Installation Service at Durham Cathedral for the new Bishop of Durham
First published on: 7th June 2026A packed Durham Cathedral watched earlier today (Sunday) as the Right Reverend Rick Simpson was installed as the new Bishop of Durham.
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Prayer days for the next Bishop of Durham
First published on: 27th November 2025Interviews for the next Bishop of Durham will be taking place on 9 and 10 December. Durham Cathedral will be hosting a special time of 24/7 prayer to coincide with these, from Morning Prayer (8.30am) on 9th December to Morning Prayer (8.30am) on 10th December. Please do join us in prayer during these days, whether in person at the Cathedral, at your own church or from home.
Seven new Honorary Canons of Durham Cathedral announced
First published on: 13th October 2025The Acting Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Sarah Clark, is pleased to announce that the following people have been appointed as Honorary Canons of Durham Cathedral.
New deacons and priests ordained
First published on: 30th June 2025Over the weekend of Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June 2025, eleven new deacons and eight new priests were ordained by Bishop Sarah during services at Durham Cathedral.
Durham Cathedral welcomes school leavers
First published on: 12th June 2025This week, more than 1700 year six pupils from sixty different schools were welcomed to Durham Cathedral for leavers’ services as they prepare to transition to secondary school.
Magna Carta to go on display at Durham Cathedral in 2025 for 800th anniversary
First published on: 18th November 2024Three rare Magna Cartas will go on display next summer at Durham Cathedral to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the 1225 issue in the cathedral's collection.
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.
Journey of faith and reflection along the Northern Saints trail
First published on: 16th October 2024This past week, a diverse group of pilgrims set out on a four-day pilgrimage along The Way of Life, one of the Northern Saints Trails crossing County Durham. The event, named The Pilgrimage of Hope, was organised in collaboration with The Auckland Project, GATHER Church Teesdale, the Camino Ingles, and local artists.
Lay Ministry Celebration Service
First published on: 14th September 2024On Saturday 14 September, people from across the Diocese gathered together at Durham Cathedral to celebrate those called to exercise lay ministry within our Diocese with Bishop Sarah licensing or authorising 23 new lay ministers.
Peace Doves artwork arrives in Durham Cathedral
First published on: 30th July 2024Visitors to Durham Cathedral this summer can experience a brand new immersive artwork as a canopy of paper doves is suspended in the cathedral's Nave.
