The Bishop of Durham is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Stephen Edmonds, currently Acting Archdeacon of Doncaster in the Diocese of Sheffield, as our next Archdeacon of Auckland.
Bishop of Durham, Rick Simpson's response following the Church of England's apology for its role in post-war historical adoption practices and support for those affected.
This week, more than 1800 year six pupils from 52 different schools have been welcomed to Durham Cathedral for leavers’ services as they prepare to transition to secondary school.
New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year – and you are invited to stand as a candidate.
A packed Durham Cathedral watched earlier today (Sunday) as the Right Reverend Rick Simpson was installed as the new Bishop of Durham.
Earlier today, Friday 5 June, a special ceremony took place on the banks of the River Tees. The Rt Revd Rick Simpson was greeted by civic dignitaries and members of the public as he takes up the role of Bishop of Durham.
A statement from the Diocese of Durham – Sunderland Minster
At 8am on Wednesday 13 May, St Mary and St Cuthbert’s in Chester-le-Street hosted a Community Networking Breakfast, bringing together 32 representatives from across the local area alongside a team of 15 church volunteers.
Special services took place at St John's Church in Burnhope to commemorate 100 years since the village hosted the Durham Miners' Gala in 1926
Petertide ordinations will take place on Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June at Durham Cathedral with nine people being ordained as priests and seven as deacons.
