Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle

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

JourneyingBecoming a Catholic

See new online diocesan Seeker Centre section with information about becoming a Catholic and links to courses in local diocesan Catholic Churches.

Local walkBlessed John Ingram Walk

An ecumenical service and walk commemorating Blessed John Ingram will take place in Newcastle- Gateshead on Sunday July 27th.

 

ordinationOrdination of David Smith

Ordination of Deacon David Smith - see photo gallery, report and homily from the ordination mass

 

YMT DVD of Sr Helen's visit

The YMT have produced a 3-Disc DVD set featuring talks delivered by Sr. Helen Prejean and other speakers.

Ordination 2Ordination of Lee Barrett

Ordination of Deacon Lee Barrett at Pallazola, Rome- see photo gallery

Blessing the PortSea Sunday Service

On Sunday July 13th, the annual AOS service and blessing of the port took place in Hartlepool.

Risen 08 - flying a cross over Sunderland

A United Churches project at Sunderland International Airshow will take place on Sat 26 and Sun 27th July

Blessing of cryptBlessing of the Riddell Vault

The Riddell Vault, where Fr William Fletcher, Bishop William Riddell and Bishop Kevin Dunn are buried was blessed and rededicated at a special Requiem Mass in St Mary's Cathedral.See photos and listen to homily.