Newcastle Diocese

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We are the Diocese of Newcastle, proud to be the Church of England's northernmost diocese and framed between the rivers Tyne and Tweed. We have 237 churches serving 169 parishes in 12 deaneries.

From our Street Pastors to our support of Foodbanks, we are at the heart of many projects helping to transform and enhance people's lives in all our urban and rural communities.

We are proud to be one of the largest providers of schools in our region, ensuring our children have the best possible education to give them the brightest start in life.

Bishop Helen-Ann's cat, Ebba, launches campaign to become Purr Minister

4th November 2024

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....

Youth ministry is flourishing at Holy Cross Fenham

1st November 2024

Children and teenagers are playing an active role in the life of a Newcastle church – from reading the liturgy and leading prayers, to conducting Bible-themed puppet shows....

Bishop Helen-Ann praises the community and voluntary sector in House of Lords

1st November 2024

On 31 October 2024, Bishop Helen-Ann took part in the debate on 'The contribution of the community and voluntary sector to society across the United Kingdom'. You can read her full speech below. ...

Bishop Helen-Ann's cat, Ebba, launches campaign to become Purr Minister

Youth ministry is flourishing at Holy Cross Fenham

Bishop Helen-Ann praises the community and voluntary sector in House of Lords

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