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Diocesan News
Priest and Deacon Ordinations Petertide 2023
First published on: 2nd July 2023Today, Saturday 2 July, Bishop Paul ordained ten priests in a service at Durham Cathedral.
Nominations open for National Church Awards
First published on: 30th June 2023Churches across the Diocese are being invited to enter nominations for this year's National Church Awards.
Durham church school is 'good' with outstanding qualities - Ofsted
First published on: 27th June 2023Inspectors concluded that pupils at St Peter’s Elwick Church of England Primary School in Hartlepool benefit from an “exceptional” curriculum that prepares them well for life and they learn to do the right thing, even when it is difficult.
Book recalls history of Bishop’s charity as it celebrates 750 remarkable years
First published on: 26th June 2023The Hospital of God at the village of Greatham, near Hartlepool, has a long and fascinating history. Founded in 1273 to care for the poor and the elderly, it has survived unprecedented changes in society over the centuries.
Philip Plyming appointed as new Dean of Durham
First published on: 16th June 2023His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Dr Philip Plyming as the next Dean of Durham
‘Welcoming Spaces’ open and ready to offer support, advice and free activities
First published on: 12th June 2023Churches have teamed up with South Tyneside Council once again for the ‘Welcoming Spaces’ campaign – a network of more than 60 venues in the borough which will continue to offer companionship, advice and free activities. As well as churches, the programme is also seeing community centres, charities, family hubs and council buildings act as drop-in spaces.
Hope4All one of three charities to receive Mayor’s Charity Appeal
First published on: 9th June 2023Councillor Alison Smith, Mayor of Sunderland, awarded three North-East charities with a lump sum as part of the Mayor’s Charity Appeal – Fund and Good Causes.
Petertide Ordinations 2023
First published on: 7th June 2023Congratulations to our twenty-five ordinands who will become deacons and priests this Petertide. Learn more about their journeys to ordination...
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American youngsters enjoy inspirational mission trip to Sunderland
First published on: 31st May 2023A remarkable group of youngsters swapped their usual surroundings of Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana, for the North East of England during a welcome spell of hot weather.
Venerable Bede pupils lead Diocesan Synod worship
First published on: 30th May 2023Earlier this month, Diocesan Synod returned to Venerable Bede CE Academy. With ‘Engaging with Children and Youth’ a Diocesan priority and significant theme of this Synod, it was a joy to have pupils join the event to lead worship.
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