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Diocesan News
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the first Anglican woman priest
First published on: 30th January 2024The Revd Canon Eileen Harrop attended the Thanksgiving service at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, to acknowledge the 80th anniversary of the first priesting of a woman - the Revd Florence Li Tim-Oi - in the Anglican Communion, by Bishop Ronald Hall.
Farewell Service for Bishop Paul
First published on: 28th January 2024On Saturday 27 January, Bishop Paul bid a farewell as Bishop of Durham during a Service at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 27 January 2024.
Honorary Canons installed at Durham Cathedral
First published on: 18th January 2024Seven new honorary Canons were installed by Bishop Paul during a special evensong service at Durham Cathedral on Sunday 14 January 2024.
Model display will return to Durham Cathedral Museum after rebuild
First published on: 16th January 2024The LEGO® version of Durham Cathedral is being re-built and will go back on display inside the Durham Cathedral Museum.
Community connections help to breathe new life into parish church
First published on: 3rd January 2024A church has become a more visibly “active and happening” place in its community following a series of successful outreach projects.
New Year Honour for the Revd Chris Howson - University of Sunderland Chaplain
First published on: 2nd January 2024University of Sunderland Chaplain, the Revd Chris Howson, has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) for Services to Higher Education in the King's New Year Honours list.
Gainford pupils design Bishop Paul's Christmas card
First published on: 19th December 2023This morning, Bishop Paul was delighted to make a special visit to Gainford CofE Primary School to thank the children for designing his Christmas card this year.
A revitalised church community for East Durham this Christmas
First published on: 19th December 2023This Christmas, one of Durham Diocese’s designated ‘Resourcing Churches’ is set to help revitalise a church community in the heart of East Durham.
Funding helps dedicated rural church to provide a warm welcome for all
First published on: 18th December 2023A church is providing a vital service for people living in poverty and isolation in its rural community.
Generous coats appeal keeps children wrapped up warm
First published on: 11th December 2023Generous children in Durham Diocese are doing their bit to keep other youngsters warm this winter.
