News - 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.

Church strikes eco gold after building links with schools and wider community

First published on: 20th January 2025

A semi-rural church in Durham Diocese is celebrating after receiving a top eco award.

Church school honoured for role in growing faith

First published on: 23rd December 2024

A special relationship between a South Tyneside church and its local school has been recognised with a prestigious award.

Church school is named among country’s top primaries

First published on: 16th December 2024

A 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 2024

St Mark's Church in Darlington welcomed more than 200 people as it hosted an art competition and exhibition for local schools.

Award shows school is a good Global Neighbour

First published on: 17th October 2024

An award-winning school is working towards the next stage of an initiative about global issues and the Christian responsibility to tackle them.

New Diocesan Director of Education for church schools in Durham and Newcastle

First published on: 4th October 2024

A new Diocesan Director of Education (DDE) to serve Church of England schools across both Durham and Newcastle dioceses has been appointed.

School pupils’ doves are a symbol of peace at village church

First published on: 23rd July 2024

A church and school in the village of Cleadon have joined forces to create their own version of this summer’s Peace Doves art installation at Durham Cathedral.