On 12 September 2025, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke during the Second Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Read the full speech (below) or watch (above).
Hexham Abbey has announced a six-week programme of events to accompany a renowned exhibition which will take place there this autumn.
We have been made aware that our DBS administrator, APCS has encountered a data breach.
Our LGBTQI+ Chaplaincy is delighted to announce the appointment of two volunteer chaplains, Izzy McDonald-Booth and David Casati.
Bishop Helen-Ann spoke during the second reading of the Universal Credit Bill on 22 July 2025.
Children at Holy Trinity CofE School in Berwick have been learning about the rich history of their school, which is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year.
A tasty initiative at Holy Saviour Sugley is using food as a way of reaching out to people and supporting them – just as Jesus loved to do.
An ongoing project to upgrade facilities at a mid-century church is improving its ability to support the wider community.
A historic church is embarking on an ambitious project, which will ensure it serves the community for generations to come.
Following the launch of Beyond Youth in 2023, last year the team introduced Be Real, where young people have the opportunity to explore faith together.
Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University recently welcomed Bishop Helen-Ann to an event focusing on driving inclusive growth in the North East social economy.
On Sunday 29 June, five new deacons were ordained by Bishop Helen-Ann during a service at Newcastle Cathedral.
St Francis' Church, High Heaton, has become the 100th gold awarded Eco Church in England and Wales.
On Sunday 29 June 2025, during the Ordination of Deacons service at Newcastle Cathedral, Bishop Helen-Ann and Bishop Metlha signed a new companion agreement.
Huge congratulations to five of our new priests ordained at Newcastle Cathedral earlier today. The service was led by Bishop Mark.
Bellingham Deanery Lent Collection raises £3,582 for Children North-East, a charity which helps transform the lives of babies, young people and families across our region.
This week, we have had the privilege of welcoming school leavers to Newcastle Cathedral as they prepare to transition to their next school.
The Bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley, and Bishop of Manchester, David Walker respond to the Chancellor's statement on the Comprehensive Spending Review.
At the end of May, a small group from our Diocese were delighted to be able to visit our Link Diocese of Møre in Norway, to renew a friendship agreement which was first established back in 2000.
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.
