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The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham. 

Contact the Communications Team regarding a news story or press release.  


LIFE Exhibition is an interactive way to learn about Jesus

First published on: 14th March 2024

Over 200 children attended a County Durham church to take part in an interactive exhibition about the life of Jesus.

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Eco award winning Diocese makes key environmental appointment

First published on: 13th March 2024

The Diocese of Durham has underlined its commitment to environmental priorities with the appointment of a Creation Care Officer (CCO).

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A statement in response to today's Home Affairs Select Committee

First published on: 12th March 2024

A statement in response to today's Home Affairs Select Committee on the subject 'Asylum decision-making and conversion to Christianity'. 

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£8million funding award for further church growth

First published on: 11th March 2024

The Diocese of Durham has been successful in an application to the Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England to enable transformation and church growth, particularly in some of our most deprived communities.

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Revd Dr Richard Briggs appointed as Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology

First published on: 8th March 2024

We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Richard Briggs as Principal of the Lindisfarne College of Theology.

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A weekend of special events to celebrate St Cuthbert on March 15 and 16

First published on: 8th March 2024

Durham Cathedral is gearing up for a special weekend to celebrate one of the great Northern Saints, St Cuthbert.

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School, church and local community find new way to worship together

First published on: 7th March 2024

Staindrop CE Primary School and St. Mary’s Church joined together to take part in iSingPop – an opportunity for schools, churches and local communities to explore worship together.

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Bishop Sarah becomes Acting Bishop of Durham

First published on: 5th March 2024

The Bishop of Jarrow, the Right Reverend Sarah Clark has become Acting Bishop of Durham following last week’s retirement of the Right Reverend Paul Butler.

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Archbishop of York gives farewell speech to Bishop of Durham at General Synod

First published on: 28th February 2024

The Archbishop of York delivered a speech in the final session of General Synod on 27 February 2024, to say farewell and thank you to Bishop Paul, who is retiring from his role as Bishop of Durham at the end of the month.

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Early years provision ‘sets our children up for life’ at education conference

First published on: 20th February 2024

The education of our youngest children took centre stage at a key meeting of church and school leaders in Durham and Newcastle dioceses.

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