Volunteers get ready to serve the next generation by completing Catalyst course
A celebration was held at Ridley Hall in May to present over 100 participants from around the UK with their…
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Growing deanery networks for children and youth ministries across the Diocese
There has been lots of encouraging progress as our Children and Youth Ministry deanery networks continue to grow, creating opportunities…
Young people come together for Secondary Schools Pilgrimage to Holy Island
More than 60 young people from Church and community schools across the Diocese gathered for this year’s Secondary Schools Pilgrimage…
Reflecting on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month across our Diocese
As July begins, there is much to give thanks for while reflecting on a full and meaningful Gypsy, Roma and…
New deacons and priests ordained
Over the weekend of Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June 2026, seven new deacons and nine new priests were ordained…
World’s top 10 honour for Hartlepool church school
A church school in Hartlepool has been named among the world’s top 10 for helping children to overcome significant challenges…
Next Archdeacon of Auckland announced
The Bishop of Durham is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Stephen Edmonds, currently Acting Archdeacon of Doncaster…
Lanchester EP School reach finals for two national awards for excellence
Lanchester EP school has recently reached the finals for two national awards for excellence. In the first, run by the…
Church of England apologises for role in post-war historical adoption practices
The Church of England has published its research report and issued an accompanying apology for the pain and trauma experienced…
Durham Cathedral welcomes school leavers for 2026
This week, more than 1800 year six pupils from 52 different schools have been welcomed to Durham Cathedral for leavers’…