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Bishop Helen-Ann's Confirmation of Election Service

First published on: 6th February 2023

The Archbishop of York, the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell confirmed election of the Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley as Bishop of Newcastle during a service at York Minster on Friday 3 February 2023.

New role for Diocesan Director of Education

First published on: 2nd February 2023

Exciting times lie ahead for education in our Diocese as a key figure prepares to move from one high profile role into another.

Artwork loan offer via Newcastle Cathedral

First published on: 1st February 2023

A sculptural art piece, Legacy, by Roberta Fulford, is currently on loan to Newcastle Cathedral and will be on display until Easter 2023.

Schools join together for Christingle Service at Newcastle Cathedral

First published on: 27th January 2023

On Thursday 26 January, eight primary schools joined together for a Christingle service at Newcastle Cathedral.

New parish newsletter reaches out into church’s rural community

First published on: 25th January 2023

St Cuthbert’s Church at Haydon Bridge launches traditional paper newsletter to reach their wider community

Archbishop of York event Step Forward supports young people considering ministry

First published on: 25th January 2023

Step Forward is for anyone aged 18 to 30 who is wondering whether God might be calling them to ministry in the Church of England.

Newcastle Cathedral welcomes new Interim Dean

First published on: 23rd January 2023

At a service of Choral Evensong held at Newcastle Cathedral on Sunday 22 January 2023, the Very Reverend Dr Jane Hedges was commissioned as Interim Dean of Newcastle.

Off to a ‘Good’ Start - Castle School celebrates its first ever Ofsted rating

First published on: 19th January 2023

Castle School, part of Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust (NCEAT), has achieved ‘Good’ in its Ofsted report

Churches and communities pull together to provide hot food and warm space

First published on: 13th January 2023

In October 2022, volunteers launched a Warm Hub in Embleton’s Parish Room and members of the local community now gather every Monday for soup, crusty bread and friendship.

Warm Spaces in our Diocese

First published on: 5th January 2023

With the ongoing cost of living crisis and temperatures plummeting over the winter period, many of our churches are offering warm spaces for their communities. Find your nearest warm space in the list below.

Children play their part in Christmas story with new face for Mary

First published on: 22nd December 2022

Children raise money to repair a stained glass window in Throckley.

Wylam community builds model village

First published on: 20th December 2022

Based on an idea that has come all the way from Slovenia, Wylam now has its very own model village with Joseph, Mary and Jesus at its centre.

Appointment of Interim Dean of Newcastle

First published on: 19th December 2022

Following the retirement of the Very Reverend Geoff Miller, the Right Revd Mark Wroe, Acting Bishop of Newcastle, is delighted to announce that he has appointed the Very Reverend Dr Jane Hedges as Interim Dean of Newcastle.

Christmas Services 2022

First published on: 9th December 2022

There are a number of services and events happening across the Diocese of Newcastle this Christmas

Bishop Mark blesses refurbished school building

First published on: 29th November 2022

The Bishop of Berwick officially reopened Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School on 24 November, after significant investment updating and extending the 100-year-old building to ensure it is fit for purpose for many years to come.

Bishop Mark launches Christmas Appeal

First published on: 25th November 2022

Bishop Mark has launched the Bishop’s Christmas Appeal in aid of Walking With and the West End Refugee Service, local charities who support asylum seekers and refugees.

Service of Farewell for the Very Revd Geoff Miller

First published on: 22nd November 2022

The Very Revd Geoff Miller bid farewell as Dean of Newcastle at a Service of Leave Taking and Farewell at Newcastle Cathedral on Sunday 20 November 2022.

Farewell to the Dean of Newcastle

First published on: 18th November 2022

As we prepare to say farewell to the Very Revd Geoff Miller, he reflects on his time as Dean of Newcastle.

Morpeth Parish experiences Ubuntu in Botswana

First published on: 18th November 2022

Earlier this month, 11 members of the Parish of Morpeth embarked on a long-awaited visit to our Link Diocese in Botswana.

Conference Brings Message of Hope for Rural Churches as Project Draws to a Close

First published on: 16th November 2022

We were so pleased to welcome over 80 people to St Bartholomew’s, Kirkwhelpington to celebrate and share the work of the Rural Churches for Everyone (RCfE) project, on 9 November.

Remembrance Day Services 2022

First published on: 7th November 2022

Services and events marking Remembrance Sunday will take place across the diocese this weekend.

Bishop Helen-Ann Tours Newcastle Diocese

First published on: 25th October 2022

On 20 October 2022, Downing Street announced the appointment of the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, currently Bishop of Ripon, as the next Bishop of Newcastle. Bishop Helen-Ann and her husband, Myles, spent the day touring the Diocese.

Bishop Helen-Ann to be the thirteenth Bishop of Newcastle

First published on: 19th October 2022

Downing Street has announced the appointment of the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, currently Bishop of Ripon, as the next Bishop of Newcastle. The appointment was approved by Her Late Majesty The Queen.

Tree planting at Duke’s Secondary School