The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham.
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The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham.
Contact the Communications Team regarding a news story or press release.
As part of the Flourish Partnership between St John’s Church and St John’s CE Primary School in Shildon, a joyful baptism recently took place within the school—an inspiring moment that reflects the strength of the growing relationship between church, school, and families.
Last week, a group of clergy gathered at the Ravensworth Arms in Lamesley for a celebration event, to mark their completion of the Launchpad programme, designed by national Christian youth work charity, Youthscape.
Over the weekend of Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June 2025, eleven new deacons and eight new priests were ordained by Bishop Sarah during services at Durham Cathedral.
School children have led an impressive pilgrimage from Finchale Priory to Durham Cathedral.
Five churches in Durham Diocese have joined forces with a running group to celebrate a joint anniversary.
Young people from America have been making the journey across the Atlantic to share their faith with children in Durham Diocese.
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
The Acting Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Sarah Clark is pleased to announce that the Reverend Canon Katherine Bagnall has been nominated as the next Archdeacon of Sunderland succeeding the Venerable Bob Cooper, now Dean of Guildford.
Last week, Bishop Sarah was delighted to join Christian community workers from across our Diocese at an event organised by Communities Together Durham.
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.
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