The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham.
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Diocesan News
Durham Cathedral launch search for Platinum Jubilee choir
First published on: 27th April 2022To mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Durham Cathedral is looking for young singers from across County Durham to join a 70 strong choir and sing at the Cathedral’s Service of Thanksgiving on Saturday 4 June 2022.
Royal Maundy money honour
First published on: 25th April 2022Two people from our Diocese have been presented with Maundy money in recognition of the significant contribution they have made to their communities
Bishop Paul's Easter Sunday Sermon
First published on: 17th April 2022Bishop Paul delivered his Easter Sunday Sermon at Durham Cathedral this morning.
Chrism Eucharist: Bishop Paul's sermon at Durham Cathedral, Maundy Thursday
First published on: 14th April 2022‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me’
Resources for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
First published on: 13th April 2022Is your church preparing for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations over the extended bank holiday weekend of 2-5 June 2022?
Bishop Paul's Easter Message
First published on: 13th April 2022Bishop Paul encourages us to be peacemakers this Easter.
Jill Halfpenny visits North East for BBC Easter show
First published on: 12th April 2022Durham Cathedral, the Angel of the North and Jarrow Hall all feature in an Easter-themed BBC programme starring Jill Halfpenny.
Pulse event a huge success
First published on: 8th April 2022We had a great night at the Cathedral on Sunday 3 April for the Pulse
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Andrew Tremlett to be the next Dean of St Paul’s
First published on: 30th March 2022Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of The Very Reverend Andrew Tremlett, currently Dean of Durham, as the new Dean of St Paul’s.
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Durham Diocese marks National Day of Reflection
First published on: 29th March 2022Messages and photos were placed at ‘walls of reflections’ across the nation last week as the Church of England acknowledged the second anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown
