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The latest news from across the Diocese of Durham. 

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Farewell Service for Bishop Paul

First published on: 28th January 2024

On Saturday 27 January, Bishop Paul bid a farewell as Bishop of Durham during a Service at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 27 January 2024.

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Honorary Canons installed at Durham Cathedral

First published on: 18th January 2024

Seven new honorary Canons were installed by Bishop Paul during a special evensong service at Durham Cathedral on Sunday 14 January 2024.

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Model display will return to Durham Cathedral Museum after rebuild

First published on: 16th January 2024

The LEGO® version of Durham Cathedral is being re-built and will go back on display inside the Durham Cathedral Museum.

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Community connections help to breathe new life into parish church

First published on: 3rd January 2024

A church has become a more visibly “active and happening” place in its community following a series of successful outreach projects.

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New Year Honour for the Revd Chris Howson - University of Sunderland Chaplain

First published on: 2nd January 2024

University 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.

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Gainford pupils design Bishop Paul's Christmas card

First published on: 19th December 2023

This 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.

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A revitalised church community for East Durham this Christmas

First published on: 19th December 2023

This Christmas, one of Durham Diocese’s designated ‘Resourcing Churches’ is set to help revitalise a church community in the heart of East Durham.

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Funding helps dedicated rural church to provide a warm welcome for all

First published on: 18th December 2023

A church is providing a vital service for people living in poverty and isolation in its rural community.

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Generous coats appeal keeps children wrapped up warm

First published on: 11th December 2023

Generous children in Durham Diocese are doing their bit to keep other youngsters warm this winter.

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Christmas tree festival brings hundreds to Consett church

First published on: 8th December 2023

The Bishop of Durham is among almost 1,000 people who have visited this year’s Consett Christmas Tree Festival so far.

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