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The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham. 

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Baptism at St John’s School: A Celebration of Faith and Community

First published on: 10th July 2025

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.

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Parishes prioritise youth ministry thanks to new programme

First published on: 7th July 2025

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.

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New deacons and priests ordained

First published on: 30th June 2025

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.

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A day of prayer and reflection on fulfilling pilgrimage

First published on: 26th June 2025

School children have led an impressive pilgrimage from Finchale Priory to Durham Cathedral.

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Community joins together for special anniversary

First published on: 25th June 2025

Five churches in Durham Diocese have joined forces with a running group to celebrate a joint anniversary.

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Sharing stories of Jesus from America to Sunderland

First published on: 25th June 2025

Young people from America have been making the journey across the Atlantic to share their faith with children in Durham Diocese.

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Children and young people leaders celebrate graduation

First published on: 20th June 2025

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

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Next Archdeacon of Sunderland nominated

First published on: 22nd June 2025

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.

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CEO of Church Urban Fund speaks with community workers

First published on: 16th June 2025

Last week, Bishop Sarah was delighted to join Christian community workers from across our Diocese at an event organised by Communities Together Durham.

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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.

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