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Diocesan News
Bishop Paul's final Presidential Address
First published on: 18th November 2023Bishop Paul gave his final Presidential Address to the Diocesan Synod as they gathered today at Newton Aycliffe.
Bede 1350 - Service of Thanksgiving led by Bishop Paul
First published on: 16th November 2023School children and civic dignitaries gathered at St Paul’s Church in Jarrow for a Service of Thanksgiving led by Bishop Paul, celebrating 1,350 years since the birth of the Venerable Bede.
Daughter succeeds her long-serving father as Durham Cathedral’s Head Verger
First published on: 15th November 2023The new Head Verger at Durham Cathedral has spoken of her pride after following in her father’s footsteps.
King’s honour for church project which supports people in need
First published on: 14th November 2023A church project which supports people struggling to make ends meet has received an award from His Majesty the King.
Remembrance Sunday Services 2023
First published on: 7th November 2023Services and events will take place across the Diocese this weekend to mark Remembrance Sunday.
National Living Wage Week 2023: Bishop Paul speaks out
First published on: 6th November 2023“The Real Living Wage changes people’s lives, not simply the person earning but their whole family as well and that’s why I continue to be a strong advocate of it.” This Living Wage Week, Bishop Paul speaks out about why it is so important for employers to commit to paying their staff a real Living Wage.
Community project provides food and vital support for people in need
First published on: 31st October 2023Mickey’s Project, based at St Michael & All Angels Church in Sulgrave, was set up to help people in need during the coronavirus pandemic but is continuing to provide an essential service.
Prayer Walk was “full of delights” for Archbishop of York and Bishop of Durham
First published on: 30th October 2023The Archbishop of York and the Bishop of Durham have expressed their joy following a two-day Prayer Walk.
Durham Cathedral hosts largest escape room for The Pulse youth event
First published on: 27th October 2023For one night only, Durham Cathedral became the world’s largest escape room! Over 100 young people from 20 different churches across the Diocese came together on Sunday 22 October for the termly youth event.
BBC Radio 4's Sunday Worship with Bishop Paul from Auckland Castle Faith Museum
First published on: 27th October 2023On Sunday 24 October, BBC Radio 4's Sunday Worship programme came from the Faith Museum at Auckland Castle with Bishop Paul leading and preaching.
