Vicar St Helen Auckland

The parish of St Helen Auckland, seeks an enthusiastic, mission-focussed priest in the Catholic tradition to be their next Vicar. This is a church rooted in the Catholic tradition, seeking to develop its mission and grow, and this is an exciting post. St Helen receives alternative Episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Beverley is affiliated to the Society.

For an informal conversation, please contact:

The Archdeacon of Auckland, Ven. Rick Simpson

07384 511671

archdeacon.of.auckland@durham.anglican.org

Closing date: 16 February 2026

Interviews: TBC

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