The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham.
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Diocesan News
Petertide Ordinations 2022 - Priests
First published on: 17th June 2022Congratulations to our 15 ordinands who will become priests this Petertide
Platinum Jubilee celebrations across Durham Diocese
First published on: 8th June 2022Parishes and churches across the Diocese celebrated in style this year, as the nation commemorated The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
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Bishop Paul's Platinum Jubilee Sermon
First published on: 6th June 2022Bishop Paul's Platinum Jubilee Sermon given at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 4 June 2022
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Canon Remi Omole receives special award
First published on: 1st June 2022Revd Canon Remi Omole, Durham Diocese Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Enabler, recently received a Community Award from the North East of England African Community Association (NEEACA)
Bishop Paul and Bishop Sarah Prayer Walk
First published on: 1st June 2022A selection of images from this years Bishops' Prayer Walk
Durham vicar to become the next Bishop of Kirkstall
First published on: 27th May 2022Downing Street has today announced that the Reverend Canon Arun Arora, currently Vicar of St Nic’s in the heart of Durham City, is to become the next Bishop of Kirkstall in the Diocese of Leeds
Jarrow schools come together to celebrate pilgrimage!
First published on: 19th May 2022Children from schools across Jarrow came together to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the ‘Way of Learning’, one of the Northern Saints Trails
Diocese of Durham makes promise to support Gypsy Roma and Traveller Communities
First published on: 18th May 2022Durham’s Diocesan Synod – the governing body of the Diocese of Durham – has unanimously voted to work against prejudice and discrimination towards our Gypsy Roma and Traveller Communities
Bishop Paul gives Presidential Address at Durham Synod
First published on: 15th May 2022Bishop Paul gives Presidential Address at Durham Synod 14/5/22
Bishop of Durham calls for end of the Two Child Limit
First published on: 12th May 2022Bishop of Durham calls for the end of the Two Child Limit with Private Members Bill
