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Diocesan News
Bishop Sarah's Christmas Message 2024
First published on: 23rd December 2024With her Christmas message this year, +Sarah encourages us to accept the angel’s invitation to trust Jesus this Christmas; to exchange fear for joy and troubled hearts for peace. Happy Christmas!
Church school honoured for role in growing faith
First published on: 23rd December 2024A special relationship between a South Tyneside church and its local school has been recognised with a prestigious award.
Love Norton Advent Trail and Christmas Tree Festival bring festive joy
First published on: 20th December 2024Norton’s festive season began with the launch of this year’s Love Norton Advent Trail on 29 November, with a live switch-on at St Mary’s Church. The event, led by Stockton Council Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture and local Councillor Steve Nelson, was accompanied by a performance from a 40-strong choir of pupils from Crooksbarn Primary School.
‘It has been a privilege’ - A message of thanks from outgoing DDE Gill Booth
First published on: 19th December 2024Gill Booth, the outgoing leader of the diocesan education team has thanked pupils and staff for their hard work and dedication.
Church school is named among country’s top primaries
First published on: 16th December 2024A rural church school which overcome an unexpected challenge this year has been named among the top ranking primary schools in the UK.
A million dreams for St Mark’s in Darlington
First published on: 10th December 2024St Mark's Church in Darlington welcomed more than 200 people as it hosted an art competition and exhibition for local schools.
Even more Hope4All thanks to generous Christmas donations
First published on: 9th December 2024A church and community project which supports people in need has received a welcome festive boost.
Hospital chaplain is awarded national accreditation & postgraduate success
First published on: 29th November 2024A hospital chaplain has been awarded accreditation to the UK Board for Healthcare Chaplains (UKBHC). It comes after the Revd Jane Easterby, Anglican Hospital Chaplain at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, achieved her Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy from Durham University.
Magna Carta to go on display at Durham Cathedral in 2025 for 800th anniversary
First published on: 18th November 2024Three rare Magna Cartas will go on display next summer at Durham Cathedral to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the 1225 issue in the cathedral's collection.
Bishop Sarah's Presidential Address
First published on: 16th November 2024Watch Bishop Sarah's final Presidential Address as Acting Bishop of Durham as the search for our next Diocesan Bishop enters its closing stages.
