News - Diocese of Durham

Bede 1350 - Service of Thanksgiving led by Bishop Paul

First published on: 16th November 2023

School children and civic dignitaries gathered at St Paul’s Church in Jarrow for a Service of Thanksgiving led by Bishop Paul, celebrating 1,350 years since the birth of the Venerable Bede.

Daughter succeeds her long-serving father as Durham Cathedral’s Head Verger

First published on: 15th November 2023

The new Head Verger at Durham Cathedral has spoken of her pride after following in her father’s footsteps.

King’s honour for church project which supports people in need

First published on: 14th November 2023

A church project which supports people struggling to make ends meet has received an award from His Majesty the King.

National Living Wage Week 2023: Bishop Paul speaks out

First published on: 6th November 2023

“The Real Living Wage changes people’s lives, not simply the person earning but their whole family as well and that’s why I continue to be a strong advocate of it.” This Living Wage Week, Bishop Paul speaks out about why it is so important for employers to commit to paying their staff a real Living Wage.

Community project provides food and vital support for people in need

First published on: 31st October 2023

Mickey’s Project, based at St Michael & All Angels Church in Sulgrave, was set up to help people in need during the coronavirus pandemic but is continuing to provide an essential service.

Prayer Walk was “full of delights” for Archbishop of York and Bishop of Durham

First published on: 30th October 2023

The Archbishop of York and the Bishop of Durham have expressed their joy following a two-day Prayer Walk.