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Sunday 29 October 2023 marks the beginning of a period of a second collection in parishes for the Clergy Training Fund.

Almost 100 musicians from parishes across the Diocese attended a music workshop on 12 November led by the acclaimed composer, Will Todd. 

Two talented youngsters from the same family of schools are set to light up the big stage after landing roles in a production of Nativity the Musical.

The children at St Robert’s Catholic First School in Morpeth have designed and painted their very own mural, which represents the school’s ethos in the form of original artwork created from an amalgamation of different pupils’ designs.

A Newcastle primary school is ‘ambitious for all pupils’ and has retained its Good grading after a recent Ofsted inspection.

Advent gives us the opportunity to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ among us, which we celebrate at Christmas, and look forward to his second coming.

We have this special time in the Church's year to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas and also for Christ's second coming.

The Trustees of Significance thank everyone who supported the Grand Draw and all those who donated prizes.

St Joseph's Care Home (Little Sisters of the Poor) have exciting opportunities now available for care assistants and nurses.

The vast majority of the items and the financial support that we provide at the Refugee Project are generously donated by parishes, schools and individuals and without the support of donors, the project would simply not be possible.

The Cenotaph came to St John Vianney Catholic Primary, when children held their own Remembrance Day service, complete with hand-made wreaths and their version of the famous London war memorial.

There was excitement all round when pupils at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School saw their new play area. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Year 1 play facilities at the school had received a £26,000 facelift, which saw extensive resurfacing work, along with the introduction of a new water wall and climbing equipment.

Bishop Stephen Wright (Bishop of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle), shares a pastoral letter for the Feast of Christ the King 2023.