The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham.
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Diocesan News
Generosity Week 2022
First published on: 23rd September 2022Generosity Week is back from 25 September to 2 October 2022.
Jarrow knitting group donates 100 hats to Palestine
First published on: 20th September 2022The charity helps support children through funding towards their schooling, prayer support and practical help, such as donating clothing
CODEX: Durham University shines a light on local history
First published on: 20th September 2022Durham University will be bringing history to life and lighting up churches in our diocese with a new exhibition
Bishop Paul's Royal Reflection at Durham Cathedral
First published on: 18th September 2022Bishop Paul paid tribute to Her Majesty at a Service of Reflection at Durham Cathedral.
Bishop Paul's Tribute to The Queen at Darlington Commemoration Service
First published on: 16th September 2022Bishop Paul led a tribute to The Queen at St. Cuthbert's Commemoration Service in Darlington on 15 September 2022. You can read it below.
Bishop Paul Pledges Allegiance to King Charles III
First published on: 12th September 2022This afternoon in the House of Lords, Bishop Paul, alongside other bishops and peers, pledged his allegiance to King Charles III. Watch here.
Bishop Paul Pays Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen at Kynren
First published on: 12th September 2022After careful consideration, following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, it was decided that the final 2022 show of Kynren would go ahead on Saturday 10 September. Bishop Paul led a tribute and prayers before the show commenced.
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
First published on: 8th September 2022We join with the whole nation, and friends across the world, in expressing our sorrow at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Opening the Doors and Ringing the Bells
First published on: 7th September 2022On Saturday 10 September St Nicholas Church in West Boldon is one of thousands of sites across England taking part in the Heritage Open Day Weekend, a festival of history and culture.
Teesdale Riverside Pilgrimage Launches
First published on: 5th September 2022As part of the Pilgrimage programme, this year, St Mary’s, as part of Barnard Castle Deanery, are running a two day walking pilgrimage
