Here is a summary of recent appointments, resignations, retirements and deaths in the Diocese of Newcastle.
Appointments
The Revd Mairi Howell, currently Assistant Curate at Tynemouth Cullercoats St Paul Benefice, will be Team Rector of Willington Team Benefice and Priest in Charge of Wallsend St John Benefice, wef Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
The Revd Anastasia Ruth Tregartha, currently Assistant Curate in the Benefice of Lower Swale (Diocese of
Leeds), is going to be Rector of the Benefice of Upper Coquetdale (Alnwick Deanery), wef Thursday 03 September 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.
Death notice
It is with sadness we announce that Assistant Bishop Rt Revd Geoffrey (Stephen) Pedley recently died at the age of 85. Our prayers are with his widow Mary and their family. The funeral takes place on 16 July at 2pm, at Chollerton Church (7 miles north of Hexham) NE46 4TF.