About Us
Durham Diocese reaches ‘from the Tyne to the Tees, from the Dales to the Sea’, serving a population of nearly 1.5 million people…
Durham Diocese reaches ‘from the Tyne to the Tees, from the Dales to the Sea’, serving population of nearly 1.5 million people. Our mission together as the Church of England in the Diocese of Durham is to ‘Bless our communities in Jesus’ name for the transformation of us all’.
Durham Diocese has a vision for Transformation that will enable all our churches, parishes and people to grow in fruitfulness.
We are led by The Bishop of Durham, The Rt Revd Rick Simpson.
Discover more about our Diocese through these links or in the side headings:
Find out more about Transformation Strategy
Durham Diocese has a vision for Transformation that will enable all our churches, parishes and people to grow in fruitfulness.
Find out more about Diocesan Priorities
Our mission together is to ‘Bless our communities in Jesus’ name for the transformation of all’…
Find out more about Leadership
The Diocese is led by the Bishop of Durham and governed by Diocesan Synod. Learn more about the leadership team.
Find out more about Structure of the Diocese
The Diocese of Durham covers a geographical area of 2,530 square kilometres in the North East of England and its…
Find out more about Governance
The Diocese of Durham is lead by the bishops, but run by various synods, boards and committees. Find out a…