The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham.
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Diocesan News
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
People of Ryhope Raise over £1000 for children in Ukraine
First published on: 25th March 2022On Saturday 19 March 2022, over 60 people gathered at St Paul’s Church, Ryhope, to raise money for children in Ukraine
United in Prayer for Ukraine
First published on: 25th March 2022On 3rd April 2022, Christian Aid is inviting churches across Britain and Ireland to join together in an act of witness to pray and light candles for Ukraine, for an end to the conflict and for all those affected by the terrible impact of war.
Durham Growing Young Leaders course draws to a close
First published on: 15th March 2022The 2022 Growing Young Leaders cohort celebrated one of their final events last weekend, with a short residential at Cuthbert House
Durham Cathedral has historic monument extended
First published on: 8th March 2022Durham Cathedral has extended an important stone monument which lists all Bishops of Durham, Priors of the Durham Monastery and Deans of the Cathedral since 995
Sunderland church stars in BBC One programme
First published on: 3rd March 2022Sunderland Minster is to feature in a special episode of Songs of Praise this weekend, titled ‘Sunderland’s Sacred Glass
Durham Diocese responds to Ukraine
First published on: 3rd March 2022Churches across the diocese have been praying and raising funds in aid of the people of Ukraine
#LiveLent resources
First published on: 1st March 2022The national Church has released a wealth of resources for this year’s Live Lent theme ‘Embracing Justice’
Ukraine - A Call to Prayer
First published on: 24th February 2022In response to the Russian attack on Ukraine, Bishop Paul and Bishop Sarah have released the following statement.
