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Diocesan News
‘It has been a privilege’ - A message of thanks from outgoing DDE Gill Booth
First published on: 19th December 2024Gill Booth, the outgoing leader of the diocesan education team has thanked pupils and staff for their hard work and dedication.
Church school is named among country’s top primaries
First published on: 16th December 2024A rural church school which overcome an unexpected challenge this year has been named among the top ranking primary schools in the UK.
A million dreams for St Mark’s in Darlington
First published on: 10th December 2024St Mark's Church in Darlington welcomed more than 200 people as it hosted an art competition and exhibition for local schools.
Even more Hope4All thanks to generous Christmas donations
First published on: 9th December 2024A church and community project which supports people in need has received a welcome festive boost.
Hospital chaplain is awarded national accreditation & postgraduate success
First published on: 29th November 2024A hospital chaplain has been awarded accreditation to the UK Board for Healthcare Chaplains (UKBHC). It comes after the Revd Jane Easterby, Anglican Hospital Chaplain at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, achieved her Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy from Durham University.
Magna Carta to go on display at Durham Cathedral in 2025 for 800th anniversary
First published on: 18th November 2024Three rare Magna Cartas will go on display next summer at Durham Cathedral to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the 1225 issue in the cathedral's collection.
Bishop Sarah's Presidential Address
First published on: 16th November 2024Watch Bishop Sarah's final Presidential Address as Acting Bishop of Durham as the search for our next Diocesan Bishop enters its closing stages.
24 hours of prayer for the appointment of a new Bishop of Durham
First published on: 14th November 2024Durham Cathedral is going to be hosting a special time of 24/7 prayer to coincide with the final interviews for the next Bishop of Durham.
A statement following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
First published on: 12th November 2024A statement from the Right Reverend Sarah Clark, Bishop of Jarrow and Acting Bishop of Durham, and the Very Reverend Dr Philip Plyming, Dean of Durham following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
St Mary's church unveils ‘Windows for the King’ to mark Richard III’s legacy
First published on: 8th November 2024In a significant milestone for the local community, Dr. Fiona Hill, Chancellor of Durham University, unveiled a set of specially commissioned etched-glass windows at St Mary’s Church in Barnard Castle on Wednesday, 6 November. These “Windows for the King” were created to honour the 550th anniversary of Richard III’s lordship over Barnard Castle.
