Bishop Helen-Ann responds to the 'Better Community Sentencing' report
First published on: 26th July 2024Bishop Helen-Ann responds to the 'Cutting crime: better community sentencing' report during a debate in the House of Lords this afternoon.
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Sea Sunday tradition continues to evolve at St John's
First published on: 23rd July 2024Sea Sunday is a day for us all to focus on the people who work at sea – remembering those no longer with us and praying for the seafarers and fishermen of today.
Bishop Helen-Ann addresses UK's geographic economic inequality
First published on: 22nd July 2024Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the Economic growth, infrastructure and employment debate in the House of Lords this evening.
Clergy Retreat 2024:Encouraging a subversive imagination
First published on: 19th July 2024This week, Hexham Abbey welcomed licensed clergy from the diocese for a two-day retreat, led by Canon Dr Paula Gooder, Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral.
Bishop Helen-Ann addresses Diocesan Synod
First published on: 15th July 2024Read Bishop Helen-Ann's Presidential Address from Diocesan Synod, held at Newcastle Cathedral on Saturday 13 July.
Illuminated Sheep at Newcastle Cathedral: An Invitation to Participate
First published on: 11th July 2024In October, Newcastle Cathedral will host the Illuminated Sheep artwork by artist Deepa Mann-Kler, The Cathedral would like to use the period before the installation goes live to showcase the work the Church is doing, particularly in our more rural communities. One way you can do this is by ‘decorating’ the sheep for a one-week period and having a display about your ministry alongside it.
Vacancy goes live as part of new LGBTQI+ chaplaincy service in Newcastle Diocese
First published on: 9th July 2024A new chaplaincy service to support the LGBTQI+ community is being established within Newcastle Diocese.
Holy Trinity Jesmond links with local schools through Lifepath
First published on: 8th July 2024160 Year 4 children, five primary schools, two days of drama, craft and prayer workshops and an insight into the life of St Aidan can only mean one thing: Lifepath returns to Holy Trinity Jesmond.
Bishop Helen-Ann supports safeguarding motion at General Synod
First published on: 8th July 2024“I am grateful to have had further to engage with victims and survivors and +Joanne and all who are working to make us a safer Church and exemplar of best practice.” Bishop Helen-Ann spoke at Synod this morning, supporting item number 22 on safeguarding.
Ordinations 2024 - Welcoming five of our new deacons
First published on: 30th June 2024Five of our new deacons were ordained at Newcastle Cathedral this afternoon by Bishop Helen-Ann.
Ordinations 2024 - Joy as new priests ordained
First published on: 29th June 2024There was great joy at Newcastle Cathedral earlier today as three new priests were ordained by Bishop Mark.
A Service Celebrating Women's Ministry in our Diocese
First published on: 24th June 2024On Sunday 23 June, a wonderful service took place at Newcastle Cathedral celebrating women’s ministry in our Diocese, both past and present.
Bishop Helen-Ann reflects on the parallels between ultra-running and religion
First published on: 24th June 2024Territorio Trail Media, a Spanish media company which specialises in trail running, recently interviewed Bishop Helen-Ann after recognising her passion for running and avid following of both the Spine Race and Barkley Marathons.
Cathedral Celebration this Sunday to mark 30 Years of Women as Priests
First published on: 21st June 2024This Sunday, 23 June, four women will be installed as Canons at Newcastle Cathedral in a service celebrating 30 years of the ordination of female priests in the Church of England.
‘It’s been an absolute privilege’ – Karenza to move on after three decades
First published on: 21st June 2024A key figure who has led the North East Religious Learning Resources Centre (NERLRC) for more than 30 years has announced that she will retire later this year.
Newcastle Cathedral welcomes school leavers
First published on: 21st June 2024This week, we have had the privilege of welcoming Y4 and Y6 pupils to Newcastle Cathedral as they prepare to transition to their next school.
Bishop of Newcastle welcomes Cathedral’s first Anglican Communion Canon
First published on: 20th June 2024The Bishop of Newcastle is pleased to announce that the Reverend Dr Kelly Brown Douglas, currently Interim President of Episcopal Divinity School in New York, has agreed to become Newcastle Cathedral’s first Anglican Communion Canon.
‘Good’ news for NCEA Thomas Bewick School
First published on: 19th June 2024Thomas Bewick School, part of the Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust, is celebrating the outcome of their recent OFSTED inspection, which judged the school to be ‘Good’ in all aspects.
Delegates gather on Hadrian’s Wall for festival of faith and hope
First published on: 18th June 2024Delegates from five northern Church of England dioceses gathered near Hadrian’s Wall at the weekend, near to the space once occupied by the famous Sycamore tree, in a celebration of our rural communities.
Delegates gather for festival of faith and hope in our rural communities
First published on: 14th June 2024Delegates from five northern Church of England dioceses are gathering near Hadrian’s Wall this weekend in a celebration of our rural communities.
Celebrating ‘Something Wonderful’ at the Mothers’ Union Diocesan Festival
First published on: 13th June 2024There was an excellent turnout for the annual Newcastle Mothers’ Union Diocesan Festival, which took place on Saturday 8 June.
Meet the Ordinands 2024
First published on: 12th June 2024Congratulations to our ordinands who will become deacons and priests this Petertide. Find out more about each of them here.
Electric vehicles - taking a spin into the future of sustainable transport
First published on: 11th June 2024An award-winning eco church has given its congregation an opportunity to experience electric car travel.
Longhorsley CofE First School celebrates opening of wellbeing room
First published on: 10th June 2024Longhorsley Church of England First School promotes children's mental health and wellbeing as they celebrate the Grand Opening of their long-awaited Wellbeing Room this week.
The 2024 General Election – Pray Your Part
First published on: 6th June 2024As Christians, it is an important time to reflect on how we might create a society that better reflects the character and values of Jesus. How can we best use our vote and our voices to engage and participate in this General Election to better love our neighbours and create a more just and loving society? Read on to find ways to engage...
'Love our Community' with a difference is a big hit in 2024
First published on: 6th June 2024A church community project which began during Covid has evolved into a wider-ranging initiative which was a key part of the Jesmond Festival this year.
Walk and service to celebrate God in creation
First published on: 4th June 2024The Alnwick Deanery hosted a service ‘Celebrating God in Creation’ at St Bartholomew’s Church in Whittingham on Sunday 2 June.
Pupil places Sycamore Gap seedling at Chelsea Flower Show with Dame Judi Dench
First published on: 21st May 2024A pupil from a church school in Newcastle Diocese has taken a seedling from Sycamore Gap to the Chelsea Flower Show, where she placed it on public display with Dame Judi Dench.
'Regions like the North East have lots to offer,' says Bishop Helen-Ann
First published on: 20th May 2024On Monday 20 May, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the House of Lords to support an amendment to the Media Bill.
Church marks centenary with tree planting project in Malawi
First published on: 9th May 2024When Holy Trinity Church in Jesmond celebrated their centenary in 2022, a plan to mark it by planting 100 trees in the UK was hampered by bureaucracy. They took the project to Africa where a reforestation initiative is supporting communities.
