Children play their part in Christmas story with new face for Mary
First published on: 22nd December 2022Children raise money to repair a stained glass window in Throckley.
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Wylam community builds model village
First published on: 20th December 2022Based 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.
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Appointment of Interim Dean of Newcastle
First published on: 19th December 2022Following 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 2022There 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 2022The 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.
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Bishop Mark launches Christmas Appeal
First published on: 25th November 2022Bishop 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.
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Service of Farewell for the Very Revd Geoff Miller
First published on: 22nd November 2022The 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.
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Farewell to the Dean of Newcastle
First published on: 18th November 2022As 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 2022Earlier this month, 11 members of the Parish of Morpeth embarked on a long-awaited visit to our Link Diocese in Botswana.
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Conference Brings Message of Hope for Rural Churches as Project Draws to a Close
First published on: 16th November 2022We 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 2022Services and events marking Remembrance Sunday will take place across the diocese this weekend.
Bishop Helen-Ann Tours Newcastle Diocese
First published on: 25th October 2022On 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.
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Tree planting at Duke’s Secondary School
First published on: 19th October 2022Students from Duke’s Secondary School in Ashington planted a tree last month, gifted to them at STEM Fest Net Zero
Bishop Helen-Ann to be the thirteenth Bishop of Newcastle
First published on: 19th October 2022Downing 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.
New Phase of Chaplaincy at Northumbria University
First published on: 14th October 2022As the new academic year began, so did a new phase of chaplaincy at Northumbria University. It is a quiet, new start taken in stages as the space in the university used by chaplains, faith groups, meditators and seekers moved from a rather out-of-the way location to a much more central space
A Visit from Møre
First published on: 4th October 2022On Thursday 14th July, four vicars from our link diocese, Møre in Norway, came to visit.
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The 6As of Blanchland
First published on: 29th September 2022Blanchland Community Development Organisation is thrilled to acknowledge a National Hewritage Fund Grant grant of £98,900 towards the second stage of The Blanchland Abbey Project, the ‘6 As of Blanchland’
Celebrating Generosity across our Diocese
First published on: 28th September 2022Following the success of last year's first event, Newcastle Diocese Generosity Week returned on Sunday 25 September 2022. This time, it has a distinctly local flavour.
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Pilgrims successfully complete Lindisfarne Gospels Pilgrimage
First published on: 28th September 2022The iconic Lindisfarne Gospels underwent a 130-mile journey this September, travelling from Gainford in County Durham to Lindisfarne, Holy Island
'The Art of Words' Festival
First published on: 22nd September 2022A season of celebrations is taking place to mark the creation of the Lindisfarne Gospels on Holy Island around 1300 years ago.
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The Dean of Newcastle announces his retirement
First published on: 13th September 2022The Very Revd Geoff Miller, Dean of Newcastle, has today announced that he will retire in November.
Bishop Mark Leads Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen at Great North Run
First published on: 11th September 2022Bishop Mark joined with other faith leaders to pay tribute to The Late Queen Elizabeth II before the start of the Great North Run
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Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
First published on: 8th September 2022We join with the whole nation, and friends across the world, in expressing our sorrow at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Rob Saner-Haigh Consecrated as New Bishop of Penrith
First published on: 18th July 2022On Friday 15 July, Revd Canon Rob Saner-Haigh was consecrated as the new Bishop of Penrith at York Minster.
New Priests and Deacons Ordained
First published on: 7th July 2022On Saturday 2 July and Sunday 3 July, eight new Deacons and five new Priests were ordained to serve in the Diocese of Newcastle.
Book tickets for the consecration of Revd Rob Saner-Haigh
First published on: 24th June 2022On Friday 15 July at York Minster, Revd Rob Saner-Haigh will be consecrated as the next Bishop of Penrith
Archbishops speak the words of survivors of church-based abuse
First published on: 23rd June 2022A new initiative focused on survivors of faith-based abuse and those who support them is being launched by the Diocese of Newcastle.
Benwell church hosts art exhibition for Refugee Week
First published on: 22nd June 2022Exhibition in Exile is an exhibition of cartoons by renowned cartoonists on immigration, refugees and asylum seekers accompanied by a panel discussion, music performance by migrant community groups and art workshops.
Archbishop of York's pilgrimage to Holy Island
First published on: 20th June 2022The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell arrived at Holy Island on Saturday after completing a 60-mile pilgrimage along St Cuthbert’s Way.
Conference explores unique challenges and opportunities of rural churches
First published on: 15th June 2022A group of around 100 people, passionate about the rural church, gathered at the Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre on Hadrian’s Wall for a conference on all things rural church.
