The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham.
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Diocesan News
Maundy Money – recipients in Durham Diocese
First published on: 4th April 2024There were two recipients from Durham Diocese as Queen Camilla handed out Maundy Money at Worcester Cathedral.
Lent & Easter Services 2024
First published on: 22nd March 2024There are a number of services and events happening across the Diocese of Durham during Lent and Easter. Find your nearest...
LIFE Exhibition is an interactive way to learn about Jesus
First published on: 14th March 2024Over 200 children attended a County Durham church to take part in an interactive exhibition about the life of Jesus.
A statement in response to today's Home Affairs Select Committee
First published on: 12th March 2024A statement in response to today's Home Affairs Select Committee on the subject 'Asylum decision-making and conversion to Christianity'.
Eco award winning Diocese makes key environmental appointment
First published on: 13th March 2024The Diocese of Durham has underlined its commitment to environmental priorities with the appointment of a Creation Care Officer (CCO).
£8million funding award for further church growth
First published on: 11th March 2024The Diocese of Durham has been successful in an application to the Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England to enable transformation and church growth, particularly in some of our most deprived communities.
Revd Dr Richard Briggs appointed as Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology
First published on: 8th March 2024We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Richard Briggs as Principal of the Lindisfarne College of Theology.
Revd Dr Nick Moore appointed as new Warden of Cranmer Hall
First published on: 14th September 2023We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Nick Moore as the new Warden of Cranmer Hall.
A weekend of special events to celebrate St Cuthbert on March 15 and 16
First published on: 8th March 2024Durham Cathedral is gearing up for a special weekend to celebrate one of the great Northern Saints, St Cuthbert.
School, church and local community find new way to worship together
First published on: 7th March 2024Staindrop CE Primary School and St. Mary’s Church joined together to take part in iSingPop – an opportunity for schools, churches and local communities to explore worship together.
