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.
A concert which enabled young people to express their musical talents has been hailed a resounding success.
The parish church of All Saints Gosforth is dazzling the community with a unique and heartwarming display of recycled art this Advent.
A headteacher has praised the hard work of children, staff and families after his church school was praised by Ofsted inspectors.
On Thursday 12 December, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the debate which looks at the impact of recent government proposals on the future of small farms and family businesses.
On 12 December 2024, +Helen-Ann spoke during the House of Lords debate on domestic abuse.
More than 150 children attended a Whitley Bay church to explore the building, and learn how it is used in baptism and Eucharist services.
Over 700 people flocked into Blanchland Abbey on Sunday 24ᵗʰ November to enjoy the second Abbey Alive!
On Friday 6 December, a wonderful service took place at Newcastle Cathedral as six new Non-Residentiary Canons were installed at Newcastle Cathedral during the Patronal Festival of St. Nicholas.
Bishop Helen-Ann is delighted to launch her Christmas Appeal for 2024 – in aid of Love Grace - Handbag Appeal.
The village of Blanchland is gearing up to celebrate the history of its 12th century abbey at a special event this weekend.
The Bishop of Newcastle, Rt Revd Helen-Ann Hartley, is pleased to announce that she has appointed six new Non-Residentiary (Honorary) Canons of Newcastle Cathedral.
It is right that Archbishop Justin has resigned. This resignation does not solve the Church’s profound failure over safeguarding and the ongoing trauma caused to victims and survivors of church related abuse nor does it excuse others whose neglect of their duties is exposed by the Makin report.
On Monday 11 November, Bishop Helen-Ann responded to the Government's Autumn Budget during a debate in the House of Lords, addressing the impact on child poverty, farming and connectivity. Full speech included.
Please find below a statement from the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Newcastle.
St. James' and St Basil's Church, which is a community hub as well as a place of worship, has undergone its biggest upgrade of facilities since it opened 93 years ago.
After spending several months kneading the purr-fect campaign, the UK’s paw-litical cats, including Bishop Helen-Ann's cat, Ebba, have officially launched their bid to become Britain’s meow-st influential feline in Purr Minister 2024, a competition organised by leading animal welfare charity Battersea.
