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Durham Cathedral welcomes school leavers

First published on: 12th June 2025

This week, more than 1700 year six pupils from sixty different schools were welcomed to Durham Cathedral for leavers’ services as they prepare to transition to secondary school.

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Magna Carta to go on display at Durham Cathedral in 2025 for 800th anniversary

First published on: 18th November 2024

Three 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.

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24 hours of prayer for the appointment of a new Bishop of Durham

First published on: 14th November 2024

Durham Cathedral is going to be hosting a special time of 24/7 prayer to coincide with the final interviews for the next Bishop of Durham.

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Journey of faith and reflection along the Northern Saints trail

First published on: 16th October 2024

This past week, a diverse group of pilgrims set out on a four-day pilgrimage along The Way of Life, one of the Northern Saints Trails crossing County Durham. The event, named The Pilgrimage of Hope, was organised in collaboration with The Auckland Project, GATHER Church Teesdale, the Camino Ingles, and local artists.

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Lay Ministry Celebration Service

First published on: 14th September 2024

On Saturday 14 September, people from across the Diocese gathered together at Durham Cathedral to celebrate those called to exercise lay ministry within our Diocese with Bishop Sarah licensing or authorising 23 new lay ministers.

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Peace Doves artwork arrives in Durham Cathedral

First published on: 30th July 2024

Visitors to Durham Cathedral this summer can experience a brand new immersive artwork as a canopy of paper doves is suspended in the cathedral's Nave.

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Daughter succeeds her long-serving father as Durham Cathedral’s Head Verger

First published on: 15th November 2023

The new Head Verger at Durham Cathedral has spoken of her pride after following in her father’s footsteps.

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Museum of the Moon a record-breaking hit at Durham Cathedral

First published on: 10th November 2021

Visitor figures at Durham Cathedral soar past pre-Covid levels with the success of ‘Museum of the Moon’


White Ribbon Sunday services to honour victims of domestic abuse

First published on: 5th November 2021

In support of White Ribbon UK, a charity which aims to end male violence against women, a number of locations in the North East will be hosting ‘White Ribbon Sunday’ services this November honouring and remembering all victims of domestic abuse

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