November 2008: Recently archived news items see also oct
Special diocesan service this month:
Wednesday 19 Nov: Love as strong as Death, a Mass for those who have lost a partner.
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
See Parish Leaflet and letter from Archbishop Peter Smith.
Jubilarians' Celebration
On Friday 7th November our diocesan jubilarians celebrated silver, golden and diamond jubilees.See photos and listen to homily.
Vincent Bartley RIP
The Requiem Mass for Vincent Bartley will be celebrated in St Mary's Cathedral by Bishop Hugh Lindsay at 12.05pm on Monday 17th November.
Come Home For Christmas Campaign
Sunday 16 Nov: A Light in the Darkness, a service for those who mourn the loss of a child.
Youth Conference in November
The annual Diocesan Youth Conference will take place on Saturday 15th November at Cardinal Hume Catholic High School, Gateshead
November Northern Cross
The November edition of the Northern Cross is out NOW and available in your local church. Read Page 1 or take out a subscription
World Peace Service
See photos and report of the Diocesan Inter-religious Commission annual World Peace Service which took place recently at St. Cuthbert's Church, Durham City
Two Minute Silence
On Armistice Day, Tuesday 11th November, at 11am we remember in silence those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.
See www.britishlegion.org.uk
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 9th November is Remembrance Sunday when we remember those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.
See www.britishlegion.org.uk
Pope congratulates Obama
Pope Benedict XVI has sent a telegram of congratulations to Barack Obama, to hail the "historic occasion" of his election as US president.
Evangelisation in South Tyneside
Parishioners from South Tyneside took part in an exciting day with Clare Ward from CASE, and the Diocesan Evangelisation Team exploring Evangelisation last Saturday
CANCELLED: Nov 6th, Education Evening at Ushaw
"Episcopal Ministry Beginnings" on Thursday November 6th organised by the Diocesan Education Service at Ushaw has been cancelled
Obama
As the world's attention is focused on the American presidential election, 
Austen Ivereigh looks at the Democratic candidate's campaign and his approach to politics
See also (BBC) Obama wins
Nov 6th: Education Evening at Ushaw- cancelled
Cancelled: Thursday November 6th the Diocesan Education Service evening at Ushaw looking at Episcopal Ministry Beginnings
Economy in crisis - Towards an ethical future
Article by Mark Speeks (The TABLET)
Today, November 2nd, the Church celebrates the Feast of All Saints
Ecumenism
Major new volume in ecumenical theology with connections to Hexham and Newcastle diocese launched during Synod of Bishops in Rome
Diocesan Vacancies
For details of diocesan vacancies see Vacancies page