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Diocesan News
Cathedral celebrates completion of Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage & Prayer
First published on: 7th September 2026Durham Cathedral has celebrated the completion of the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer, marking a significant milestone in the Cathedral's Vision 2033 and its long-term commitment to pilgrimage, prayer and Christian faith exploration.
A Launchpad for successful youth ministry
First published on: 27th August 2026The Launchpad programme is helping churches in Durham Diocese to develop their youth ministry. Here's the first in a series of case studies, focusing on St Chad's in Sunderland.
Stranton Church celebrates 900th anniversary with tower abseil
First published on: 25th August 2026All Saints Stranton, Hartlepool, continued its 900th anniversary celebrations on Saturday 11 July with a sponsored abseil from the church tower. Twenty-three brave members of the church and local community, aged from six to over 70, took up the challenge and abseiled down the historic tower.
New IME2 and First Incumbent Enabler announced
First published on: 18th August 2026The Bishop of Durham is delighted to announce that the Revd Canon Danie Lindley has been appointed as the new IME2 and First Incumbent Enabler within the Diocese.
Spennymoor churches unite to host popular holiday club
First published on: 7th August 2026Two Spennymoor churches have teamed up to welcome more than 100 local children for a three-day summer holiday club.
Join GATHER Church Teesdale on the Camino de Santiago in 2026
First published on: 31st July 2026GATHER Church Teesdale is inviting people to experience pilgrimage in a unique way by joining its Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in September 2026.
Nominees recognised during national celebration of children and youth ministry
First published on: 22nd July 2026Three people from the Diocese of Durham have been honoured during RECOGNISE Week (6–12 July), a national celebration of those who serve children, young people and families in churches across the country.
Growing deanery networks for children and youth ministries across the Diocese
First published on: 16th July 2026There has been lots of encouraging progress as our Children and Youth Ministry deanery networks continue to grow, creating opportunities for collaboration, encouragement, and shared learning.
Volunteers get ready to serve the next generation by completing Catalyst course
First published on: 16th July 2026A celebration was held at Ridley Hall in May to present over 100 participants from around the UK with their certificates in recognition of their involvement with the Catalyst course, which aims to equip and connect those who work with children and young people in the local church.
Young people come together for Secondary Schools Pilgrimage to Holy Island
First published on: 9th July 2026More than 60 young people from Church and community schools across the Diocese gathered for this year’s Secondary Schools Pilgrimage to Holy Island, walking across the causeway together on Tuesday, 7 July.
