues as Chaplain at RAF Boulmer.
Revd Diane Whittaker has been granted a renewed Clergy PTO, wef. 25-Mar-2026.
Readers
Mrs Sheena Hewitt begins her Reader Ministry at Holy Trinity and St Mary in Berwick-upon-Tweed, wef. 21-Mar-2026, following a period of retirement from ministry.