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.
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Children and young people leaders celebrate graduation
First published on: 20th June 2025A celebration event was held at Cuthbert House on Saturday 14 June, marking the successful completion of the Catalyst training course for ten children and youth leaders from the Diocese of Durham
Meet our Ordinands 2025
First published on: 20th May 2025Ordinations will take place on Saturday 28 June and Sunday 29 June at Durham Cathedral with eleven people being ordained as deacons and eight as priests.
Durham Ministry Experience Volunteers join national conference on leadership
First published on: 24th January 2025Last week, six Durham Ministry Experience Volunteers (MEVs) attended the Ministry Experience Scheme National Conference at St Mary’s Church, Marylebone. The event brought together MEVs from dioceses across the UK and the Diocese of Europe to connect, worship, and explore the theme of leadership through inspiring keynote talks and discussions.
Hospital chaplain is awarded national accreditation & postgraduate success
First published on: 29th November 2024A hospital chaplain has been awarded accreditation to the UK Board for Healthcare Chaplains (UKBHC). It comes after the Revd Jane Easterby, Anglican Hospital Chaplain at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, achieved her Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy from Durham University.
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.
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.
New Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology licensed
First published on: 11th September 2024The Revd Dr Richard Briggs has been licensed as the new Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology.
