An organist at a North Tyneside church has completed the latest stage of a unique bike ride to raise vital funds for an ambitious fundraising project.
The Revd Anthony O'Grady took his chaplaincy duties with the RNLI a step further when he was invited to become part of his local crew.
On Thursday 18 April, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke during the 'Children in Care' debate in the House of Lords
Bishop Helen-Ann has paid tribute to the work of our emergency services after gaining first-hand experience of front-line policing.
Bishop Helen-Ann has accepted an invitation to become a patron of Newcastle Foodbank – describing the appointment as “a great honour indeed.”
Young people joined together for a time of worship, prayer and pizza as part of an exciting new initiative.
On 7 April, Bishop Helen-Ann was delighted to announce four new Non-Residentiary Canons who will be installed on 23 June 2024 at Newcastle Cathedral during a special service which will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood in the Church of England.
There were two recipients from Newcastle Diocese as Queen Camilla handed out Maundy Money at Worcester Cathedral.
WATCH AGAIN: The Church of England's Easter Day online service this year came from St Mary's Church, Holy Island with the Revd Canon Dr Sarah Hills.
Clergy and lay ministers from across our Diocese gathered together at Newcastle Cathedral on Maundy Thursday morning for Chrism Eucharist. You can read Bishop Helen-Ann's sermon from the service below.
Pupils from a Church of England primary school have been on an interactive ‘Easter Journey’ during Holy Week.
A pre-school has received the highest possible rating of ‘outstanding’ by education watchdog Ofsted.
An organist at a North Tyneside church is set to embark on a unique bike ride to raise vital funds for an ambitious fundraising project.
There are a number of services and events happening across the Diocese of Newcastle during Lent and Easter. Find your closest...
On Sunday 17 March, our new Director of Mission and Ministry, the Revd Dr Richard Whaite, was licensed by Bishop Helen-Ann during a service at Newcastle Cathedral, where he was also installed as a Canon of the Cathedral.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Richard Briggs as Principal of the Lindisfarne College of Theology.
A special service took place at Newcastle Cathedral as part of a five-day LOUDfence event in support of victims and survivors of church-based abuse.
Bishop Helen-Ann today, 29 February 2024, raised concerns in the House of Lords about the effectiveness of the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords yesterday, 28 February 2024, during the second reading of the Media Bill, where she asked the Government to strengthen language provision in public service broadcasting, particularly Gaelic.
A special service will be held at Newcastle Cathedral next month as part of a five-day LOUDfence event in support of victims and survivors of church-based abuse.
“I am proud to be bishop of a diocese that has pioneered work with victims and survivors.” Bishop Helen-Ann called on General Synod for a decisive response to the Jay Report on safeguarding in the Church of England.
The education of our youngest children took centre stage at a key meeting of church and school leaders in Newcastle and Durham dioceses.
Broomhaugh First School has been graded outstanding – the highest possible rating – for its early years education. Rating the school “good” overall, Ofsted inspectors judged the Riding Mill school to be “outstanding” in the two of four assessment areas – early years provision and personal development of pupils.
The opening weekend of activities to celebrate Hexham Abbey’s 1,350th anniversary has been hailed a resounding success.
A Statement from the Diocese of Newcastle (Church of England) regarding Abdul Ezedi
Bishop Helen-Ann was at Hexham Abbey this weekend as a programme of events to mark its 1,350th anniversary got underway.
People of all ages have joined together for Christingle services across the diocese at Christmas and into the new year.
A statement from Bishop Helen-Ann regarding Living in Love and Faith (1 February 2024).
A year of celebration will get underway this weekend as Hexham Abbey marks its 1,350th anniversary throughout 2024.
Bishop Helen-Ann is pleased to announce that the Revd David Glover has accepted her invitation to be an Honorary Canon of our Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas.
