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.
Congratulations to our ordinands who will become deacons and priests this Petertide.
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.
In early May, a group from our Diocese were delighted to be able to visit our Link Diocese of Botswana, a relationship which was first established back in 2003.
Generous churchgoers from Holy Cross Fenham gave up unwanted items from their houses during Lent – which will now be donated to charitable causes.
An organist in North Tyneside has finally completed a series of cycle rides to raise vital funds for his local church.
New director to lead enhanced safeguarding team at Newcastle Diocese
A retired priest has spoken of her “hugely rewarding” role with a charity which funds vital work in support of vulnerable people.
Following news of the death of Pope Francis, Bishop Helen-Ann said:
Congratulations to the recipients from the Newcastle Diocese who have been chosen to receive this year’s Maundy Money! His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen will attend the service on 17 April, at Durham Cathedral, where they will present Maundy Money to 152 recipients—76 men and 76 women—honouring their exceptional Christian service and reflecting the King’s age. Read more about some of the inspiring individuals receiving this special Maundy gift.
During Lent, local school children took part in an engaging morning of hands-on activities to learn more about the events of Holy Week.
There are a number of services and events happening across the Diocese of Newcastle during Lent and Easter.
A group of clergy from our rural parishes recently met at St. Cuthbert’s, Hebron to pray, learn and eat together.
Churches in the North Tyne community joined together for a special service to mark World Day of Prayer.
On Thursday 23 March 2025, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords during the second reading of the Employment Rights Bill.
Pupils at a church school in North Shields are urging grown ups to repair or reuse things instead of throwing them away – or if they can’t to recycle where possible.
We were delighted to welcome the Revd Canon Dr Kelly Brown Douglas to our Diocese last week for her installation as Newcastle Cathedral's first Anglican Communion Canon on Sunday.
Based in the Northumberland village of Lowick, Pilgrim Voice is a new group which will soon offer its first production to local audiences.
Bishop Helen-Ann attended the annual National Farmers' Union conference held on Tuesday in Westminster.
The Bishop of Newcastle is delighted to announce that Chris Elder has agreed to be our Diocesan Secretary for an initial period of 12 months to give us stability during a time of change and transition, particularly with the establishment of a new safeguarding team.
An open letter from the Bishop of Newcastle to the Diocese of Newcastle reflecting on General Synod.
Bishop Helen-Ann today led a debate in the House of Lords on the impact of the withdrawal of rural banking services.
An art installation is expected to attract visitors from near and far to a Whitley Bay church later this month
St. Paul's Whitley Bay is reaching out to new audiences after finding success with Sunday evening services.
A rural church near Whitley Bay has hosted a special celebration to mark the completion of a five-year project to provide new facilities.
A singing group based in Newburn Parish that focuses on wellbeing has gone from strength to strength over the past year and is building new relationships between a church and its community.
A statement from Bishop Helen-Ann following last night's Channel 4 News report.
Newcastle Cathedral opened its doors to welcome more than 300 children from schools across the Diocese for its annual Christingle services.
People across the Diocese have been thanked for their generosity during the Bishop's Christmas Appeal.
Gill Booth, the outgoing leader of the diocesan education team has thanked pupils and staff for their hard work and dedication.
