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Bishop of Durham welcomes asylum call for children at risk

The Rt Rev Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham, said: “I welcome the Daily Mail’s call today for unaccompanied child refugees to be offered asylum. Unless they are offered help and hope, children at risk...

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Bishop to embark second wave of Prayer Walks

The Right Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham is to about to embark on the second set of prayer walks round his Diocese, aimed at allowing him to meet people, get to know the area and to pray for it and...

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Bishop embarks on second wave of Prayer Walks

The Right Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham has embarked on his second set of prayer walks round his Diocese. The 2016 Prayer Walks started in Darlington on ascension day Thursday 5th May 2016. The...

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Bishop of Durham blesses new Stockton centre

The Right Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham, took time out from his Prayer Walk through Stockton Deanery on Friday 13th May to bless the new Love Stockton Centre. Picture By: Keith Blundy Bishop Paul...

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Transformed lives – Church Schools celebrated in Pupil Premium Awards

Published By: The Church of England  Church of England Schools were winners in two out of four categories in the Pupil Premium Awards last night (May 12). The Rt Revd Stephen Conway, Bishop of Ely and...

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Bishop Completes 2016 Prayer Walks

The Right Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham has completed two 4 day prayer walks in the Darlington and Stockton Deanery Areas of his diocese. Picture By: Keith Blundy Bishop Paul – Darlington Fire...

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Bishop of Durham visits Autism Charity Daisy Chain

The Right Reverend Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham, visited the autism charity Daisy Chain on Teesside, during his recent prayer walks in the Stockton area. Picture By: Keith Blundy Judith Haysmore with...

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Bishop Paul speaks on the Queen’s speech

The Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham spoke today (Thursday 19th May at 11.53) in response to the Queen’s speech.  A full draft of his speech can be found below and the official transcript of the...

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Bishop of Durham becomes patron of marriage charity

The Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham has become a Patron of charity ‘EXPLORE’ (The Students Exploring Marriage Trust). Picture By: Keith Blundy Bishop Paul talks and shares a coffee with young...

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Sixth form centre opening sees dream turn into reality

The sixth form centre at Whitburn Church of England Academy is to be officially opened on Wednesday May 25 in an event that will stand testament to the vision of a former headteacher whose dream it was...

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Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod

The Rt Revd Mark Bryant, Bishop of Jarrow, gave the presidential address to the Synod of the Diocese of Durham on Saturday 21st May. In his address he talked of putting ourselves in other shoes – to...

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Diocesan Stalwart Honoured

The Rt Revd Mark Bryant, Bishop of Jarrow has honoured Paul Stringer for his 25 years of dedicated service to the Diocese of Durham. Picture: Keith Blundy Bishop Mark presents a small gift of a...

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Bishop Paul Backs Britain Staying In The EU

[Updated 10/6/16: 12 noon] Following Bishop Paul’s announcement of his decision to declare his support for the PRO-EU earlier this week, he held a press conference at Auckland Castle today (Friday...

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Church to be rededicated by Bishop of Durham

The Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham will rededicate Holy Trinity Church in Darlington on Sunday (11th June) following extensive refurbishment work. Picture By: Keith Blundy The Ven Nick Barker at...

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Bishop Paul Celebrates Queen’s Birthday

The Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham, praised the Queen’s dedication to duty and service to our Country at a special service in Durham Cathedral to mark the Queens’s 90th Birthday. Picture By:...

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Bishop Paul Speaks in HoL on Children and Social Work Bill

The Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham spoke yesterday (14th June) to speak in the Children and Social Work Bill in the House of Lords. Parliament TV - Screen Shot Bishop Paul speak to HoL in the...

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Leavers prepare for the big move

Nearly three thousand students from schools throughout the Diocese of Durham have this week been attending school leavers services at Durham Cathedral ahead of making the move from primary to secondary...

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Inspiring Stories Of Ministry Lie Behind Ordination Ceremonies in 2016

Twenty Two (22) People from diverse walks of life and all ages from twenty eight to seventy will be ordained as Priests and Deacons in the Diocese of Durham at ceremonies to be staged at Durham...

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Ordination for theatre worker

A woman who worked at The Globe Theatre in London is to be ordained a priest in the Diocese of Durham. Picture By: Keith Blundy The Revd Kate Jamie – brushes up on her Shakespeare Kate Jamie, 34, who...

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Testing times strengthen Ruth’s faith

Ruth Dawson is ordained a priest at the age of 71 after having her faith tested by a series of difficult family experiences. Picture By: Keith Blundy Ruth Dawson – Strengthened by faith. (Picture taken...

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