On Friday 17 July, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords in support of Baroness Hamwee's ‘Conduct of Undercover Policing and Surveillance Operatives' Bill. During her speech, Bishop Helen-Ann also paid tribute to PC Jess Turnbull of Northumberland Police. Read the full speech below or watch above.
On Friday 17 July, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in support of Lord Alton of Liverpool’s ‘Genocide Determination’ Bill. Read her full speech below or watch it above.
Young people from Duke's Secondary School marked the successful completion of their Growing Young Leaders course with a memorable trip to London on Tuesday 14th July, visiting the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.
On Thursday 16 July, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords during the debate on the Government's record on education, employment and welfare since 2024.
The House of Lords today debated the effectiveness of partnership working between prisons and local housing authorities in preventing homelessness and rough sleeping among prisoners released early.
Tuesday 7 July 2026 saw a milestone moment for the Church of Our Lady, Seaton, as the church bell, thought to date to 1490, was returned to its home in the bell tower after a programme of repair and conservation.
Hexham Abbey gains support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for plans to protect and share its heritage asset of international significance
Life in all its fullness: a renewed vision for the Diocese of Newcastle
A skydiving vicar has raised more than £2,500 for church and community funds after taking to the skies for the first time.
Over the weekend of Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June 2026, four new priests and two new deacons were ordained by Bishop Mark and Bishop Helen-Ann respectively during services at Newcastle Cathedral.
More than 930 people attended events hosted by Holy Trinity Jesmond during this year's Jesmond Community Festival, as the church opened its doors to the wider community through a month-long programme of activities.
This week, 500 Y4 and Y6 pupils from 16 different schools have been welcomed to Newcastle Cathedral for leavers’ services as they prepare to transition to new schools.
Bishop Helen-Ann joined the regular Friday communal lunch at The Seven Bridges Café this afternoon as local organisations, volunteers and community members came together to mark the end of Refugee Week and explore how greater collaboration can benefit communities across Newcastle, particularly refugees and people seeking asylum.
Bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley's response following the Church of England's apology for its role in post-war historical adoption practices and support for those affected.
A local church is celebrating the success of a recent blood donation session that not only helped support the NHS but also highlighted the important role church buildings can play at the heart of their communities.
With the support of hospital chaplain Lloyd Brown and staff on the palliative care unit, a heartfelt blessing was arranged at Pat’s bedside, creating a treasured memory for the whole family.
Two prominent local figures, Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley and Paul Hanson, have been appointed as the independent chairs of the neighbourhood boards that will oversee how £40 million of community funding is spent in Newcastle.
New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year – and you are invited to stand as a candidate.
A group of young people from across south-east Northumberland enjoyed an unforgettable two-night residential at Seahouses Hostel, combining outdoor adventure, friendship, faith exploration and personal reflection in some of the county’s most beautiful locations.
On 17 May, Bishop Mark attended the ordination of the first women priests in our Link Diocese of Botswana. Below, he offers a brief reflection on this momentous occasion.
Following the King’s Speech which marked a new parliamentary year, on Thursday 14 May, Bishop Helen-Ann took part in a debate in the House of Lords on 'Economic Growth, Trade and EU Partnership'.
Petertide ordinations will take place on Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June at Newcastle Cathedral with four people being ordained as priests and two as deacons.
Following the devastating attack which took place against the Jewish community in Golders Green yesterday, Bishop Helen-Ann has issued the following statement.
Three families from the congregation of the Church of the Ascension, Kenton, hosted a memorable cultural evening on Saturday 25 April, inviting guests to explore Indian and Tamil traditions through Virunthombal - the art of hospitality.
“Where questions of life, death, care and conscience are so closely intertwined, the quality of our scrutiny is not a procedural detail - it is a moral necessity.” Earlier today, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke during the final day of the Committee Stage for the End of Life Bill in the House of Lords, warning that it would be irresponsible to allow it to move forward until questions raised have been answered more fully and insisting that end of life care must be marked by compassion, clarity and a steadfast commitment to protect the vulnerable.
The Revd Stephanie Keates, Priest in Charge at St Aidan Billy Mill and St Hilda Marden with Preston Grange, will take on the Great North 10k in Newcastle, in July.
Church volunteers in Cramlington are playing their part in supporting those in need in their local community.
On Wednesday 25 March, the Installation of the Most Revd and Right Hon Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury took place at Canterbury Cathedral.
“The rate of preventable deaths amongst those with learning disabilities is double that of the general population.” This afternoon, Bishop Helen-Ann took part in a short debate in the House of Lords, calling for urgent action to tackle health inequalities. “This is about accessing the right care at the right time, with appropriate reasonable adjustments in place.”
Bishop Helen-Ann supported Amendments 171A and 174A during Day 12 of the Committee Stage of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill which would ensure advocates for women at risk of coercion. Bishop Helen-Ann also highlighted the importance of addressing language and communication barriers in sensitive end-of-life conversations.
