News - Diocese of Durham

Children and young people leaders celebrate graduation

First published on: 20th June 2025

A celebration event was held at Cuthbert House on Saturday 14 June, marking the successful completion of the Catalyst training course for ten children and youth leaders from the Diocese of Durham

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.

Durham youth group enjoys a Holy weekend away

First published on: 14th May 2025

St Nics’ thriving youth group, made up of 11–18-year-olds, recently returned from an unforgettable residential weekend in Seahouses, Northumberland. Twenty-one young people took part in the weekend, which focused on the theme of Holiness.

Church sleepover raises awareness of vulnerable children in Africa

First published on: 28th January 2025

Two schoolboys braved the winter chill to sleep over in their local church in support of young people in Africa.

Visit to Holy Island for our young people

First published on: 17th July 2024

On Saturday 13 July, youth groups from across our Diocese joined together to walk the Pilgrim's Way. Children's Council also spent the day exploring Holy Island.