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Diocesan News
Bishop Sarah's Presidential Address
First published on: 16th November 2024Watch Bishop Sarah's final Presidential Address as Acting Bishop of Durham as the search for our next Diocesan Bishop enters its closing stages.
24 hours of prayer for the appointment of a new Bishop of Durham
First published on: 14th November 2024Durham Cathedral is going to be hosting a special time of 24/7 prayer to coincide with the final interviews for the next Bishop of Durham.
A statement following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
First published on: 12th November 2024A statement from the Right Reverend Sarah Clark, Bishop of Jarrow and Acting Bishop of Durham, and the Very Reverend Dr Philip Plyming, Dean of Durham following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
St Mary's church unveils ‘Windows for the King’ to mark Richard III’s legacy
First published on: 8th November 2024In a significant milestone for the local community, Dr. Fiona Hill, Chancellor of Durham University, unveiled a set of specially commissioned etched-glass windows at St Mary’s Church in Barnard Castle on Wednesday, 6 November. These “Windows for the King” were created to honour the 550th anniversary of Richard III’s lordship over Barnard Castle.
Hilary is proud to answer God’s call in her local community
First published on: 31st October 2024A long-serving member of a local parish church has been licensed as Associate Priest – almost 60 years after she first stepped foot inside.
Sunderland celebrates 'Unity in the Community' festival
First published on: 22nd October 2024On Saturday, 19 October, Sunderland came together at the Minster for a "Unity in the Community" festival, organised by a range of community and faith groups, from across the city, and supported by the Community Foundation and local businesses.
Diocese Launches National Safeguarding Standards
First published on: 18th October 2024Register for one of our information sessions on the National Safeguarding Standards.
Gainford makes Camino history
First published on: 17th October 2024Gainford in the Durham Dales, the starting point of the Way of Life on the Northern Saints Trail, has also become part of the Camino Inglés. As of 10 October, it is officially recognised as an accredited section of the Camino Inglés, allowing pilgrims to follow this route all the way to the Cathedral of Santiago on the Camino de Compostela.
Award shows school is a good Global Neighbour
First published on: 17th October 2024An award-winning school is working towards the next stage of an initiative about global issues and the Christian responsibility to tackle them.
German visitors receive a warm welcome in Durham parishes
First published on: 16th October 2024Neighbouring parishes in Durham Diocese have enjoyed welcoming a visiting party from Germany.
