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The Diocese of Durham is the Church of England from the River Tyne in the North; to the River Tees in the South; the Durham Dales in the West; and to the Sea in the East.  Read More
 

Latest News

Called to Fruitfulness Roadshows

15th January 2026

The Diocese of Durham is continuing its work on Called to Fruitfulness, a 10-year programme of transformation and renewal for churches across the region, supported by national church funding.

Durham Diocese priest to chair £20m neighbourhood fund

6th January 2026

A priest in Durham Diocese has been appointed to chair a neighbourhood board that will decide how £20 million of vital funding will be spent to help regenerate one of Gateshead’s most disadvantaged communities.

CEO of Diocesan Learning Trust awarded OBE in Honours List

2nd January 2026

Paul Rickeard, CEO at the Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust, has been recognised in the 2026 New Years Honours list with an OBE.

 

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