Welcome to the website of Hexham and Newcastle Diocese in North East England.
Comprising the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and that part of Cleveland North of the River Tees.
Bishop
Sede vacante
Patrons of the Diocese
St Cuthbert, Bishop and Confessor, and Our Blessed Lady Immaculate
News and Events
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
18-25 January
This year's theme for the week of prayer for Christian Unity is "Reconcile Your People"
"New man for the new year" - article in TABLET
In the TABLET Robert Mickens explains the processes underway at the Vatican to choose a new Archbishop of Westminster.
2009 Peace Message
Read Pope Benedict's message for the celebration of the XLII World Day of Peace (1 January 2009) on the theme 'Fighting Poverty to Build Peace'.
Greetings from Peru
Fr Joe Plumb from the H and N Peru Mission sends special Christmas greetings from Peru.
Becoming a Catholic
Darlington Cluster
Importance of Family
On the Feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth Pope Benedict spoke about the importance of the Family.
2009 Dates for your Diary
Diocesan Theme Day: Sharing the priesthood of Christ - 31st January
Lenten Retreat Day - 28th February
These events are organised by the Diocesan Education Service and will take place at Ushaw.
St Cuthberts Care Catholic Charity Ball
The 58th Catholic Charity Ball is being held in the Lancastrian Suite at The Federation Brewery, Dunston, on Friday 30th January 2009 and the funds raised at the event are donated to St Cuthberts Care. Tickets from St Cuthberts Care.
Faith in the Nation
Thinking Faith looks at the vital challenges that will greet the new Archbishop of Westminster in 2009 in the light of the major new report Faith in the Nation.
Jan 4th: Solemnity of Epiphany of the Lord