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Diocesan News
Medomsley school celebrates ‘good' with two outstanding areas rating from Ofsted
First published on: 25th April 2024Bishop Ian Ramsey Church of England Primary School has received a ‘good’ Ofsted rating with ‘outstanding’ areas following a recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
The Revd Canon Clare MacLaren – new Provost of Sunderland Minster
First published on: 24th April 2024The Revd Canon Clare MacLaren has spoken of her “feeling of hope and joy for the future” after becoming the new Canon Provost of Sunderland Minster.
Big turnout as church project presented with King's Award for Voluntary Service
First published on: 18th April 2024This afternoon, members of the local community in Shildon gathered together to celebrate as Shildon Alive was presented with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Young Leaders celebrate the successful completion of their course
First published on: 18th April 2024Congratulations to all our young leaders from across the diocese who have completed the Growing Young Leaders course. Bishop Sarah presented certificates to all participants at a special event on Saturday 13 April.
Bishop Sarah's Easter Sunday Sermon
First published on: 31st March 2024Read Bishop Sarah's sermon given on Easter Sunday 2024 below:
Bishop Sarah's Chrism Eucharist Sermon
First published on: 28th March 2024Read Bishop Sarah's Chrism Eucharist Sermon
Intercultural church where all are disciples and all are welcome
First published on: 4th April 2024Durham Diocese was represented at key meeting to promote intercultural worshipping communities.
Maundy Money – recipients in Durham Diocese
First published on: 4th April 2024There were two recipients from Durham Diocese as Queen Camilla handed out Maundy Money at Worcester Cathedral.
Lent & Easter Services 2024
First published on: 22nd March 2024There are a number of services and events happening across the Diocese of Durham during Lent and Easter. Find your nearest...
LIFE Exhibition is an interactive way to learn about Jesus
First published on: 14th March 2024Over 200 children attended a County Durham church to take part in an interactive exhibition about the life of Jesus.
