The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham.
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Diocesan News
The Reverend Sue Bell RIP
First published on: 24th June 2022We regret to inform you of the death of the Reverend Sue Bell, former Curate at St Columba’s Darlington.
Durham Cathedral welcomes 2,500 pupils for Y6 leavers services
First published on: 24th June 2022Durham Cathedral was abuzz with excitement last week as Year 6 students across the North East gathered to celebrate the end of their primary school journey
Book tickets for the consecration of Revd Canon Arun Arora
First published on: 24th June 2022On Friday 15 July at York Minster, Revd Canon Arun Arora will be consecrated as the next Bishop of Kirkstall
Petertide Ordinations 2022 - Deacons
First published on: 17th June 2022Congratulations to our 9 ordinands who will become deacons this Petertide.
Petertide Ordinations 2022 - Priests
First published on: 17th June 2022Congratulations to our 15 ordinands who will become priests this Petertide
Platinum Jubilee celebrations across Durham Diocese
First published on: 8th June 2022Parishes and churches across the Diocese celebrated in style this year, as the nation commemorated The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
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Bishop Paul's Platinum Jubilee Sermon
First published on: 6th June 2022Bishop Paul's Platinum Jubilee Sermon given at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 4 June 2022
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Canon Remi Omole receives special award
First published on: 1st June 2022Revd Canon Remi Omole, Durham Diocese Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Enabler, recently received a Community Award from the North East of England African Community Association (NEEACA)
Bishop Paul and Bishop Sarah Prayer Walk
First published on: 1st June 2022A selection of images from this years Bishops' Prayer Walk
Durham vicar to become the next Bishop of Kirkstall
First published on: 27th May 2022Downing Street has today announced that the Reverend Canon Arun Arora, currently Vicar of St Nic’s in the heart of Durham City, is to become the next Bishop of Kirkstall in the Diocese of Leeds
