Diocesan Councils and Groups

Council of Laity

The Council of Laity is an advisory Body to the Bishop

President: Rt. Rev. Robert Byrne CO

Chairman: Mr. Nigel Lightfoot

Chaplain: Fr. Jeffrey Dodds

Secretary to the Council: Paula Henley tel: 0191 228 0003 or by email.

It represents Laity from all areas of the Diocese.

Representatives are drawn from the Chairs / other representatives of the Partnership Development Groups, Religious and young people.

It usually meets twice a year.

Council of Priests

President: Rt. Rev. Robert Byrne CO
Chairman: Fr. Mark Milward, tel: 0191 416 3583 Email: penshaw.ourladypeace@rcdhn.org.uk
Secretary: Fr. Shaun O'Neill, tel: 0191 273 3903 Email: admin@strobertsfenham.org.uk

Council of Deacons

President: Rt. Rev. Robert Byrne CO
Chairman: Deacon David Collins tel: 01661 843654
Vice–Chair: Deacon Martin Bell tel: 01207 503115
Secretary: Deacon Shaun McGee tel: 01207 501026 or by email

Council of Youth

President: Rt. Rev. Robert Byrne CO
Contact Youth Village tel: 01207 592244